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My Creative Space

by Donald M. Rattner

"For over twenty years, scientists have been discovering connections between our physical surroundings and the creative mind. Written by a noted architect, [this] is the first book to turn this rich trove of psychological research into practical techniques for shaping a home that will boost your creativity"--Publisher marketing.

FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New

Publisher Description

A great deal of psychological and productivity research has gone into discovering how the design of the physical environment can improve creative performance, yet nearly all of it has focused on the workplace, commercial spaces, and schools. What has been largely overlooked is the one place we spend more time in than anywhere else and where more people than ever are now working: the home. My Creative Space shows how readers can boost their creative output by applying science-backed techniques to the design and decoration of their home regardless of size, type, style, or location.Readers will: 

  • Learn practical techniques to shape a home for peak idea generation
  • Acquire insights into how everyday activities at home can boost creative performance at work, play, and school
  • Discover hands-on household products designed to foster creative skills
  • Gain a new understanding of the meaning and psychology of creativity
Read about the best lighting to foster a creative environment, how to use walls to capture ideas, why round shapes spur greater creativity than straight lines, the benefits of incorporating nature into your surroundings, and more. 

Author Biography

Architect Donald M. Rattner, AIA is the principal of an award-winning consultancy dedicated to maximizing occupant creativity in workplace, residential, wellness, hospitality, and retail environments. He works with architects, interior designers, educators, developers, business owners and creatives from all fields. Educator as well as practitioner, Rattner has taught or lectured at the University of Illinois, Parsons School of Design, and New York University, among others. His work and writings have appeared on CNN and in such venues as The New York Times, Robb Report, L-Magazine, and Work Design Magazine. He holds a BA from Columbia and an MArch from Princeton.

Review

"I found it fascinating. The idea is that we often use our creativity to decorate our homes and we might also use our homes as places in which to do creative things -- cooking, sewing, painting etc, but Rattner has distilled dozens of studies and scientific research to come up with 48 ways in which we can boost our creativity by changing our decor at home." -- Mad About the House "This is an excellent and original book on an unusual topic. It would be useful to anyone trying to solve problems or complete a creative project. Writing a book or illustrating a graphic novel? Solving programming or other analytical problems? Painting a picture or quilting a memory quilt? All of those activities can be assisted by being done in a more creative space." -- Diane Reviews Books "I thought this was a book about interior design and it is, but it's more than that. It's a book on how to be more creative both by making your house more conducive to creative pursuits but also by what you can do personally to inspire creativity. The book is based on science and an explanation for each suggestion is given, backed by research or studies and it's all very fascinating." -- SMS Nonfiction Book Reviews "The photographs shared in the book are amazing and give good ideas and suggestions to readers who are looking for ideas to do up their creative space with a good combination of comfort and style. The author gives worthy suggestions on how to unlock the hidden power of homes to increase creativity and to activate innovation. Reading this book and using the tactics and tips shared in it will help the reader to assess their needs, plan accordingly, exploit underutilized spaces, and make the home environment cozy and comfortable." -- Readers' Favorite "This is an absolutely fantastic book. It's loaded with practical tactics and engaging commentary, alongside beautiful color photos. Each tactic includes suggested ways to boost creativity, along with supporting reasons for doing so and tips for implementation." -- Juror, Nonfiction Authors Association

Long Description

A great deal of psychological and productivity research has gone into discovering how the design of the physical environment can improve creative performance, yet nearly all of it has focused on the workplace, commercial spaces, and schools. What has been largely overlooked is the one place we spend more time in than anywhere else and where more people than ever are now working: the home. My Creative Space shows how readers can boost their creative output by applying science-backed techniques to the design and decoration of their home regardless of size, type, style, or location. Readers will: Learn practical techniques to shape a home for peak idea generation Acquire insights into how everyday activities at home can boost creative performance at work, play, and school Discover hands-on household products designed to foster creative skills Gain a new understanding of the meaning and psychology of creativity Read about the best lighting to foster a creative environment, how to use walls to capture ideas, why round shapes spur greater creativity than straight lines, the benefits of incorporating nature into your surroundings, and more.

Review Quote

"Space matters--a lot! It is the stage on which we play out our lives. This book gives readers tangible tools for creating spaces that foster creative problem solving. This is something we all need!" --Tina Seelig, Professor of the Practice, Stanford School of Engineering, Author of InGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity and What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 "If we want to be creative, we have to make the space to create. Donald Rattner's beautiful book My Creative Space expertly shows how our environments can be engineered for inspiration and innovation. Your home life and your creative work will benefit greatly from this thoughtful manual." --Carolyn Gregoire, writer and co-author of Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind "The pleasure in reading My Creative Space is learning that there are simple principles of architectural and interior design that, once applied, can induce and support a more inventive way of thinking, particularly in the setting of one's own home." --Frederick Marks, AIA, President, Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture "When work and home life blend, it can be hard to find a dedicated creative space to do your best work. This book offers a blueprint to build (or just reorganize) one of your most precious resources for new ideas: your home environment." --David Burkus, author of The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Great Ideas "Kudos to Donald Rattner. His book My Creative Space offers an intriguing angle on my field of applied environmental psychology. A timely addition to the literature of creativity!" --Sally Augustin, PhD, Principal, Design With Science, Fellow, American Psychological Association "I'll go to any length to give my ideas a better chance of becoming real. My Creative Space has armed me with science-backed tactics for transforming my space to do just that. Whatever your budget or lifestyle, if your creativity is important to you, you owe it to yourself to read this book." --David Kadavy, Author of The Heart to Start and Design for Hackers , host of Love Your Work podcast

Details ISBN1510736719 Author Donald M. Rattner Pages 288 Publisher Skyhorse Publishing ISBN-10 1510736719 ISBN-13 9781510736719 Format Hardcover Imprint Sky Pony Press Subtitle How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 747 Short Title My Creative Space Language English Illustrations 225 color photos Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-10-15 NZ Release Date 2019-10-15 US Release Date 2019-10-15 UK Release Date 2019-10-15 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-01-01

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  • Condition: Brand new
  • ISBN-13: 9781510736719
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Book Title: My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation
  • Item Height: 254mm
  • Author: Donald M Rattner
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
  • Topic: Interior Design
  • Item Width: 203mm
  • Item Weight: 1095g
  • Number of Pages: 288 Pages

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