ITS - W43 : Ultra-Mega-Super-Duper-Loop

Doubting A4 paper can form a LOOP can fits more than 5 people?

(without joining them back from pieces)

Say YES, and be amazed.

Believe me, is not a maze.

But a super-well-plan-structured-cut paper will amaze everyone's life.

See, with this super-duper-gigantic loop will seriously 'expand' your circle in life.

(I think it can fits more than 5 hypo too, so can go really WILD this time.)

so this Ultra-Mega-Super-Duper-Gigantic-Loop-of-Life teaches you few lessons.

1. Don't laugh at fat woman buying a small dress, because she possibly fits in.

2. Don't mess with A4 paper, because they can loop you, your family, your spouse family in it easily.

3. Papers are important and cool sometimes, use'em wisely.

4. Last but not least, always bring out the best from something, it will surely amaze someone's life.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Some of us, particularly creative individuals, hear about the "Creative Process". Who of you think that it involves one process? eg. research, brainstorming, drafts, final. Well, it's time to rethink. It turns out that a creative process involves 3 core processes, David reveals this during his interesting sharing session, so read on and find out what they are.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Routine

Stick to the same routine everyday, it is the KEY to creative inspiration. Neuroscience has confirmed that routines create what is called "Circadian Rythms" - patterns of arousal, alertness etc. These rythms can be magnified by objects and surroundings, eg. music, drinks, food etc. which then trigger your "creative state of mind"

Action - Notice your times of alertness and focus it on your work, do it with the same surroundings and objects.

System

We all need a strong system to capture our ideas, this helps us to focus on jobs at hand, like a "to-do" list for example. A system is there to fall back on if your routine fails because it does not depend on circumstance, so nothing slips your mind and everything get done, eventually.

Action - Monitor how you spend your time, explore "productivity systems".

Spontaneity

Creativity involves spontaneity, surprise and that special "Aha!" moment. The more you work on routines and systems, the more "Aha!" moments you will get, the KEY is to let it happen naturally and not force it.

Action - Take a break from your routine (take a walk, have a drink, watch TV etc.), always be open to new things and ridiculously crazy ideas, CAPTURE (write them down, draw them out etc.)

Now let's leave you with a quote from one of the most creative writers that lived,

“There are certain things I do if I sit down to write. I have a glass of water or a cup of tea. There’s a certain time I sit down, from 8:00 to 8:30, somewhere within that half hour every morning. I have my vitamin pill and my music, sit in the same seat, and the papers are all arranged in the same places. The cumulative purpose of doing these things the same way every day seems to be a way of saying to the mind, you’re going to be dreaming soon.” -Stephen King-

Christmas Greetings!

Our Brand New Idea & Planning Room!

It's been ages since we, CC+J last posted!

All is well and life's been busy but nevertheless we are pleased to announced that we at CC+J now have our very own Idea & Planning Room!

With objective of making ideas the core of our company, a brand new room has been created to encourage and nourish this new value in everyone at CC+J. So... Without further ado, let use present to you our brand new Idea & Planning Room!

Rules and Regulations! Abide before entering!

Tadah! Welcome to our nice and homey I&P Room!

Pillows! Bean bags! Lot's of them!

The blog's all Categorized!!

Woohoo!! I've finally finished categorizing every post on the blog!!

Enjoy people~ You can now click on the Sections for more specific types of posting..

Cheers to all and have a great day!

4 Types of People in a Meeting/Discussion/Seminar/Talk. Which one are you?

During our weekly Group Meeting 2 weeks ago, our Creative Director, Joescher brought up a topic that he learned from his one of Toastmasters Leadership Meeting.

At any point in our lives, we are bound to be attending some sort of meeting, discussion, seminar or talk. Sometimes it's about something we are interested about and sometime it is made compulsory for us to attend. But what mental state do we normally take on when it comes to things like this?

According to Joescher, there are 4 Types of People or the state of mind a person takes on when in a Meeting/Discussion/Seminar/Talk: The Prisoner, The Graduate, The Holiday Maker, The Student.

The Prisoner is one who's feels like they are forced to come and the moment they are on location, they are like prisoners in their own mind.
The Graduate is one who has the mentality of having just graduated from University. Everything that is stated to them is recieved with a "Been there, Done that" mentality. They percieve themselves as knowing everything and is not willing/receptive to learn something new.

The Holiday Maker is someone who is present but his/her mind is floating elsewhere most of the time.

The Student is someone who is present both in body and mind. He/she comes ready with an eagerness to learn because he/she feel that there will something new that they can learn from the experience.

Now who would you wanna be? The prisoner? The graduate? The holiday maker? or the student? All of us at CC+J choose to make the Students our goal. What about you?

CC+J Adhaus' Family Photos

Feast your eyes on the people of CC+J Adhaus.

Our first ever family photo. (October 31,2007)

Second one and this time with Chin Yong, our Design Director.

(November 5,2007)

The latest family members of CC+J Adhaus.

(August 13,2008)

Top left - Crystal (Strategic Planner), Daniel (Head of Creative),

Zen (Account Manager), Henry (Art Director), Chin Yong (Design Director)

Bottom left - Sharon (Finance Manager), Joescher (Creative Director/Co-founder),

Chee Chiaw (Head of Strategy/Co-founder), Teh (Head of Interactive),

Junnie (Account Executive)

And of course, a must have for every photo shoot,the candid shot!

Here in CC+J,we are more of a family than work colleagues. That's just how close we are. We share dreams, values, laughter, fun and sorrow. Keep a close eye on us.

We're the team who make brands famous!