Yesterday, I looked at the definition of create. I became enamored of re-examining ordinary processes and potentially changing them to support creativity. In that spirit, I decided to pay attention to my working environment today and try to figure out why, in some places I can easily stay focused and productive and in others, I am hopelessly fragmented. Haven’t found the answer yet but I did find some great resources.

Creative Space Resources

This author has assembled what I can only describe as an exhaustive list of articles and resources on creative spaces.

Designing Your Optimal Creative Environment

Jonathan Vehar describes the spaces of well-known creative folks, like Einstein (went fishing), Mahler (had a “composing cottage”), and Kant (wrapped himself in blankets). He then provides some simple questions to ask yourself about your optimal space. Useful read.