Summary of Reshape What’s Possible: Design & Creativity: How to stay inspired from afar

00:00:00 - 00:50:00

Martin Lovey talks about how to stay inspired, emphasizing the importance of using digital tools to access inspiration. He also discusses how to attend design conferences and museum visits.

• 00:00:00 Eva Lotta Lotter, a designer, author, and visual thinker, will be discussing how creativity has helped her during the pandemic. She will also talk about her passion for teaching others how to draw.
• 00:05:00 Nick and Emma asked participants to share what inspired them during lockdown. Nick shared that time and the perception of time were inspiring to him, and that it was a great moment to say yes to his own projects and take them more seriously. Emma shared that she got more time because all of her clients' conferences and workshops were cancelled, and she enjoyed teaching workshops and experimenting with different formats. Other participants shared that they were inspired by shifting online interactions, education, and collaboration.
• 00:10:00 The author shares three reasons why he is inspired, each of which helped inspire him to create. First, he enjoyed a non-pressure environment where he was able to experiment and learn from others. Second, he was inspired by the community of visual thinkers, which allowed him to connect with others around the world. Third, he was inspired to learn something new that was unrelated to work.
• 00:15:00 The speaker talks about spending time skating and learning new tricks and dance moves, and how it has inspired him to revisit some of his teaching methods. He talks about how during lockdown, it was a time to plant some seeds and prepare for the future. Now that the lockdown is over, he feels more prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that are opening up.
• 00:20:00 In this talk, Martin discusses how to stay inspired, focusing on the ways in which you can get inspired by looking yourself for inspiration. He goes on to say that this is the focus of his talk, as he wants to show how to get inspired by looking at your work in a more conscious way.
• 00:25:00 Design and creativity can be Inspirational from afar, as artist Stephen Stockmaster found when he was unable to visit museums due to the pandemic. Online resources like conferences, courses, and exhibitions continue to be available, albeit with some restrictions.
• 00:30:00 The presenter discusses some of the ways to stay inspired, including watching live shows, attending conferences, and listening to podcasts. They also share a collection of books that they have collected over the years. Finally, they recommend using social media to share one's designs and get feedback.
• 00:35:00 The speaker discusses how to stay inspired from afar, emphasizing the importance of using digital tools to access inspiration. He also discusses how to attend design conferences and museum visits.
• 00:40:00 Both speakers discussed how online communities can remain strong, and how new ways of accessing information have led to more learning. One speaker suggested that more offline events may be necessary in order to keep the online community alive, while the other said that more people are learning from online resources than ever before.
• 00:45:00 In this talk, Martin talks about how giving grace to oneself and others can help during a time of crisis. He also talks about how giving grace to one's clients can help maintain a healthy relationship between the client and the designer.
• 00:50:00 In this video, Martin Lovey discusses how to stay inspired, sharing examples of how he does it himself. He also discusses the upcoming deadline for submitting entries to the Lovey Awards.