Bethany Parks of Source International guides designers through a fascinating look at how chaos, wellness, and creativity intersect. From the Renaissance to modern-day innovation, this one-hour CEU reveals why times of disruption often unlock our best ideas — and how designers can harness that energy to stay inspired, resilient, and well.
Bethany Parks of Source International guides designers through a fascinating look at how chaos, wellness, and creativity intersect. From the Renaissance to modern-day innovation, this one-hour CEU reveals why times of disruption often unlock our best ideas — and how designers can harness that energy to stay inspired, resilient, and well.
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The Surprising Connection Between Creativity and Wellness
An IDCEC-Approved Course for ASID, IIDA, IDC, and more
A Study Of The Brightest Minds
Creative Examples Throughout History
Understanding The Role Of Mental Health
Why Creativity Often Follows Hardship
How AI Is Impacting Design
The Ripple Effect Of Personal Creativity
Learning Objectives
Discuss the relationship between key historical events and the subsequent creativity booms.
Define the surprisingly direct connection between wellness and creativity.
Articulate the necessity of creativity inside and outside the world of interior design.
Examine the ways in which the future of creativity happening today will impact the wellness for generations to come.
Course Summary
In this course, we explore how periods of disruption spark some of the greatest bursts of creativity in human history. We’ll revisit pandemics and cultural turning points, examine the tight connection between wellness and the creative brain, and learn how designers can use chaos as fuel for new ideas. From Michelangelo to The Jetsons, this CEU blends history, science, and imagination to show how change reshapes our industry — and ourselves.
Chaos, Creativity, and Change
Presented by Source International. Exclusively available on-demand on Design Stage.
To receive credit for today’s on-demand course, you must score at least 80% on the post-class quiz. If you score above 80%, we’ll report your credit to IDCEC and automatically generate a PDF certificate for your records.
Source International is a design-driven furniture manufacturer dedicated to American craftsmanship, approachable price points and responsive service. Based in the U.S., the brand re-imagines contract seating and lounge solutions with an emphasis on thoughtful form, functional reliability and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Charm Lounge
Martini Chair
Bliss Chair
Jump Chair
Axis Stool
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