We seem to forget that innovation doesn't just come from equations or new kinds of chemicals, it comes from a human place. Innovation in the sciences is always linked in some way, either directly or indirectly, to a human experience. John Maeda chemicaldirectlyequation share on social
Our economy is built upon convergent thinkers, people that execute things, get them done. But artists and designers are divergent thinkers: they expand the horizon of possibilities. John Maeda artistbuildconvergent Change image and share on social
The artist needs to understand the truth that lies at the bottom of an enigma. John Maeda artistbottomenigma Change image and share on social
Anyone with a computer and a design program can create a page layout. But unless you're trained in design, it won't look very good and it won't communicate very well. John Maeda communicatecomputercreate Change image and share on social
In the '70s and '80s there was an attempt in K-12 to teach science through art or art through science. The challenge today is how do you build the ethos of art and design into the academy of science. John Maeda 70s80sacademy Change image and share on social
I don't like creating software anymore. It's too exact. It's like karate; there's no room for error. John Maeda anymorecreateerror Change image and share on social
Art shows us that human beings still matter in a world where money talks the loudest, where computers know everything about us, and where robots fabricate our next meal and also our ride there. John Maeda artbeingcomputer Change image and share on social
The best scientists that I've met are those that are humanists and scientists at the same time. John Maeda havehumanistmeet Change image and share on social
Corporations today, by their razor sharp focus on the 'bottom line' and quarterly earnings, have lost their ability to innovate. John Maeda abilitybottomcorporation Change image and share on social
