Book description
WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD - "A delightful, compelling book that offers a dazzling array of practical, thoughtful exercises designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection, and make our lives better."--Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier podcast In an era of ambiguous, messy problems--as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change--it's vital to have both an inquisitive mind and the ability to act with intention. Creative Acts for Curious People is filled with ways to build those skills with resilience, care, and confidence. At Stanford University's world-renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, aka "the d.school," students and faculty, experts and seekers bring together diverse perspectives to tackle ambitious projects; this book contains the experiences designed to help them do it. A provocative and highly visual companion, it's a definitive resource for people who aim to draw on their curiosity and creativity in the face of uncertainty. Teeming with ideas about discovery, learning, and leading the way through unknown creative territory, Creative Acts for Curious People includes memorable stories and more than eighty innovative exercises. Curated by executive director Sarah Stein Greenberg, after being honed in the classrooms of the d.school, these exercises originated in some of the world's most inventive and unconventional minds, including those of d.school and IDEO founder David M. Kelley, ReadyMade magazine founder Grace Hawthorne, innovative choreographer Aleta Hayes, Google chief innovation evangelist Frederik G. Pferdt, and many more. To bring fresh approaches to any challenge-world changing or close to home-you can draw on exercises such as Expert Eyes to hone observation skills, How to Talk to Strangers to foster understanding, and Designing Tools for Teams to build creative leadership. The activities are at once lighthearted, surprising, tough, and impactful-and reveal how the hidden dynamics of design can drive more vibrant ways of making, feeling, exploring, experimenting, and collaborating at work and in life. This book will help you develop the behaviors and deepen the mindsets that can turn your curiosity into ideas, and your ideas into action.
Betty Cricket
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Digger
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow.
Unseen
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations β they're spot on. Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's functionality is truly commendable. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Atomic Blastoid
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening.
PixelPilgrim
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle β I can enjoy books while doing chores! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Steel Cut Toe
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Bug Fire
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Lime
CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences.
Little Granger
I've found my new favorite way to relax β cuddled up with an audiobook. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
Easy Mac
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle β I can enjoy books while doing chores! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
ByteBard
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. I'm addicted to this app β it's like having a library in my pocket. ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. I appreciate the dark mode option. Itβs easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Tea Kettle
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. π± Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go β this app is like a portable library in my pocket. ππ Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Sloth
My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Hex Panther
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. Efficiency and ease combined β this app is a must-have for book lovers. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§
Gamer Bean
Audiobooks have never been this accessible β this app is a true innovation. ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. πΆββοΈπ Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks β nature and narratives, a perfect match! πΆββοΈπ§ I canβt believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
DreamWeaver
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket.
InfinityInsight
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations β it's like the app knows me! The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster.
SneakerKid
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Pogue
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
AxelRoad
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience