6/22/2023 0 Comments Steal like![]() ![]() Try drawing an animal, or a vegetable, or a fruit that doesn’t exist – you’ll end up with some bizarre drawings but each of them will be an elaborate combination of elements you’ve seen before. Not convinced? That’s ok, let’s test this hypothesis. You can’t conjure these bricks from thin air, they’re accumulated through different experiences and influences” “Your mind is like a collection of LEGO bricks. The great composer Igor Stravinsky once said that, “A good composer does not imitate he steals,” while Steve Jobs echoed this maxim in his 1996 statement that “ Good artists copy, great artists steal.” From composers, to philosophers, to modern-day tech moguls – some of the most brilliant minds of this century have observed that great artists remix, recontextualize, and build upon ideas that already exist to create work that inspires and influences others. It’s not me it’s science, and it’s how our brains work. So whether its originality of thought or artistic brilliance, the sheer scale of visual and conceptual input we experience on a daily basis can blur the lines between where your idea ends and mine begins.īut here’s the thing: humans can’t have new ideas without prior sensory input. With the evolution of digital technologies, we’re now exposed to other people’s opinions, ideas, and work on an almost minute-by-minute basis. ![]() Let’s be honest: creativity is a nebulous landscape. But does true originality exist in design or is it always influenced by what came before? Originality is the holy grail of creativity. ![]()
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