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Illustration by Oscar Ramos Orozco for the 99% by Behance

Industry Insights provides useful and interesting links, inspirations, tips and insights from some of the best minds in art and design. This week we learn ways to fight creative block, find out the truth about the chances of finding great design furniture abandoned on the street, and we see highlights from London’s MART exhibit. 

7 Types of Creative Block (and What to Do About Them) - via the 99% by Behance

For a creative professional, a creative block isn’t just frustrating — it’s potentially career-damaging. When you rely on your creativity to pay the bills and build your reputation, you can’t afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into action.

A Look at this year’s MART at the Design Event Festival in London - via PSFK

Design Event was established in 2005 to support designers across the region, especially graduates and those at the early-mid stages of their careers; and to provide a platform for the public to engage with good design.

The Myth Of Great Designs Found On The Streets Of NYC - via Design Notes from Michael Surtees

…before moving to NYC I’d come across stories of people finding cool design furniture on the streets. Stuff that no designer would probably throw out if they knew what it was. … I can now report that the myth of cool designer furniture does indeed come true with an open eye and some patience.