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Big Ideas

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What Does the Word Magazine Mean Today?

This year's ModMag Conference took a philosophical approach to the world of magazine creation, ideation, and production.

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Alain Sylvain speaking on stage at 99U Conference 2019 with NASA fashion images

How the Practice of Innovation Has Been Diluted by Business (And How We Can Take It Back)

The true definition of innovation has been lost amid the chaos of our infatuation with the new. Alain Sylvain explores how we got here and what comes next.

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More Than Ever, Creativity Demands Courage

The theme for 99U 2019 was 'The Creative Future,' which permeated conversations among attendees and sparked unexpected connections.

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The Best Ideas from the 11th Annual 99U Conference, Part II

In the hands of creatives, the future is bright.

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The Best Ideas from the 11th Annual 99U Conference, Part I

Top ideas from 99U 2019 to help make the creative future bright.

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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.

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A woman with white-blonde hair, tattoos and glasses smiles in front of her digital drawing screen

What It Takes to Turn a Hobby Into a Career at Age 40

Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon on how she transitioned from a job in nonprofit education to a high-profile freelance art career working for brands such as Airbnb, Facebook, and the Museum of Modern Art.

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Julia Bainbridge in a red coat standing alone in a living room

The Joyful, Messy, Sometimes Lonely Uncertainty of Pursuing a Creative Life

How freelance writer Julia Bainbridge has turned introspection into an art and a career.

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6 Predictions for Creatives in 2019

With tech speeding ahead, what's in store for creatives? We asked the pros for their best guess.

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