Creativity
Exploring the messy, brilliant process of making things. Reflections on design, storytelling, play and finding flow as a neurodivergent creative.
James Kindred
A Creative Consultant for Brands
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The Curator of Good: Why Taste Trumps Technology
January 30 2026
LLMs aren't true AI; they're the latest step in creative evolution. Discover why the human ability to curate "Good" is the ultimate signal in a noisy world.
Confidence vs Readiness: Why Waiting Holds Us Back
November 17 2025
A clear look at why confidence and readiness aren’t the same, and how taking small steps helps ideas grow even when they don’t feel “ready.”
I demand real
October 28 2025
A call for authenticity from an AuDHD perspective — why real, human connection matters more than ever, and why brands should stop performing and start feeling.
Sorry, your idea is worthless…
October 24 2025
Ideas are worthless until you act on them. This post explores why action matters more than inspiration — and how brand strategy can help turn a spark of an idea into something real, believable, and worth building.
When It’s Time to Re-Brand
October 21 2025
Is it time to re-brand? Most of the time, probably not. Let's explore the difference between re-branding and evolving your existing brand.
Things happen. That’s all they ever do.
October 12 2025
Understand Thinking as a way to embrace the neutral moments in life, allowing experiences to simply be.
The Machines That Make the Makers
October 11 2025
Generative AI mirrors past leaps like the printing press and desktop publishing, opening creative access while challenging brands to maintain consistency, and purpose in an age of instant creation.
The Gift of Tangents: Why Divergent Thinking Builds Stronger Brands
September 29 2025
Divergent thinking turns tangents into brand advantage. Learn how sideways leaps spark originality and stronger strategies.
The Power of “Why?”
September 1 2025
When I was young, I asked “why?” a lot.Not to be difficult. Not to be defiant. Just… because I genuinely didn’t understand why we did things the way we did.
Is the AI bubble about to burst? How a “Pop” could impact the Creative Industry
August 26 2025
To say AI has dominated headlines and the concerns of people who like to use their genetically inherited human brains for a living is an understatement.
The DIY Brand Playbook
November 28 2023
Good news! I'm here to tell you creating a brand playbook is much simpler and more budget-friendly than you might expect.
The Hitchhikers’ Guide to AI
November 15 2023
Douglas Adams' astute observation about technology across life stages provides a profound perspective on AI’s role in graphic design.
Creative Sparks – How learning new skills can improve creativity
November 4 2023
Knife forging and candle making. These have been not just fun, but also real eye-openers in terms of boosting creativity.