How to Create Like You’re a Kid Again

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we discuss the importance of play in the creative process and how to channel your childhood self to overcome creative blocks.

 

We'll talk about:

✨ My experiences with play and how they sparked more creativity in my work

✨ The need for humans to play and experiment without attachment to the outcome

✨ Connecting with your inner child through play and curiosity

✨ How everyday play can build muscle memory that you can channel into your creative work

✨ Game theory and the 5 characteristics of play

 

Stuff I mention:

✨ Creative Juice Box playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61yuEkzTSiKG2gcqJlGtJt?si=0e6c3ca6ebe64ec3 

✨ Animal Crossing New Horizons for Nintendo Switch (also Mario Party Superstars)

✨ The science behind play improving creativity and productivity: https://www.nifplay.org/play-science/scientific-disciplines-researching-play/ 

✨ GradeCraft: https://gradecraft.com/

✨ Homo Ludens - Johan Huizinga

 

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🎙️ Podcast: @creativejuicebox.pod

📸 Photography: @hannahhollandphoto