Where Do the Most Designers Live? Not New York

Every year, newly-minted designers -- whether they're architects, graphic designers, or those who work in industrial design -- emerge from beacons of higher education with their eyes set on the…

3 Ways Color is Secretly Shaping Your Life

Ever wonder why you're drawn to a particular color? Maybe you feel totally at ease in a sea of pink, and turn into a ball of anxiety around orange overload?…

Meet CreativeLive’s Artist-in-Residence, Madeline Trait

Did you know that CreativeLive has a residency program? We do! For two months, our Artist-in-Residence, a working artist with a specific project in mind, receives creative support, as well…

Joy Is the Engine of Growth: 43 Rules for Creatives

In 1998, designer Bruce Mau wrote a manifesto that changed design and storytelling as we know it. "The Incomplete Manifesto for Growth" is a list of 43 rules that apply to…

When Should You Work for Free?

No, seriously. Should you work for free? When you're a creative person, clients, employers, and friends or family members will doubtlessly, at some point, come out of the woodwork to…

10 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Designing Their Home

Everyone has different tastes when it comes to interior design, but at the end of the day, most people want to live in a home that's comfortable, stylish, and a…

What’s Your Idea of the Perfect Website?

The debate over the “perfect website” has been raging for years. Some people are passionate about basic, streamlined pages, while others opt for cutting-edge, image-filled pages loaded with eye-catching items.…