creativity

How-To (and Why To): Make Something Ugly

By Kim Werker I’m a craft-project self-saboteur. It’s true. When I get really excited about a crafty idea, I often end up intentionally ruining it to avoid the disappointment of it not turning out perfect. Over the years I’ve turned this pesky habit into an asset, most significantly in developing the Mighty Ugly project. Mighty […]

Top 10: Notebooks and pens

Our quarterly theme of Tools for Creativity continues with this roundup of excellent pens and notebooks to help you express your creativity. #10 XY servo sandbox drawing tool #9 How-To: “Indestructible” 3-ring binder #8 Brand name pencils #7 Hypotrochoid-drawing robot #6 Designer Moleskines #5 IR laser wood-burning pen #4 Tesla CD turbine pencil sharpener #3 […]