Read this book. Really. It will make you feel creative. Jonah Lehrer explains how we are all creative, and does so in a, well, creative way. Even his website is awesome, check it out http://www.jonahlehrer.com/
He scientifically, yet accessibly, explains some of the most memorable creative moments in our history from advertising slogans to Bob Dylan songs to inventions. Everybody is talking about this book. Listen to the times.
So it rained books last night. We stumbled upon Miami’s first ever World Book Night event at Lester’s Cafe in Wynwood. Allography and Cabinet Beer Baseball Club partnered to throw the event. This map shows all the places around the country that gave away free books last night, and thanks to them, Miami is on the map. Never heard of World Book Night? It’s pretty simple and awesome. Lovers of literature give away special edition books chosen from a list of 30, check it out here.
Bookshelves in the middle of a city-looks crazy right? Well, it’s this kind of crazy that we need in urban communities. Rethinking the traditional usage of public space is fundamental for our cities to become sustainable and livable. Although one bookshelf in a phone booth can’t change a city, it can definitely get its citizens to question how space is used and open their minds to innovation.
We’ve seen a lot of rooftop gardens, but not ones that take you to work in the morning. Not only is this crazy idea beautifying the city (in this case, New York City, read more here), it is also helping this bus diminish its carbon footprint. Sustainability and flowers-what else can you ask for from your public transportation ?
Miami is going through a lot of urban changes, neighborhoods are forming, and we often complain about the lack of public transportation and misused public space. These are just a few small things that can get us thinking outside the box. They are in no way solutions, just ideas that hint at the endless possibilities a city can offer when you infuse the urban planning with a little creativity.
Seoul-based design group Kam Kam is to blame for this ingenious rocking bookcase.
It’s Christmas, who needs a tree? Check out these alternatives. Save a tree, get the creative juices flowing and enjoy the holidays in a new way. Gotta love the brussel sprout tree, especially since the usually neglected vegetable has had quite a year.
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