Books Teresa Brazen Loves
Teresa recommends three very different books, one related to the work she does, one gorgeous kids book with illustrations but no words, and one classic novel. Here's what Teresa has to say about her choices:
Think Wrong is "good for helping you push the boundaries of your own thinking and the way your brain works. Great for ideation."
Pool is "an illustration book that is meaningful for both kids and adults. I look through it/make up the story with my daughter. It's a great reminder to look where others aren't looking, to embrace curiosity and imagination, and how delightful it is to discover friendship when/where you weren't expecting it. I like books like this that have no words and invite you to fill in the gaps yourself."
And her thoughts on The Handmaid's Tale. "I love books like this that send your mind into an alternate future and help you both appreciate now but be more vigilant about the future you are in part responsible for creating."
Check out our interview with Teresa!
Teresa Brazen grew up loving art and feeling confident in her ability to create. After working for several years as a visual artist, she decided to look for a new kind of work where she could continue to be creative. That led her to user experience design. Today, she leads professional education at Cooper and tells us, "Creativity is something that you can bring into any kind of work, and in a large part it’s really up to you to do that."
