Hassan KarimiinILLUMINATIONPlaying the Infinite GameHow much should you charge for your art? How do you get your book published with a major publisher?6 min read·Jan 23, 2024----
Hassan KarimiKnowing When to Hold and When to Fold1. Separate the artist from the art4 min read·Jan 19, 2024----
Hassan KarimiCraft or Creativity?What is the relationship between craft and creativity?4 min read·Nov 12, 2023----
Hassan KarimiOn Capturing InspirationAll creatives have an inkling to capture inspiration.3 min read·Nov 11, 2023----
Hassan KarimiinILLUMINATIONIs Motivation Hiding in Plain Sight? Archetypes Help Uncover ItPerhaps the most fundamental skill uniting all creatives is our ability to identify patterns. Pattern recognition allows us to replicate an…13 min read·May 15, 2023----
Hassan KarimiinILLUMINATIONHow Heuristics Drive the Creative ProcessIn the creative field, the ability to make quick, effective decisions is critical. Big ones, small ones — every decision could impact the…5 min read·May 13, 2023----
Hassan KarimiinILLUMINATIONGo Beyond Just Knowing Your Audience. Connect with Them.Recently, I read Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act, it offers a brilliant perspective on creativity from a music producer who’s worked with…5 min read·May 12, 2023----
Hassan KarimiinILLUMINATIONCreative work doesn’t happen in a vacuum — Make the most of your feedback opportunitiesQuality work does not happen in a vacuum, especially creative work. It’s usually the result of great collaborations and a great deal of…6 min read·Feb 1, 2023----
Hassan KarimiinILLUMINATIONGreat ideas rarely just happen — They result from practice.As creative professionals, it’s a lot of pressure to not only create pristine work but also to generate high-quality ideas.9 min read·Jan 11, 2023----
