Creativity and creative thinking is of huge importance to help us through day-to-day situations, boost our self confidence and for encouraging us to contribute to the world around us. Many of us might think we are don't have a creative bone in our body, but at Architecture Kids we often find that these people turn out to be some of the most creative thinkers of all. Creative thinking is a learnt skill with which we all can benefit.
Creative thinking can be applied to every area of life, every academic subject and every situation to help build understanding and confidence, and help us work to resolve problems and move on. Creative thinking will be a key tool-set of our next generation of decision makers.
Creative thinking is a learnt skill, and we are here to promote it. Here's some of our favourite books on the subject. They offer inspiration and guidance to us and also help inform how we structure our workshop programmes:
Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed looks at how diversity and thinking differently are essential to every creative team.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki: When it comes to creative thinking, kids own the play-book!
Break Point and Beyond by George Land and Beth Jarman. This book is develops its argument from the starting point of the natural creative genius of children.
Sprint by Jake Knapp. This is one of our trusted references for structuring creative design workshops.
Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko. Excellent techniques to stimulate creative thinking.
How to Have a Beautiful Mind by Edward de Bono. A must-read from the author who gave us 'lateral thinking' and 'whole process thinking'.
The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp. On making creativity part of our everyday lives.
Creative Confidence by Tom and David Kelly: Methods to overcome barriers to creativity.
Imagine by Jonah Lehrer. About the science of creativity and and how to harness it.
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. Advice and strategies for fostering creativity.
A Whack on the Side of the Head by Roger Von Oech. A creative thinking classic!
For Inspiration Only by Future Systems. Hugely thought provoking insights in to design, its meaning, and creativity.
Start With Why by Simon Sinek. This book is great for exploring the meaning and purpose of design in projects, and the creative narrative.
Creative Schools by Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica. This book is simply amazing and inspirational from the late Sir Ken Robinson.
Just a few of references above to share. Do let us know if you have any recommendations too.
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