InGenius: A Crash Course On Creativity (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
A condensed text on how to enhance creativity in ones life. Great examples provided to back up author's claims and creative models. I am trying to integrate a few ideas mentioned in the book, into my life. One such example is the "thinking box". Basically, a thinking box entails writing the name of your project on a box (shoe box etcetera) and adding any material related into it for later inspiration. Also, the book reiterated what I have observed around me, such as, a dire need to enhance knowledge rather than promote education. I feel like I'm being a little stingy with the stars, because this is a good, well researched book about creativity. Here's my issue: this could be called the extroverts guide to creativity. If I was not creative and I read this I would feel like there was even less hope for me because many of the scenarios the author describes would reduce me to a sweaty ball of stress. Open offices with no solid walls. Lots and lots of group discussion. Even one office where coworkers could expect to find their entire space rearranged when they got back from vacation. I think there is something to be said for all of those activities, but there also needs to be an acknowledgment that all creativity doesn't have to, and I think for most people doesn't, come from a loud, busy, spontaneous, collaborative frame of mind.
What do You think about InGenius: A Crash Course On Creativity (2012)?
Found this to be a very good book on creativity as a process. Several good ideas in it.
—Terez
A quick read for anyone who needs a refresher on creative thinking.
—krozzlewit
There are a lot of tips about creativity and innovation process!
—berendsen
Enjoyable read and I picked up some new ideas and mindsets.
—Meg
