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Jann Alexander
Jul 5, 20142 min read
Collecting Eye Candy for Inspiration—and Fun
Oysters as Eye Candy by Jann Alexander ©2014 Eye Candy. It was the way I described San Francisco, the first time I was there. Later, it...
Jann Alexander
Mar 12, 20142 min read
How to Deal With the Loneliness of Creativity
Why is creativity so lonely, even when we’re part of a team? Creativity is pre-destined to be lonely. We are all alone with our ideas,...
Jann Alexander
Feb 28, 20141 min read
Let It Flow
Weekend inspiration from Jann Alexander and a handy little app called Notegraphy . #art #creativity #design #inspiration
Jann Alexander
Jan 26, 20144 min read
Unexpected Pairings
Light meets design makes shadow creates pattern bathes piano attracts musician rides bike brings color makes music becomes art =...
Jann Alexander
Sep 11, 20134 min read
What’s the Big Deal About Creativity?
© 2013 Jann Alexander The business world seems determined to improve its creativity. If you don’t believe it, visit Inc.com to search...
Jann Alexander
Aug 26, 20132 min read
It’s Monday. Are You Inspired Yet?
Can’t Wait for Inspiration from B.E.Awesome Ideas in my blog’s Drafts folder are growing mold , since the shiny newest thing is always...
Jann Alexander
Aug 19, 20131 min read
I Want to Make Beautiful Things
“I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares.” —SAUL BASS, graphic design icon ♣ SAUL BASS: “I want everything we do to be...
Jann Alexander
Aug 1, 20131 min read
How Can You Pick Just One Passion?
Success at day’s end “Like a parent with many children , I’d find it hard to name a favorite among my creative passions—Art, Design,...
Jann Alexander
Jun 19, 20132 min read
What’s True
From Wikipedia Commons As a child, I was either reading, writing or drawing (or some combination thereof), which is what I still mostly...
Jann Alexander
Jul 28, 20111 min read
Design Is for Function. Looks? A Bonus.
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” — Steve Jobs , US computer engineer & industrialist, ...
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