Donald discusses the importance of CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS and below is the IDEAL one that today has been totally interrupted by the incandescent bulb, computer monitors, tablets and smartphones. Fortunately there are now programmable Circadian Rhythm bulbs that follow the correct … Continue reading →
This time we will be discussing LIGHTING as it applies to CREATIVITY. Donald says that lighting is very important for promoting creativity in your home or office. Raptor Domes™ offer lots of light as seen on the two renderings below. … Continue reading →
Today Donald discusses about how bringing your pet to work in a creative environment can definitely reduce stress and lower the heart rate. Of course, NEGATIVE stress is the enemy of CREATIVITY! If you work at home like I do … Continue reading →
In this post we will be discussing bringing NATURE into the creative space or BIOPHILIA. I actually just began to read about Biophilia in the last few days and here it is mentioned today in Donald’s book! So why does … Continue reading →
Today Donald discusses the importance of STANDING TALL! So what does he mean by that? He is referring to the importance of getting our BUTTS out of sitting in chairs at our offices and even home! I had learned about … Continue reading →
Continuing with the discussion of CIRCULAR, Donald discusses the use of CURVED furnishings as opposed to straight lines and edges. There was a research project using brain imaging that confirms that people feel happier and safer with CURVED furnishings than … Continue reading →
Donald tells the story that I also read in Creativity, Inc. by cofounder of Pixar Animation Ed Catmull. It seemed that he noted at a Notes Day that there was something causing the Pixar creatives to not be as open … Continue reading →
Donald also discusses that your creative space should have a view of nature if possible. As you can see mine looks out into a forested area surrounding my home. Very peaceful with only the sounds of a barking dog and … Continue reading →
Donald also discusses the importance of the color BLUE as it has been demonstrated through ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY research that this color enhances CREATIVITY! As you will note I have now got a BLUE movable curtain panel wall in my creative … Continue reading →
Donald also says that creativity is increased when there is a VIEW! What if your Raptor Dome™ had this view done in a rendering by my architect Kyle when we were looking at building one for a client on St … Continue reading →
