Mindset in the Design World with Ben Burns

Ben Burns is a designer, entrepreneur, author, and leader who currently serves as COO at The Futur. He also founded Burnt Creative, a brand experience agency in Richmond, Virginia, and served as Vice President on the executive board of the Richmond AIGA chapter. With a BA in Media Arts from the University of South Carolina and a Masters Certificate in Cyber Security from Armstrong Atlantic University, Ben has collaborated with brands like DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures, AMC, TBS, Team USA, Laika, and Hyatt, along with several startups.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • The role and impact of AI in the creative process.

  • Strategies to unlock and nurture creativity.

  • Insights on valuing and pricing creative work.

  • Recommendations from Ben Burns for resources and creators to follow.

In this episode…

In the Pixel Retentive Podcast episode with Ben Burns, Carl and John discuss the impact of AI on creativity, emphasizing the importance of leveraging AI tools without replacing human creativity. Ben, Carl, and John share insights on nurturing creativity, removing performance pressure, and valuing creative work appropriately, noting the challenge of finding clients who appreciate the creator's value.

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