Ep. 147 Creativity & Career: Designing Opportunities

<p>On May 12, to kick off WantedDesign Online 2021’s online International Schools Show, host Amy Devers sat down with three brilliant, inspiring thought-leaders to discuss opportunities, advice, and insight for design students' next steps. Amy was joined by Natalie Nixon, Founder of Figure 8 Thinking; Diane Domeyer, Executive Director of The Creative Group; and Rosanne Somerson, President of RISD. The conversation looks beyond the portfolio to frame the value of creative training, stresses the importance of curiosity, and reminds us that the career path is itself a creative endeavor. With their creative tool kits, design students have everything they need to design their own opportunities.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/ep-147-creativity-and-career" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Images, links and more</a>!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Many thanks to this episode’s sponsors:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dunn-Edwards&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The <a href="http://www.dunnedwards.com/clever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dunn-Edwards</a> Emerging Professionals Design Competition is calling all emerging professionals, currently enrolled students of architecture and interior design! This is the time to practice your developing skills in commercial and residential design categories and get rewarded. Two grand prize winners will each receive $3,000 cash. Beginner and advanced levels are encouraged to apply.&nbsp; Submit now through August 6 at <a href="http://www.dunnedwards.com/clever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.dunnedwards.com/clever</a> to earn your bragging rights!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Storyblocks</strong></p><p>Video can be expensive and time-consuming, and that’s where Storyblocks can do the heavy lifting. Whether you’re a new or experienced creator, or part of a creative team, <a href="http://storyblocks.com/clever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Storyblocks</a> will help you bring all your stories to life through t