About this item
This thought-provoking and inspirational book covers such topics as: developing a solid creative process through "Visual Reflection Notebooks" and "Bring Play to Work"; understanding the artist's unique identity in relation to the larger culture; building systems of support and collaboration; explaining how an artist's needs and passions can lead to innovation and authenticity; using language to inspire visual creativity; responding to the Internet and changing concepts of what is public and private; and accepting digression as a creative necessity. Through the exercises and techniques outlined in Art Without Compromise*, the reader will develop new confidence to pursue individual goals and inspiration to explore new paths, along with motivation to overcome creative blocks.
About the Author
Thomas Lockwood is one of the few people in the world with a Ph.D. in Design Management, and is recognized as a thought leader at integrating design and innovation into business and building great design and UX organizations. He is the co-author/editor of five books: Innovation by Design, Design Thinking, Corporate Creativity, Building Design Strategy and The Handbook of Design Management.
Lockwood is founding partner of Lockwood Resource, an international consulting and recruiting firm specializing in design, UX and innovation leadership. He was previously the President of DMI, the Design Management Institute, a non-profit research association, a corporate Design Director, and a design agency Creative Director. He blogs about Innovation, Design and Leadership at www.lockwoodresource.com and on FastCo.Design.
Tom is a design advisor to countries and to companies, a frequent design award judge, a keynote speaker and led workshops in over 20 countries.
