Ep. 116: Exploring imagination, creativity and problem solving in teams, with guest, Tim Simpson
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Tim Simpson, discussing creativity and the design process behind costumes for popular shows.
In Episode 116,The Occupational Philosophers chat with Tim Simpson, creative director of Plunge Creations, a company probably best known for being the imaginative powerhouse in designing and making the costumes for ‘The Masked Singer UK’. In this episode they explore a wide range of topic including: Why pencil and paper beats working on a laptop How imagination focuses on what’s important to you Where to scribble your most creative ideas…clue, it’s not the front of an envelope Whether a 10m cat is ever a good idea The creative process which brings the magic of Plunge Creations to life How problem solving is a key skill which underpins the creative process How to tap into everyone’s bright ideas Is it ever possible to ‘price in the love’ on a creative project for a client? How might the education system better prioritise creativity? What might teams do to innovate and generate new ideas? Would the London Marathon be improved if everyone were dressed up? And as ever, enjoy the Thought Experiment …this time it’s: Who’s that behind the mask? About Tim Simpson As well as creating bold & crazy designs for the Masked Singer, which is one of the UK's biggest family entertainment…
People in this episode
Guest: Tim Simpson
Topics covered
- creativity
- imagination
- design
- costume making
- problem solving
- innovation
Keywords
- creativity
- costumes
- design process
- The Masked Singer
- Plunge Creations
- imagination
- problem solving
- innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Plunge Creations
Books & works: The Masked Singer UK, The Traitors, Wicked
Places: St Pancras International station, UK, London
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