Author Archives: Judi

#OccupyWallStreet is a Living Infographic

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Judi

I’ve been inundated with tweets, updates, e-campaigns and news clips that ‘take sides’ over the unfolding of OccupyWallStreet. A major complaint from those dismissing the actions of ‘The 99%’ is that the ‘#occupy’ crowds are leaderless and unfocussed. Fear-mongers have stated … Continue reading →

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Art is Your Business – October 2011

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Judi

Join me in Wells, BC to help weave the tapestry of this great warp and woof of talent and experience. Over the course of these days in October, the little town that could (create) will be bursting with artists sharing … Continue reading →

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We Remember Sudsy

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Judi

It seems like only yesterday that I met Sudsy Clark, and found a kindred spirit. His generosity to his fellow artists – he was creative in every possible way (I never checked on all of them, but it has GOT … Continue reading →

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Tut-tut!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Judi

This is definitely NOT your Grandma’s disapproving finger wag. It’s proof positive that the best playthings in life are free….   Finger tutting. Who knew?

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Design Thinking adds hope

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Judi

In the recent article about our upcoming Design Thinking unConference, Vancouver Observer’s Jenny Uechi used a quote from our interview that really expresses why I am drawn to Design Thinking as a process: Creative ideas can’t succeed if you don’t have resources, … Continue reading →

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The Creative Process includes…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Judi

…sitting in the Throne of Agony View more presentations from Sally Hogshead

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Design thinking

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Judi

I’ve been working so hard on the website and other planning for our Design Thinking unConference in Vancouver this August I’ve neglected my own website even more than usual. But a thought came to me this morning I just had … Continue reading →

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How I use Social Media

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Judi

Organizations aren’t social. People are social. To me the idea of a ‘fan page’ for a business is absurd, unless ‘fans’ themselves build it. The only ‘organizational’ Twitter accounts I follow are because I know the person behind the tweets, … Continue reading →

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A musical call to action.

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Judi

Um. Yeah! let’s all pick something to un-f*ckup!

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Sir Ken Does it Again.

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Judi

The always engaging Sir Ken Robinson’s secular sermon for the School of Life. It’s an hour but you’d never guess it…. Ken Robinson on Passion from The School of Life on Vimeo.

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