Workshops
»BE WATER MY FRIEND« METHODOLOGY
Creativity doesn’t happen by accident. It is our skill to learn how to imagine things in the right way and find ways to bring ideas to life.
A unique characteristic of creativity is its individuality. Just as every fingerprint can only be found once in the world, each of us has our own way of being creative. We are all creative. You cannot not be creative.
Creativity gives us three abilities. Curiosity, so we can be interested in things. Imagination, so we can look at things from different perspectives until we understand them. And naivety, so we can believe in our ideas and develop the confidence to tackle things that are new to us.
In 2017, I wanted to find out more and started the project »Be Water my Friend.« I wanted to understand the principles by which creativity works. What structure is it based on? Does creativity have specific rules and limits? Where does information end and where does interpretation begin? All of these are questions that motivated me to develop a methodology that allows you to work not only with your creativity but also on it. A framework that works like a piano. The construction defines what is fundamentally possible, but not the music you play on it.
Get to know your creativity in a new way. Strengthen your creative intelligence. Have you read my book? Have you been to one of my talks or has someone told you about my workshops?
CREATIVITY AS A SYSTEM
The »Be Water my Friend« Methodology
In addition to their duration, development processes also have a depth. In a professional context, the duration is often defined by deadlines, while career and personal development follow the principle of »lifelong learning« and lead to an open end.
In contrast, the depth of a development process determines the degree of maturity that can be achieved. But how do you penetrate a situation and the opportunities hidden within it? How do you find good solutions? How do you recognize the relevant connections?
My answer is perception. The key to opening that door is your creativity. I would be happy to show you how you can use the »Be Water my Friend« methodology to creatively illuminate and shape your development.
SCHEDULE
01. INTRODUCTION ROUND
Introduction to the »Be Water my Friend« methodology, including its three tools, and selection of a topic for the workshop.
02 . THE FIRST TWO OF THREE TOOLS
Presentation and practical application of the »Context Collector« [Context] and the »Harp of Attraction« [Motivation].
03 . THE THIRD TOOL
Presentation and practical application of the »Creative Circle« [Process], the core of the BWMF methodology.
04 . ALL THREE TOOLS COMBINED
Practical application of the three »Be Water my Friend« tools for Context, Motivation, and Process in combination.
»BE WATER MY FRIEND«
GRAPHIC JOURNEY
AND CREATIVE METHODOLOGY
ISBN: 978-3 -9 48440-33-6
224 PAGES / ENGLISH
34,-€
»BE WATER MY FRIEND«
WATERTASTING
FOUR HOURS
WORKSHOP
Learn to see your creativity
with new eyes
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
In the workshop, you will learn about the philosophy and tools of the »Be Water my Friend« methodology and how to apply them in practice.
You will learn how to reflect on situations, processes, viewpoints and perspectives both individually and with others, to formulate precise goals, develop innovative solutions and realize powerful ideas.
Send me an email to book a group workshop or private session.
If you are interested in group bookings (from 6 participants), we will coordinate the date and location together. Registration is completed by transferring the ticket invoice. Upon request, a confirmation of participation can be issued.
Whether you consider yourself creative or not, the workshop will expand the boundaries of your creativity.
With the »Be Water my Friend« methodology, you will learn a systemic framework that allows you to use principles of creative perception to generate new perspectives, impulses, and inspiration, diving deep into the essence of your personal creativity.
FEEDBACK
ON THE
WORKSHOPS
The workshop with Rafael was very inspiring and made me realize once again that in a creative profession, it is essential to encourage exchanges with others to step out of your comfort zone.
I learned to question myself more deeply and to challenge assumptions and processes from different perspectives, even when you feel like you‘ve already found the solution. I took away many impulses and have since integrated them into both my work environment and daily life. Thank you very much, dear Rafael, for this experience.
MEIKE
Agency Owner
The BWMF methodology is anything but static, just like water. Calm, wild, gentle, hard, soft, cleansing, destructive, unpredictable...
Constantly in flux, it changes its state in relation to space and time. With a brilliantly conceived system, the BWMF methodology allows for the development of solutions, while remaining as flexible as water. Water always finds a way!
MARTIN
Creative Director & Artist
Rafael elevates the known design process to new levels with his BWMF methodology. Unknown dimensions of the creative and organizational decision-making process are explored and made tangible.
Hidden goals and obstacles become clear and are surprisingly easily resolved. The workshop based on the book provided me with my personal operating manual in my pocket, convincing me like a Swiss Army Knife.
MICHAEL
Creative Director & Artist
It was really exciting to see how your system can be applied to such diverse cases and what a strong framework it provides for creative and smart solutions. It offered perspectives and structures and navigating through discussions with it was remarkable.
I really need to make time for the book. Hopefully, you find a good way to share the methodology with a broader audience, whether through the book or workshops. Very inspiring and motivating!
CHRISTIAN
Creative Director & Designlead