John Updike once said, “Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity…any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right or better.”

As I was reviewing the Top 50 Most Creative People of the decade in Ad Age, this quote came to mind.  I have learned, as Mr. Updike did, that being creative doesn’t necessarily mean you are the most artistic, but that you did your piece of the job better and in a new way than ever before.    The people featured in … read more

Over the weekend I had the honor of serving on a charrette (definition: an intense period of design activity, especially architectural) for The Belmead Mansion on the James River. Unfortunately, just like most of you who are reading this, I had never heard of the Belmead Mansion, yet it is a remarkable piece of American and African American history. The most amazing part for me was not the architecture of the place but the story of the people. This story is truly an inspiration in … read more