I'm looking for a World War 2 essay that may be titled "Missing the War", which is about the difference in perception between how the Second World War was portrayed in the media and how it was for the soldiers involved. [more inside]
posted by codacorolla on Nov 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Creative ideas for old opalescent bottles?
posted by watercarrier on Nov 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Hey artists and creative types! How do you get back at it when you've been out of the studio for a long time? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Oct 6, 2009 - 14 answers

Talented, creative, experienced (but mostly non-German-speaking) Canadian digital artist looking for postproduction/retouching work in Berlin. Got any leads or advice for my girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Oct 5, 2009 - 0 answers

Do the creative marketing jobs seen in the A&E TV show Mad Men still exist today? [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on Sep 14, 2009 - 21 answers

I’m trying to find some creative commons or free use music for my GF to use on the video she did for Facebook as a fund raising tool for her Susan G Komen 3 day walks in October. [more inside]
posted by white_devil on Sep 1, 2009 - 10 answers

I would really like to know which NYC-based German agency is advertising this position on Craigslist:
Senior Systems Analyst
Anyone care to speculate?
posted by harlan on Aug 19, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I force myself to write? I have the ideas...I have the time, I think I even have the skill. I just don't have the follow-through. [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Jul 23, 2009 - 31 answers

Ms. Quizicalcoatl is looking for an artistic hobby, but she is very goal-oriented. Help! [more inside]
posted by Quizicalcoatl on Jul 5, 2009 - 23 answers

Innovative Workspaces: What works and what doesn't? [more inside]
posted by degrees_of_freedom on Jun 16, 2009 - 20 answers

I used to be creative. How do I get that back? [more inside]
posted by Hugh2d2 on Jun 2, 2009 - 32 answers

How am I supposed to make financial projections for a business plan when I don't even know how much money I'd earn in a month? [more inside]
posted by divabat on May 19, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me devise an Edward Tufte-approved visual system for tracking my life/health/happiness! Portable, layered, colorful, graph-like but illustrated... [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on May 18, 2009 - 5 answers

Is the theory of sublimation—the idea of channeling sexual energy into creative or physical output—still considered valid? Is there evidence that it "works"? [more inside]
posted by Busoni on May 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Are there still jobs in the creative side of advertising that don't require a path from graphic design/art direction and aren't subordinated to marketing and its modern emphasis on data and metrics? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on May 5, 2009 - 12 answers

Have you done a workshop with Julia Cameron and/or have you spent time at Kripalu in Western Mass? I'm thinking about signing up for Julia Cameron's Artist's Way Workshop at Kripalu next week, but money is tight and I want to make sure this will be worth the $500. [more inside]
posted by wholebroad on Apr 26, 2009 - 4 answers

My friend is getting married and just gave me his porn collection! A cursory count makes it about 240 magazines. It's mostly hetero mags from the late 80's, early 90's. What fun and creative thing could I do with them? [more inside]
posted by Sully on Apr 15, 2009 - 39 answers

Is there an effective and easy to use website for writers to post writing samples? [more inside]
posted by SinisterPurpose on Mar 27, 2009 - 5 answers

When creating, would you pursue a simple premise you know you can execute to perfection, or would you pursue a really complex you know might flop? [more inside]
posted by world b free on Mar 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Teach a person without a creative/coding/CSS bone in his body to talk at least semi-intelligently to graphic and web designers. [more inside]
posted by webhund on Mar 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Currently I am a young college lass with lots of time on my hands. I take a class one day a week and have a substituting job where I can work or choose not to work any day of the week that I want. I am so bored with life right now. With all this free time on my hands I would love to pursue a crazy off the wall job...video game tester, Mary Washington impersonator, plow truck driver, you name it; even if it is only short term. Any Suggestions?
posted by BettyBurnheart on Mar 5, 2009 - 22 answers

Emerging and small/medium scale artists and creatives: what would you like your manager to do? What would compel you to hire the services of a manager/admin person/PA and how much would you be willing to pay? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 4, 2009 - 2 answers

Nonlamephotopraphyfilter: What are some websites, books, and/or magazines that have some neat photos? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Feb 22, 2009 - 17 answers

Creative cooks, I need your help. What can I make with a whole bunch of filled chocolates? [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Feb 13, 2009 - 18 answers

What are some good resources for designing a logo for my company? [more inside]
posted by coachjerry on Dec 26, 2008 - 13 answers

What are some unusual ways people have employed to get employed? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Dec 20, 2008 - 13 answers

Where can I find examples of successful applications for grants, fellowships and scholarships related to writing and/or international research, along the lines of Fulbright, NEA, etc? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Dec 9, 2008 - 6 answers

How can a young creative break into the world of advertising? What does it take to live in Chicago and go to Chicago Portfolio School? [more inside]
posted by designbyme on Dec 7, 2008 - 12 answers

What hobby/activity can I do while listening to music/podcasts? The catch? I want some tangible product or useful skill as an end result. [more inside]
posted by verevi on Dec 5, 2008 - 28 answers

What icon represents 'Graphic Design?' [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Nov 11, 2008 - 21 answers

I think I need a new MP3 player. What do I get? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Oct 20, 2008 - 29 answers

FairUse: I work for a major public state university doing video podcasts for distribution over iTunesU. I've looked up many articles about fair use, but I'm never quite sure where I stand. [more inside]
posted by gzimmer on Oct 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Conference-room-naming filter (since yall are so damn good at it). [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Oct 10, 2008 - 25 answers

I feel the need to be creative, but can't figure out what sort of outlet is the best to get my ideas out. How do I figure out what sort of creativity I have? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Sep 17, 2008 - 14 answers

My group and I are looking for a creative project title. The project is for a design class. Our idea is to have a locker where people put their keys before a night of drinking, and in order to get the keys back, they must blow into a breathalyzer to prove their ability to drive. [more inside]
posted by byrleyar on Sep 14, 2008 - 20 answers

Need to find an Audigy 2 ZS notebook adapter cord [more inside]
posted by allen.spaulding on Aug 28, 2008 - 3 answers

How does one get a start in the tourism / travel consultant business? Education or work experience? What kinds? More questions than answers, inside... [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Aug 25, 2008 - 1 answer

I currently own the educational version (no real difference beyond the price) of Adobe CS2 Premium Web Bundle which includes Macromedia Studio 8. I need to upgrade to CS3 for school, but I can't find the "bundle" that has the programs I need. [more inside]
posted by niles on Aug 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me to disco disco on holiday! Suggest some portable speakers, sub$100, for non-ipod player. [more inside]
posted by MarvinJ on Aug 19, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm interested in learning more about design and illustration, and I live in Florida. I thought about attending a conference here in Orlando (so no hotel or travel fees), but being new to this I am not sure about the presenters, and the price tag is hefty (even with my discount code, $395 for three days). So, creative Mefites, tell me what you think! [more inside]
posted by misha on Aug 6, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm building a photo scavenger hunt for teens ages 13-14. Creative suggestions needed. [more inside]
posted by JimmyJames on Jul 23, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for low cost (e.g. community college) writing classes to improve the artistic aspects of my non-fiction (essay, blog entry, resume, website content, etc.) writing. [more inside]
posted by jcdill on Jun 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Tracking software makes me weep. Help me find a simple program for making music on my computer. [more inside]
posted by gc on Jun 5, 2008 - 7 answers

I've been offered a new contract/consulting job where I would be paid not by the hour or for a specific deliverable, but at a flat weekly rate. Under this arrangement, how might I make intellectual property distinctions between works that will belong to this client, and outside works I may do for myself or others? [more inside]
posted by weston on Apr 8, 2008 - 12 answers

[SoundCardFilter] What are your recommendations for a PCI-based gaming sound card on Windows Vista? [more inside]
posted by trokair on Apr 4, 2008 - 5 answers

What are some creative, gaggy/silly birthday gifts with the number "60" in them? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Mar 17, 2008 - 8 answers

What fun things can I do with paper planes? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm a 22-year-old female, dealing with a relapse of depression/almost-quarter-life crisis. I'm doing the therapy + medication thing, but what else I can do to help me get out of this rut? How do you deal with relapses of depression? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 14, 2008 - 19 answers

Please help me determine the best way to ask for feedback from a company that I'm very interested in, but doesn't seem to be interested in me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2008 - 13 answers

Art Filter: MeFites, can you help me compile a list of outstanding artists, any medium, that destroy their work as part of the process? [more inside]
posted by CreativeJuices on Mar 11, 2008 - 34 answers