I advocate for and defend the value of imagination in society through discourse and collaboration. Creativity is an adaptive human ability that is absolutely required to meet our evolving needs.I personally do this in a few ways:- I'm co-founder and strategist at Direct Message, the most creative studio you've never heard of, making magic for Netflix, Paramount, Nickelodeon, Indeed, ATTN:, and other brands and agencies. We focus primarily in creative industries— media, marketing, entertainment, music, and culture. Do you need creative strategy or services from good people who love solving big creative problems? Let’s talk.- I study, write about, and speak on creative process, business, technology, and culture, typically through a synthesis of sociology, anthropology, computer science, information science, cognitive science, psychology, interaction design, systems design, narrative theory, media studies, and game design. Do you need to creatively provoke a class or team to think bigger? Let’s talk.- I am a mentor to creatives and people who want to cultivate their creativity, regardless of expertise, medium, or status. Do you need a creative mentor? Let’s talk.- I am an artist, primarily through the written word, code, 3D, traditional illustration, and paint. I build symbolic worlds filled with character and express them in interactive, delightful, and provocative ways. Do you need an imaginative collaborator? Let’s talk.