The 99U Team
99U Conference Speaker Spotlight: Nishat Akhtar on Building Worlds of Creative Possibility
The designer, illustrator, and creative director reflects on perspective, accountability, and the value of pushing against sameness.
99U Conference Speaker Spotlight: John S. Couch Questions the Status Quo
The author, artist, and Hulu's VP of Product Design shares the surprisingly simple philosophy that drives his restless creativity.
99U Conference Speaker Spotlight: Alain Sylvain on the Ever-Changing, Infinite Pursuit of Creativity
The founder of innovation and design consultancy firm Sylvain Labs reflects on the notion of purpose and when he gets his best ideas.
99U Conference Speaker Spotlight: Shantell Martin on Sparking Conversation and Joy with Art
The prolific artist on what gives her purpose and drives her creative impulses.
99U Conference Speaker Spotlight: Author A.J. Jacobs on Flexing his Creative Muscles
The ever-curious writer on searching for surprising connections and stoking the spark of inspiration.
99U Conference Speaker Spotlight: BuzzFeed Writer and Burnout Expert Anne Helen Petersen
The senior culture writer at BuzzFeed News on finding her creative streak through journalism and the eternal search for work/life balance.
A Handy Template for Planning Your Creative Resolutions for 2020
A helpful worksheet for planning the year—and work—ahead.
The Creative Future Report
We asked more than 3,600 creatives what excites them, what scares them, and what they need in order to do their best work. Here's what we found.
The One-Word Question That Never Goes Out of Style
Thaniya Keereepart, head of product experience at crowdfunding platform Patreon, says curiosity is everything.
How This Underrated Skill Can Help You Thrive in the Future
Jamal Dauda, global head of music at WeTransfer, explains why the best thing we can do for ourselves is seek a deeper understanding of others.
To Survive the Future, Get in Touch With Your Inner Child
You were born with creativity, curiosity, imagination and intuition, says creativity consultant Duncan Wardle. With AI becoming more prevalent, these are the skills you need to reignite.
How Deep Listening Can Help You Be More Creative
Jessica Orkin, president of SYPartners, says creativity is like breathing—it means focusing on what you inhale as much as what you exhale.
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