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The power of creative constraints - Brandon Rodriguez

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Imagine you were asked to invent something new. It could be whatever you want, made from anything you choose, in any shape or size. That kind of creative freedom sounds so liberating, doesn’t it? Or ... does it? if you're like most people you’d probably be paralyzed by this task. Why? Brandon Rodriguez explains how creative constraints actually help drive discovery and innovation.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Brandon Rodriguez
Director
Bálint Farkas Gelley
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Producer
Bella Szederkényi
Designer
Máté Muszka
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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