What is a retro-futurist? A steampunker, of course! Steampunk is a combination of old world craft with new world technology.What lessons are there for mindshifting?
There is money to be made for those who can elegantly combine the two. However, that's not the lesson for today.
The Lesson: Adopting Virtual Design and Construction but following the old world phasing of schematics, design development, construction drawings etc. is a Steampunk approach to a project. It will soon become a curious novelty but misses the point and misses the target.
Steampunking can be a great exercise in creative thinking. This leads me to my favorite creative thinker, Michael Vance, former dean of Disney University. He describes innovation as a derivative of one of four approaches:
I enjoy Steampunk because it spurs a mindshift with a high cool factor thrown in. Take a look, below, at this Wall Street Journal Online video about Steampunking. What are some of your favorite Steampunk ideas?Steampunking can be a great exercise in creative thinking. This leads me to my favorite creative thinker, Michael Vance, former dean of Disney University. He describes innovation as a derivative of one of four approaches:
- Invention/Invention
- Invention/Di-vention
- Invention/Extension
- Functional Substitution
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The concept of art based on transformation rather than creation is fascinating. I find it very encouraging in terms of Operation Mindshift.
A favorite of steampunkers is the transformation of electric guitars. If you go to Google Images and search steampunk + guitars there are some impressive things to see.
Interesting stuff for sure. Nice to meet you on the Marta train. Reminding you (and your family) to read The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. Enjoy Atlanta
Kevin
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