HOW Collections: Creativity Column 2011

WHAT'S INSIDE:

COOKING UP SOME INSPIRATION
Step away from the computer and mosey into the kitchen to light the fires of inspiration. Designers can look to other outlets, like cooking, to feed their creative needs.

TRADING PLACES
Ever wonder what it's like to walk in someone else's creative shoes? Through SwapYourShop.com, restless souls can try other locations and cultures on for size.

YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY
It happens to the best of us: Our creative process derails and we feel like failures. Pros like Chip Kidd, Paula Scher, Stefan Sagmeister and Robynne Raye can relate, and here they share tips for picking ourselves up when we're down.

KID-TESTED, DESIGNER-APPROVED
Designer dad Rob Kimmel offers 7 games to kick-start any kid's imagination and learning process with creative play.

DESIGNING TO YOUR OWN BEAT
From a paper record player to the best in gig posters, see how designers make their work sing. Plus, find your rhythm and let music inspire your next project.

INSIDE ETSY
Ever wonder what it's like to work at Etsy? Get the scoop on how these in-house designers thrive within the walls of one of the industry's top creative hubs.