31 May 2025
Igniting Creativity Through Unconventional Journeys
From Lakeside Breakthroughs to Swedish Design Dreams The Make Happen crew has landed in Gothenburg – and they're not just here for the coffee (though it's pretty spectacular). Fresh from another transformative residential week, the team is buzzing with that unique energy that comes from watching creative minds explode into action. Their January 2025 MA Creative Practice cohort just wrapped up seven days of pure creative intensity, and the feedback? Chef's kiss. "Generative. Exciting. Brain Stimulating. Connecting. Inspiring. Thought Provoking." These aren't just buzzwords – they're battle cries from artists who are only halfway through their journey but already showing their work to the world. Because here's the thing: a hidden project really is a dead project. What Happens When Creatives Get Uncomfortable? Magic. Pure, unfiltered magic. While most people are still talking about their New Year's resolutions, these artists are already doing, therefore knowing. They're not waiting for permission or perfect conditions – they're challenging norms and making old ways defend their existence. Meanwhile, in Sweden... The team isn't just decompressing (though those lakeside views definitely help). They're diving deep into the creative DNA that makes The Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft so compelling. Because when you're committed to being authentic and pushing boundaries, inspiration comes from everywhere – especially from spaces that celebrate the beautiful collision of tradition and innovation. The Plot Twist? They're Just Getting Started. September 2025 is on the horizon, and the team is cooking up something big. Not just bigger workshops or fancier venues – we're talking about ideas that could ripple out globally. Because when your mission is to help creatives find their volume up moment, you don't think small. The comfort zone? Left it at the airport. The future? It's being built right now, one audacious action at a time. Status through vulnerability, impact through dialogue, change through courage. This is what happens when you get discomfortable on purpose.