Inside Creative Minds

The key to successful projects and products are the people behind them. Have you ever found yourself wondering how these thinkers and creators of the Web actually work, and how they tackle their projects? Where do they seek inspiration, and what are the lessons they have learned in the course of their careers? With the help of this eBook, we want to focus on the people behind the names for a change. After all, what could be more insightful than giving them a chance to share their stories? The authors of this eBook had the occasion to sit down with experienced influencers and successful designers for a row of interviews in which they provide first-hand insights into their very own workflows, habits and strategies. WordPress co-founders Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little are among them, JavaScript evangelist Doug Crockford, IDEO's Duane Bray, Meetup's vice president Andres Glusman, as well as many other creative minds from design, UX and startup branches. Their insights and stories are not only truly inspiring, but also contribute to giving this fast-moving, tech-driven Web industry a more familiar face. TABLE OF CONTENTS How I Work: Doug Crockford on JavaScript written by Jacob Cook How I Work: IDEO's Duane Bray On Creating Great Digital Experiences written by Jacob Cook How I Work: Meetup's Andres Glusman On The Power Of UX And Lean Startup Methods written by Jacob Cook Copying Others Is Not The Answer written by Robert Bowen "Be Careful: Trends Come And Go" written by Leona Hu "Be Humble, Be Honest, Don't Be Afraid To Fail" written by Leona Hu WordPress: How It Came To Be And Where It's Heading written by Alex Moss Interview With Nadine Chahine: The Art And Craft Of Arabic Type Design written by Iris Lješnjanin Ask The Expert — A Chat About Art, Design, Computers And Education With Milton Glaser written by Jad Limcaco