Vacation All I Ever Wanted, In A Tree

August 3rd, 2010 | No Comments

Looking for a break this summer, somewhere to “vanish” for a little vacation? Well here is a hotel that literally is invisible to the surrounding forest. This hotel just recently opened a few weeks ago and looks like its straight out of a sci-fi story, the perfect place for the Jetsons if they moved into [...]

Interview with Kursty Groves, author of “I Wish I Worked There! A Look Inside the Most Creative Spaces in Business”

June 8th, 2010 | No Comments

 Kursty Groves
 
Title of Book: I Wish I Worked There! A Look Inside the Most Creative Spaces in Business
 
What are some of the main themes of your book?
 

A behind the scenes look at how some of the world’s most famous brands nurture and support a creative culture.
Surprising finds and inspiring insights around how these companies make [...]

Great Spaces for Networking

April 28th, 2010 | No Comments

We’ve all attended multitudes of networking events throughout our working careers. Some have been more successful than others. Sometimes it’s easy to meet people, other times it feels awkward starting a conversation with someone you’ve never met before. I think few of us have considered the full effect that the choice of venue has on how [...]

Creative Workspaces

April 8th, 2010 | 2 Comments

I recently read a great article written by David Straker titled “Creative Workspaces” courtesy of my friends at Catch Your Limit Consulting. Thanks Tom! As you can imagine, that title hit close to home for me as the propulsive force that caused me to open Catalyst Ranch was the lack of such workspaces being available [...]

Play: Electric Slide

February 24th, 2010 | No Comments

A group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful energy.

By: Marc Kristal
Illustrated by: Mike Perry, Jim Stoten
Location: New York, New York
Published in: Dec/Jan 10 Dwell Magazine

For something that’s meant to celebrate the pleasures of childhood, the playground sure has gotten old. The essential [...]

Creative Meeting Space in NYC & Columbus, OH

August 4th, 2009 | No Comments

I know that you can’t always get to Chicago for your meeting and finding creative meeting space seems to be the country’s best kept secret, so I thought I would start introducing you to some of our friends in this selective niche. Yes, there’s this underground group of us who all believe that environment is [...]

FONT OF CREATIVITY!

April 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Here at Catalyst Ranch we are always looking for inspirational ideas, thoughts and environmental elements to ignite creativity. One of the best ways that I have found to foster creativity is to change environments and try new ways to find my “Creative Zone.”
I thought it would be fun to ask two other creative experts where [...]

Peter Lloyd Addresses Creative Space

April 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Today we are thrilled to welcome Peter Lloyd to our Creatives‘ Space. He is one of the leading experts in Creative Space and the role environment plays in Creativity and Innovation. He is the author of Creative Space and you can find out more about his MANY creative endeavors by visiting PeterLloyd.com.
So sit back, make [...]

Space CAN Make You More Creative –

April 8th, 2009 | No Comments

I often hear that the space in which you are located does matter in terms of creativity. I know I feel more productive, creative, just plain happy when I am in a bright, colorful, sun-lit room. But is that just in my mind?
I decided to do a little research and came across the [...]

Innovation Recipe — Change locations — Move

March 27th, 2009 | No Comments

My best thoughts come when I am engaged in other endeavors. You know like working out at the gym or visiting blogs of other creative types. I am always on the hunt for new and inspiring places where I can put pencil to paper or click away into cyberspace.
When I need a break from [...]