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Let’s hear it for the atLarge newbies

Step right up and say hello to our three new teammates. From the heavy lifting of programming to the team wrangling of project managing and the cajoling of smooth office operating–these atLargers will tell your story to the world.

5 for Friday: The Best Advice I Ever Got

words-of-wisdom

What’s the best advice you ever got? We’re sharing ours in this week’s 5 for Friday. Go ahead and grab some wisdom.

Day in the Life of an Interactive Designer

Interactive Designer at Work

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an interactive designer? Shadow atLarge designer Emily Zier as she tackles apps, websites, social media marketing, usability and email marketing. Oh, my!

Innovate with Gamestorming

gamestorming

Does your team’s creativity seem sapped? Gamestorming could be the answer to your innovation dilemma. Here’s a starter guide in how to gamestorm your way to innovation.

Summary and Lessons from Christensen’s “How Will You Measure Your Life?”

Britt and her boots

You know those days where you wonder what you’re doing with your life. You’re searching for meaning beyond a paycheck or a pat on the back. We all have those days but Harvard professor Clayton M. Christensen tries to prepare his students for them by setting them on a path of purpose. He asserts that purpose is the game changer in reaching what he calls “life ROI.”

Tips for Avoiding Creative Burnout

Creative Burnout

The ability to create whether it’s designing a website, writing a blog post, or programming a mobile app is tied to our creativity. Even careers that aren’t traditionally associated with “creativity” require it because it’s essential to problem-solving. So how do you create if you’re in the throws of creative burnout? Here’s some tips for avoiding and overcoming creativity burnout.

Start with the Story and Other Advice from Max Howard

Exodus Film Group

What animated moviemaking has in common with brand making …from the insights of animated film icon Max Howard at the Ringling College of Art and Design Next Step Career Conference.

Sir Ken Robinson Puts You in Your Element

Takeaways from Sir Ken Robinson’s talk The Element – How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything presented at the 2010 International Design Summit. A wrap up post about understanding our true talents and passions and moving from enduring a career to enjoying a career.

Creative Differences: Glue or Chainsaw?

Are creative differences roadblocks or opportunities for productive, explosive working relationships.

The Easy Life of Online Productivity Tools

A few productivity tools that help you manage your work, health and sanity.