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Author Archives: Lauralee Alben
Transforming crisis into consciousness
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
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Grief Cry
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 #
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Design Mastery
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
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Loving the mystery: Mary Oliver’s legacy
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
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Signs of Hope
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
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Born to create | Part 5: Wisdom
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
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Born to create | Part 4: Care
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
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Born to create | Part 3: Connect
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
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Born to create | Part 2: Source
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.
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Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben
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Born to create | Part 1: Life
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.
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Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben
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