creativity

Today's highlight is James P., also known as "But a jape" on his social media platforms. He's recognized for his colorful and humorous comics, often depicting whimsical and absurd situations that bring laughter to his audience. What's fascinating about James is his artistic journey. Unlike many artists who find a style and stick to it, James continually experiments with different styles, aligning them with the themes of his work. He believes that matching the art style to the comic's subject enhances the impact of his…

Adobe has released the 2024 Adobe Creative Trends Report. The report showcases the visual styles and themes that are expected to become increasingly popular in the coming years. For the 7th consecutive year, Adobe has examined emerging creative styles, cultural themes, consumer patterns, technology advancements and stock industry data globally to identify four design trends and aesthetics that will dominate digital content: ‘Calming Rhythms,’ ‘Wonder and Joy,’ ‘Dynamic Dimensions,’ and ‘The New Nostalgia.’In today's…

In an era of interconnected social media, the ability to craft compelling content across multiple platforms is crucial for creators aspiring to expand their reach. And when earnings are at stake there is no way anyone will think of taking any backward steps as far as quality and engagement are concerned. Repurposing your content is the key to efficiency, and if you're a frequent Instagram Reels creator, the potential for repurposing your videos on platforms like YouTube shorts, Pinterest story pins, TikTok, and LinkedIn…

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Crack open just about any textbook dealing with medicine or science, and you'll see a lot of the same when it comes to the human anatomy illustrations: often white male bodies, usually very physically fit, absent tattoos, piercings or prosthetics. A duo of professors working in kinesiology and anatomy — including one from the University of Windsor — is hoping to change that by creating a new series of anatomy images. "The standard images that you see in textbooks don't really show the racial diversity that … I see, when I…

Too Long; Didn't ReadThe gaming industry's rapid growth has led to a focus on monetization over creativity, resulting in a plethora of sequels, remakes, and monetization strategies. Gamers lament the decline in imaginative game design. The industry's pursuit of profit has shifted game development towards microtransactions and loot boxes, undermining the core essence of gaming. The challenge lies in striking a balance between financial needs and preserving creativity. Too Long; Didn't ReadThe gaming industry's rapid…

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The experiment can be divided into two stages, as seen in this schematic. In stage 1, the subject takes an interview conversation experiment and the procedure is recorded by the camera for further analysis. In stage 2, the subject completes a questionnaire related to supervisor-student effect evaluation. The questionnaire data are added to construct a structural equation model for study 2 analysis. Credit: Jingyi Hu, Yaxuan Liu, Qijian Zheng, and Feng…

Histogram of the Originality Ratings. Note. Data displayed for 10,449 responses, averaged across the five judges. The originality ratings were highly normally distributed, as indicated by the superimposed continuous normal distribution. Credit: The Journal of Creative Behavior (2023). DOI: 10.1002/jocb.588 A new study from the University of Georgia aims to improve how we evaluate children's creativity through human ratings and…

Jack Wallen/ZDNETI remember when Canonical first released the Unity desktop on Ubuntu. I instantly became quite enamored by the user interface and thought: "This is the future of the computer desktop."Sadly, I was wrong. Canonical got bogged down in the buzzword of the day (convergence), and a failed Linux phone OS. Instead, the company decided to take the GNOME desktop, tweak it so that it looked like Unity (minus all the cool features that made Unity special), and moved on.Also: How to choose the right Linux…