Comments on: The Creative Process of Coldplay (Take Notes) http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/ The official blog of Renaissance Creative, an Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations and Brand Design agency. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:25:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tim Hamby http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Tim Hamby Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:22:56 +0000 http://www.renaissancecreative.com/wordpress/?p=94#comment-58 Kelly, Thanks for your comments and sharing the link to Ms. Gilbert’s interesting talk on “Nurturing Creativity”. I believe the things that make Chris Martin so inspiring are his unbridled enthusiasm and emotional honesty. He’s true to his authentic core and that comes through in his work. It also requires great courage. In her speech, Ms. Gilbert starts by noting her own refusal to allow herself to be boxed in by fear and negativity. Like her, I believe overcoming both are keys to nurturing creativity. You have to be willing to mess up, fail and make yourself vulnerable to some degree in order to be “free” creatively, and in other areas of life. Regarding the origins of creativity and inspiration-- Ms. Gilbert seems to well understand the frustratingly fleeting nature of inspiration and why we run to grab a sheet of paper or pull off the highway (Tom Waite notwithstanding), to collect a thought, lest we lose it forever. And I agree with her theory that creativity and inspiration spring from God. Whenever inspiration is revealed to us, be it a stirring image, exhilarating dance, moving song or a spectacular sunset, what we’re really experiencing – for that fleeting moment– is something bigger than ourselves. Best, Tim Kelly,

Thanks for your comments and sharing the link to Ms. Gilbert’s interesting talk on “Nurturing Creativity”. I believe the things that make Chris Martin so inspiring are his unbridled enthusiasm and emotional honesty. He’s true to his authentic core and that comes through in his work. It also requires great courage. In her speech, Ms. Gilbert starts by noting her own refusal to allow herself to be boxed in by fear and negativity. Like her, I believe overcoming both are keys to nurturing creativity. You have to be willing to mess up, fail and make yourself vulnerable to some degree in order to be “free” creatively, and in other areas of life. Regarding the origins of creativity and inspiration– Ms. Gilbert seems to well understand the frustratingly fleeting nature of inspiration and why we run to grab a sheet of paper or pull off the highway (Tom Waite notwithstanding), to collect a thought, lest we lose it forever. And I agree with her theory that creativity and inspiration spring from God. Whenever inspiration is revealed to us, be it a stirring image, exhilarating dance, moving song or a spectacular sunset, what we’re really experiencing – for that fleeting moment– is something bigger than ourselves.

Best,
Tim

]]> By: Kelly Page http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Kelly Page Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:25:19 +0000 http://www.renaissancecreative.com/wordpress/?p=94#comment-57 Tim, This is a really good summary of both the interview and the inspirational and creative characteristics that Chris and his band members co-exist to develop their craft and their purpose of writing the perfect song. I found the interview both inspiring and humbling and sense that many creative and artist souls are often mislabelled 'neurotic' because of their passionate, creative and artistic flair, and how they demonstrate it to/with others. Post-notes, whiteboards, scribbles on paper (or a piano) ... these are just channels for creative expression, chaos is natural process from which creation is spurred. As for creativity ... watch this talk by Elizabeth Gilbert on 'Nurturing Creatvity' ... is very interesting. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html Smiles Kelly Tim,

This is a really good summary of both the interview and the inspirational and creative characteristics that Chris and his band members co-exist to develop their craft and their purpose of writing the perfect song. I found the interview both inspiring and humbling and sense that many creative and artist souls are often mislabelled ‘neurotic’ because of their passionate, creative and artistic flair, and how they demonstrate it to/with others. Post-notes, whiteboards, scribbles on paper (or a piano) … these are just channels for creative expression, chaos is natural process from which creation is spurred.

As for creativity … watch this talk by Elizabeth Gilbert on ‘Nurturing Creatvity’ … is very interesting. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html

Smiles
Kelly

]]> By: Are You Following The Wrong Crowd? - Jamie Croft the designer http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Are You Following The Wrong Crowd? - Jamie Croft the designer Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:49:04 +0000 http://www.renaissancecreative.com/wordpress/?p=94#comment-16 [...] I finally found something that I could take in and use. it was a post from: Tim Hamby titled: “The Creative Process of Coldplay (Take Notes)” , now, what caught my eye was the mention of coldplay, because they were actually playing in my [...] [...] I finally found something that I could take in and use. it was a post from: Tim Hamby titled: “The Creative Process of Coldplay (Take Notes)” , now, what caught my eye was the mention of coldplay, because they were actually playing in my [...]

]]> By: Tim Hamby http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Tim Hamby Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:13:34 +0000 http://www.renaissancecreative.com/wordpress/?p=94#comment-15 Deborah, Thanks, I appreciate it. Hopefully, Chris Martin doesn't mind! I've always let my intuition lead me. Somewhere below the surface, there's generally a basis for it. Thx,Tim Deborah,
Thanks, I appreciate it. Hopefully, Chris Martin doesn’t mind! I’ve always let my intuition lead me. Somewhere below the surface, there’s generally a basis for it.
Thx,Tim

]]> By: Tim Hamby http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Tim Hamby Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:52:10 +0000 http://www.renaissancecreative.com/wordpress/?p=94#comment-14 Jamie, Thanks for you comments. You actually picked out my favorite line from the interview, as well. Passion's such a huge factor, isn't it? You can see it clearly in things like sports, but it's true for all things in life. Relative to design, almost every significant campaign has its mundane parts. Following the "big idea", be it an identity, ad concept, video, etc., there's usually "all the other stuff"- reformats, flyers, banners, etc. But like all design, it's most often the details that ultimately determine the success of the project. I once heard Tracy Wong tell a great story about a luxury cruise ship client who wanted a "starburst" created for their ad. Of course, he fought it, but the client insisted. So, he gave in. But, instead of just popping a starburst out, his designers took the time to create a medallion-style special seal that was elegant and reflected the sophisticated nature of the brand they had worked so hard to create. The clients loved it so much, they turned the seal into a larger "program", giving Wongdoody much love and more work! So it pays to be enthusiastic about all work. Also, regarding notes check out our Flickr page- I'm going to post up a picture of Art Director Russel Quadros' workspace. Russ is exceptionally creative and somehow, finds order and ideas in the midst of all. I think Post-its should give him a starring role in their campaign. Thx,Tim Jamie,
Thanks for you comments. You actually picked out my favorite line from the interview, as well. Passion’s such a huge factor, isn’t it? You can see it clearly in things like sports, but it’s true for all things in life. Relative to design, almost every significant campaign has its mundane parts. Following the “big idea”, be it an identity, ad concept, video, etc., there’s usually “all the other stuff”- reformats, flyers, banners, etc. But like all design, it’s most often the details that ultimately determine the success of the project. I once heard Tracy Wong tell a great story about a luxury cruise ship client who wanted a “starburst” created for their ad. Of course, he fought it, but the client insisted. So, he gave in. But, instead of just popping a starburst out, his designers took the time to create a medallion-style special seal that was elegant and reflected the sophisticated nature of the brand they had worked so hard to create. The clients loved it so much, they turned the seal into a larger “program”, giving Wongdoody much love and more work! So it pays to be enthusiastic about all work. Also, regarding notes check out our Flickr page- I’m going to post up a picture of Art Director Russel Quadros’ workspace. Russ is exceptionally creative and somehow, finds order and ideas in the midst of all. I think Post-its should give him a starring role in their campaign.
Thx,Tim

]]> By: Deborah http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Deborah Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:55:13 +0000 http://www.renaissancecreative.com/wordpress/?p=94#comment-13 I love this post. Thank you, Tim for translating the secret notes. People need to trust their creative spirit. I love this post. Thank you, Tim for translating the secret notes. People need to trust their creative spirit.

]]> By: Jamie Croft http://www.renaissancecreative.com/blog/2009/09/the-creative-process-of-coldplay-take-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Jamie Croft Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:15:02 +0000 http://www.renaissancecreative.com/wordpress/?p=94#comment-12 Wonderful post. What I liked most was the line"We rely more on enthusiasm than actual skill," he told Kroft. "Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically and people will like it more."I am a designer, so at times I find what are mundane task and I treat them as such. Maybe I should put some enthusiasm into those projects and see what happens.As for note taking, I picked up on that as well. I have a sketch book, a small idea book and I use evernote on the computer. Notes are great was to jot down ideas and inspirations.Again, thanks for the post it was very entertaining and informative! Thanks, Jamie Wonderful post. What I liked most was the line”We rely more on enthusiasm than actual skill,” he told Kroft. “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically and people will like it more.”I am a designer, so at times I find what are mundane task and I treat them as such. Maybe I should put some enthusiasm into those projects and see what happens.As for note taking, I picked up on that as well. I have a sketch book, a small idea book and I use evernote on the computer. Notes are great was to jot down ideas and inspirations.Again, thanks for the post it was very entertaining and informative! Thanks, Jamie

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