Making Platforms for Creativity

Part 1: Analyze an Existing Platform for Creativity in Your Industry

The lecture and the reading explain what constitutes a platform for creativity. Think of what exists currently exists in your industry. Is it a software? Is it a social media platform? Is it a yearly event that takes place offline? In no more than 250 words, briefly describe it to the class. Feel free to include links and images to help us understand the platform. Briefly answer the following:

· What is the platform? Describe it.

· Explain how it demonstrates at least four of the eight principles for the design of platforms of creativity from the reading.

· Share any personal experiences that you may have had with the platform.

Part 2: Conceptualize an Idea for a  NEW Platform for Creativity in Your Industry

Think of an idea for a new platform of creativity for your industry. In no more than 250 words, briefly explain and conceptualize it for the class. Feel free to include links and images to help us understand the platform.  Briefly answer the following:

· What is the platform? Describe it.

· Explain how it demonstrates at least four of the eight principles for the design of platforms of creativity from the reading.

· Share any personal experiences that you may have had with the platform.