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Reflections on Sea Changes

Author Archives: Lauralee Alben

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Transforming crisis into consciousness

By Lauralee Alben | Published February 11, 2021

From within the sanctum of inner transformation, the butterfly effect of each blessed one of us is amplifying the sea change in consciousness that is occurring right now. At this nexus of self, crisis, and life, we can use design as both vessel and revelation to evolve a flourishing world. 

Posted in Design Consciousness, Evolutionary Potential, Humanity, Poetry, Spirituality, Transformation | Tagged #ButterflyEffect, #Crisis, #DesignConsciousness | Comments Off on Transforming crisis into consciousness

Grief Cry

By Lauralee Alben | Published May 25, 2020

There is a surreal aspect to the very real and raw nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. We didn’t imagine that the tipping point of this Great Transition would come in the form of a virus messenger wearing a crown.

Posted in Humanity, Poetry, Spirituality, The Great Transition, Transformation, Water Mimicry | Tagged #COVID-19, #Grief and Loss, #Healing # | Comments Off on Grief Cry

Design Mastery

By Lauralee Alben | Published June 17, 2019

When I think of teaching graphic design at Ravensbourne, my thoughts often turn to Geoff White. I remember the moment he gave me an exquisite, original woodblock print of a samurai.

Posted in Creativity, Design, Design Consciousness, Education, Humanity, Transformation | Tagged Bushidō Code, Design Warrior, Geoff White, Ravensbourne, Samurai, Swiss Design | Comments Off on Design Mastery

Loving the mystery: Mary Oliver’s legacy

By Lauralee Alben | Published January 22, 2019

I’ve been reflecting deeply on Mary Oliver’s love and mastery of the art of questioning — everything.

Posted in Design, Design Consciousness, Humanity, Intention, Nature, Poetry, Spirituality | Tagged design, Life, Mary Oliver, Mystery, Questions | Comments Off on Loving the mystery: Mary Oliver’s legacy

Signs of Hope

By Lauralee Alben | Published September 28, 2017

It’s curious how the arc of one life can shape the arc of another. In the blink of an eye. And so it happened with Malcolm Grear’s design career and his influence on mine. As a sophomore graphic design student at RISD, I was fascinated with Malcolm’s teaching and his professional work. I grew to […]

Posted in Creativity, Design, Education, Humanity, Transformation | Tagged environmental design, Malcolm Grear, RISD, signage | Comments Off on Signs of Hope

Born to create | Part 5: Wisdom

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creativity sources from our souls. This unifying spirit is always flowing. Design with it for the highest good. Its intention is to co-evolve us. 

Posted in Creativity, Design, Evolutionary Potential, Humanity, Poetry, Spirituality | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off on Born to create | Part 5: Wisdom

Born to create | Part 4: Care

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creative commitments. Who are we becoming? Each and every one of us is a designer. As designers, we are life-givers, caring for the questions that ensure the viability of our future. Our legacy is dependent on how we create the present.

Posted in Business, Creativity, Design, Evolutionary Potential, Humanity, The Great Transition, Transformation | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off on Born to create | Part 4: Care

Born to create | Part 3: Connect

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creative acts. What are we designing? Everyone is a designer. As designers, we can connect this multi-varied world into one interdependent whole. This numinous nexus is where our rich and diverse sensibilities, skills, and streams merge—and emerge into form and motion.

Posted in Business, Creativity, Design, Humanity, The Great Transition | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off on Born to create | Part 3: Connect

Born to create | Part 2: Source

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creative inspiration. Where does it originate? From a Sea Change Design perspective, we are all designers. As designers, we are vision-seekers, summoning transformative resolutions and revelations.

Posted in Business, Creativity, Design, The Great Transition, Transformation | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off on Born to create | Part 2: Source

Born to create | Part 1: Life

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

During this great climax of our time, creativity is essential—if we are to resolve the pressing issues that define whether our way of life evolves or dissolves.

Posted in Business, Creativity, Design, Humanity, The Great Transition, Transformation | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off on Born to create | Part 1: Life
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