In this class, you will explore the intrinsic relationship between your workspace and your creative output. Additionally, you will uncover how subtle tweaks to your environment can affect your mood, mindset, and overall work efficiency.

A short overview of each of the lessons:

"Creativity" - is about understanding how and why the design of our environment has an impact on how we feel and what are the prerequisites for more creativity. Here we will also discuss the concept of 'brain priming' and debunk the myth of the 'tortured artist’.

"Personalisation" The lesson underscores the value of personalising workspaces to boost creativity. It covers physical comfort, task-specific designs, and catering to psychological needs, leading to increased productivity.

“Move” This lesson highlights how the different positions of the body and moving the body influence creativity and how we might design our creative space to support that.

"Beauty" This lesson discusses an interesting study about how the aesthetics of our environment and art cultivate positivity, enhance cognition and influence creativity. It also gives examples of how to achieve a sense of beauty and how to incorporate art in the workspace.

"Open Spaces" - This lesson shows how tall ceilings and outward views stimulate creative thinking and gives examples of how we might be able to achieve that even if we live in small spaces with limited budgets.

"Take a Break" - Besides working, relaxing is one of the best mental states for creative ideas. Here we discuss the design features that support comfort and internal focus.

"The Florist" - interview with high-end British florist and Netflix Show winner “The Big Flower Fight” Henk Rolling about his creative process and how his workspace supports him to do that.

"The Urban Sketch Artist" - Interview with James Richards, a talented sketch artist from Florida, USA doing beautiful art worldwide. He talks about his daily sketching routine and how he designed his environment to help him do his best work.

"The Watercolour Artist" - here, we talk to Elise Aabakken, a Norwegian artist living in Paris, about her creative process and how she structured her space to keep her watercolour routine easy and fun.

"The Brand Strategist" - Interview with Leiry Seron, a brand identity designer living in Finland. She talks about how the light fluctuations in her country influence her work process and how her other creative hobbies inspire her work.

Enrolling in "Home Office Interior Design for More Creativity" allows you to refine your workspace, optimize your productivity, and inspire your creative journey. It equips you with practical tools to reshape your environment in alignment with your creative goals. Start this exploration today, and take a step towards a more productive and creative future.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the influence of workspace design on creativity and work efficiency.
Learn to personalize your workspace to cater to your creative needs and boost productivity.
Discover the impact of physical movement on creativity and how to design for it.
Appreciate the role of aesthetics and art in enhancing cognition and positivity.
Learn to incorporate 'open spaces' in your design for stimulating creative thinking.
Understand the importance of rest in the creative process and design features that support it.

Who is this class for?

Remote Workers: Individuals who work from home and are keen to boost their productivity and creativity by optimizing their workspace.
Artists and Creatives: Artists, writers, designers, or anyone engaged in a creative profession or hobby seeking to enhance their creative output through the design of their work environment.
Design Enthusiasts: People interested in interior design or those wanting to understand how space design impacts cognition and creativity.
Productivity Seekers: Those interested in personal development, particularly in enhancing productivity and creative thinking, will find practical value in this course.

In essence, this course is for anyone eager to understand and harness the power of their workspace to foster a more creative and productive work routine. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a creative hobbyist, or simply a curious learner, if you believe in the potential of your surroundings to influence your work and creativity, this course is for you.

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Special thanks to the people who agreed to be interviewed for this class!

James Richards

https://www.skillshare.com/user/jamesrichards

https://www.instagram.com/jrsketchbook/

https://www.jamesrichardssketchbook.com

If not otherwise specified, photos by Pattie Richards

Cover Photo by James Richards

Henck Rolling

https://www.henckroling.com

https://www.instagram.com/henckroling/

Leiry Seron

https://www.instagram.com/leiryseron/

Photos by Leiry Seron and The Blue Bank Coworking Space @blabankinn

Elise Aabakken

https://www.instagram.com/aqua.d.elise/

https://www.eliseaabakkenstudios.com/store-1

Create Greg

https://www.instagram.com/creategreg/

https://www.creategreg.com/link

Linda Lau

https://twitter.com/linchinlin

Marie Zanzal

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qe8W_hgx-dA8hmmFVA6Eg/featured

https://www.skillshare.com/profile/MarieH-Zanzal/9835662

Matthias Klepeisz

https://www.instagram.com/matthiasklepeisz/

Susann Goerg

https://happyhomes.co

https://www.instagram.com/happyhomes.co/

Leanne Van

https://www.skillshare.com/user/leannevan

https://www.leannevan.com

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Who am I?

I’m a licensed architect with over a decade of experience in Vienna, Austria. I have a double degree in Architecture and "Building Science and Technology", and I am deeply passionate about design psychology and optimising interior design to create great emotional experiences for people. My goal is to design spaces that make people FEEL loved, happier, healthier, and more creative.

In my classes, you will find tips and strategies that will help you design a great home. You will learn how certain design decisions can influence your emotions and behaviour and what you can do to create a home that will make you feel happier and supported in your goals.

You can also check out my class, How to Think Like an Architect

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Home Interior Design For Better Habits: Self-Development By Design

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