A Creative Block is a Building Block

In this talk, Chani Perera delves into how creative challenges can transform into opportunities for growth. With over 15 years of experience in design communication and academia, Chani illustrates how moments of creative blockages are not obstacles but catalysts for innovation. She highlights how design is transdisciplinary, enabling creatives to expand their intelligence, experiment, and ultimately find purpose through these barriers.

Chani’s extensive work across diverse sectors, including advertising, education, and business consultancy, underscores her belief that creativity should drive meaningful expression and social impact. Drawing from her academic background, which includes a Master’s Degree in Design Innovation, she emphasizes how designers can leverage these blocks to unlock fresh perspectives and foster more resilient creative processes.

This talk is designed to inspire designers, innovators, and creators to embrace setbacks as part of the journey toward breakthroughs. Attendees will walk away with strategies to turn frustration into fuel for growth, transforming…