May 9, 2024

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"Learn how to give feedback and help people improve things without ruining their ideas or making them feel ridiculous."

Designers have the power to shape businesses and our lives. In this talk, Philipp Refior highlights the evolution of design from an elitist, aesthetic pursuit to a democratic, empowering force.

As his career grew across industries and countries, Philipp’s perspective on his role as a designer shifted – from making products better to changing people’s behaviors to addressing the causes of climate change. Watch his talk for our Munich chapter and you’ll find inspiration to make the world better too.

Suggested by Tatjana Krajsic and Paolat De la Cruz.

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How to Keep Your Projects on Track

Even the smallest setback can have a ripple effect on your entire project. But fear not! Harvest has listed the most common project management mistakes – and suggested helpful tips on how to avoid them.

Brought to you by our partner Harvest.

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FEATURED FIELDTRIP: Discover how to use Adobe Express to easily create effective designs on May 20th.

We need a better model for our careers.**

The history of art recreated with emojis.

Some pretty sweet advice.

How to tell better stories.

A rapper on the power of using your creative work to cultivate community.

How what we wear makes us feel.

Take the long way.

Songs and meditations by Asian American women and non-binary artists.

Instead of hustling, find a more sustainable way to work.**

You will agree that these plastic flowers are actually cool.

Know anyone in Belo Horizonte? Tell them we’re looking for a new chapter host!

Our theme for June will be PATTERN. Submit your creative work inspired by it for a chance to be featured on our blog.

*This content is curated by CM HQ and brought to you by our partners.

**Thanks to Jen Dyck-Sprout and Caru Jones for suggesting these links.

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Why are CreativeMornings Events Always Free?

Because we believe in the power of bringing people together. When you connect with each other, empathy and friendships bloom. Our events are free because CreativeMornings is supported by values-aligned companies that believe in you too.

We partner with companies that champion creativity. Companies with heart. Companies like yours. So, if your brand wants to connect with this open-hearted community, email our team at partnerships@creativemornings.com.

Photo from our Düsseldorf chapter.

CreativeGuild Spotlights
Our global directory of creative companies & jobs.

Mark McGuinness in Bristol is a poet and coach who helps inspiring and ambitious creatives become the very best they can be—personally and professionally.

Postane in Istanbul is an urban center for impact-driven work that conducts programs on cultural heritage, natural conservation, and urban challenges.

Skillshare in Canada is seeking a Director of Brand & Social with experience in building brands, launching campaigns, and creating thumb-stopping content.

Clarins in New York is hiring an Associate Project Manager, Store Design to design and execute store installations, retailer trade shows, and pop ups.

Wistia in Cambridge, Massachusetts is on the hunt for a Website Marketing Manager to help deliver the best in-class experience on wistia.com.

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An open heart is even more effective than an open mind.

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