Dreams & Creativity
Nadia Makmur
Dreams are something that individuals experience daily, but they are more than just fleeting visuals that people have while sleeping. Throughout time, dreams have piqued human interest and imagination. Cultures around the world have attributed significant meanings and interpretations to dreams, with some utilizing them in daily life for guidance and enlightenment. Artists, in particular, have drawn on the surreal and unpredictable nature of dreams as inspiration for their works, melding them with real-life experiences to create pieces that are both grounded in reality and fantastical. Today, the fascination with dreams continues, with their power to captivate and intrigue us remaining as strong as ever.
The publication Dreams & Creativity is a guidebook for individuals seeking to navigate their dreams and unlock the rich resource it could provide for their creative endeavors. The book draws on the author's relationship with dreaming from a young age and emphasizes the transformative potential of embracing one's dreams and harnessing them as a tool to generate unique ideas. By encouraging readers to pay attention to their dreams and engage with them as a source of inspiration, the book offers a practical framework for harnessing the full potential of one's imagination and creative vision. Furthermore, the book's production intentionally incorporates dream-like elements through its abstract typography, editorial system, colors, and visuals. As readers flip through the pages, it immerses them in a dream experience from beginning to end.