🐢 We are all looking for the same thing

February 9, 2022

We are devastated by the unfolding news from the earthquake that struck much of southern Turkey and northern Syria and has claimed the lives of more than 13,000 people. We have reached out to our chapter hosts in the region to see how we can help, and will compile a list of organizations you can contribute to in the coming week. In the meantime, our volunteer chapter hosts Ilgın of Antalya and Emre of Istanbul have asked that you share these posts from Fayn Studio and Wiser Media to help spread reputable information about donating to relief efforts.

“If we’re able to let our guards down and just to listen to each other, we’ll find that we’re all looking for the same thing.”

Spoken word poet and copywriter Ndukwe Onuaha is an enchanting storyteller. In his talk for CreativeMornings/Derby, Onuaha tells Nigerian folk stories, like the one that explains why the clever tortoise has a cracked shell, or the thunder god that’s the Igbo parallel to Thor. The prevalence of folktales, no matter where you come from, speak to the fact that we all are searching for answers to shared mysteries and attempting to pass along moral guidance. Listen to Onuaha’s beautifully told stories and imagine what new stories we might tell together.

(Photo by Daniel Dietrich)

Productivity prime time: how to help your team find theirs

Find Your Team’s Productivity Prime Time

There’s no “one size fits all” secret to productivity. Some of your team members do their best work in the morning, while others thrive later in the day. Harvest lays out how to calculate biological prime times so you and your team can make the most of each workday.

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🕯 FEATURED FIELDTRIP: Try Qigong, a moving meditation for those who can’t sit still.

This cat rescue will write your ex’s name in their litterbox for Valentine’s Day.

Zoos are doing the same with cockroaches.

You have one week left to fill out Mailchimp & Co’s Benchmarking Survey.*

A new podcast pairs reflections on nature by Indigenous poet CMarie Fuhrman with gorgeous soundscapes captured in wild places, all in 5-10 minute episodes.**

Coca Cola patented a bottle design so distinct that you would recognize it by feel in the dark or lying broken on the ground.

How a National Geographic photographer captured the essence of touch at a distance.

Tips for decorating your space, with a heavy emphasis on using your five senses.

Cal Newport on why the digital workplace is designed to bring you down.

The difference between boredom and burnout.**

What Frank Lloyd Wright’s unbuilt designs would look like today.

Lessons from a two year-long clothing purchase ban.

The Pub Choir is a concert where you sing together.

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**Thanks to Jodi Gersh and Mairi Boyle for the link inspiration.

The word CORRUPTION on a background of digital glitch

Our theme for March is "Corruption," chosen by our Monterrey chapter! In what arenas do you feel the effects of corruption? Whether it’s political (people in power trading influence for favors), digital (your old files are losing their fidelity), or ecological (the bacteria and fungi that break down decay), how do you make sense of all that corrupts around us? Whether it’s a story, image, observation, song, poem, or other artifact, you can share your submissions in this form. We’ll feature a round-up in our Corruption issue at the end of the month!

CreativeGuild Spotlights
A global directory of creative companies and individuals.

A flat pattern design made of colorful pipes

Tinybop in Brooklyn designs playful experiences that inspire creativity, curiosity and a love of learning. They make toys for tomorrow. Explore their Robot Factory where you can make any robot you can imagine! Robot cats! Robot samurais! Robot spies!

A hand holding open a booklet that says ON THE HEAD with a diagram of a football pitch as the the preceding page

John & Jane in Cardiff is a small independent agency born out of frustration, as most of the best things are. Check out their work for On The Head, a brand to help change the way mental health is approached in the world of professional football.

Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? Check out the CreativeGuild.

Artemis Ward in Washington, D.C. is seeking an Interactive Designer who loves nothing more than bringing ideas to life digitally.

Art Processors is on the hunt for a Business Development Manager, Experience Design in Melbourne to help drive their continued growth (remote-friendly).

Mailchimp is hiring a Lead Generation Marketing Manager in Atlanta to designing tailored strategies and tactics to help convert prospective audiences into Mailchimp customers.

Understood in New York is hiring a Group Product Manager to help transform U.org from a content hub to the primary acquisition engine for Understood’s products and ecosystem.

Bagby in Raleigh is looking for an Ecommerce Operations Specialist to manage and execute key branded assets and build processes that help their business grow (remote-friendly).

Who Gives A Crap in Los Angeles is hiring a Performance Marketing Coordinator to play a key role in their continued focus on growth and retention.

I made this newsletter while easing back into my painting practice. If you’re having trouble picking up a daily habit, start by touching your tools every day — it helps, I promise.

🎨 Waving,
Annie Yi, CreativeMornings HQ

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