Here's how you can ignite creativity in your design team.

A diverse team reduces bias that may come from societal/cultural appropriation. The diverse personalities, perspectives and experiences may be invaluable in coming up with the next viral idea.

Fostering collaboration within your design team is essential for maximizing creativity, productivity, and overall effectiveness. Collaboration not only enhances creativity and productivity but also strengthens relationships and promotes a sense of ownership and accountability among team members.

Encouraging experimentation within your design team can lead to innovation, creativity, and breakthrough solutions. 1) Promote an environment for risk-taking 2) Provide time and resources for experimentation 3) Foster cross-functional collaboration 4) Encourage curiosity and exploration 5) Incorporate experimentation with design processes

I remember the time when a team member sent me a photo of a bear in the wild that looked just like my Winsome Bear pendant design, letting me know it was World Bear Day. This unexpected connection to my work was incredibly uplifting and sparked a wave of new ideas. Sharing these kinds of moments with your team can be a great way to inspire them. Encourage them to look for inspiration in everyday life and share with the group. Whether it's a beautiful sunset, a unique piece of architecture, or even a fun fact about bears, these little sparks can ignite big creative fires. By fostering an environment where inspiration is shared and celebrated, you can keep the creative energy flowing and encourage your team to think outside the box.

By showcasing outstanding work, encouraging exploration and diversity, fostering a creative environment, providing learning opportunities, fostering collaboration and feedback, leading by example, celebrating creativity, fostering personal growth, incorporating playfulness and fun, and cultivating a supportive community, you can inspire your design team to reach new heights of creativity and innovation.

Creativity isn't aimless. It's purposeful. When teams are connected by clear goals and everyone is alligned on the expected outcome, everyone starts thinking more precise. This way of working makes the collaboration so exciting yet purposeful.

Spotlight the clever twists or innovative ideas behind successes, emphasizing the craft and creativity that went into each project. This not only boosts team morale but also sparks that 'aha!' moment that drives us all. I encourage open sharing of all the quirky, wild, or even seemingly off-the-wall ideas, because you never know which one might lead to the next big breakthrough. Keeping things lively and acknowledging every contribution ensures the group is always buzzing with energy and new concepts. This approach fuels creativity and makes the journey a thrilling adventure.