CreativeMornings/Munich

At CreativeMornings Munich, we've had an exceptional year filled with captivating events, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring interactions, all in Munich's most beautiful locations.

We had 11 wonderful events at great locations all over Munich. 

We also tried something new this year: At our ‘Night at the Museum’, we developed a unique tour especially for our community. It was organised in and by the TUM Architecture Museum at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich.

We look forward to organising more events of this kind. If you have any suggestions, ideas or feedback: Please do not hesitate to contact us!

💙 A big thank you to all our great speakers, the lovely hosts at the cool locations, and of course, to our amazing community! It's so nice to see you every month and chat with all of you! We wish you wonderful and relaxed days with your friends and families and would love to see you next year at one of our events! 

Our theme for January is #JOURNEY. We'll share all the details at the start of the new year.

Dear CreativeMornings Community 💙

Recently we got the chance to sit down with Spark Reply, one of our newest sponsors. They gave us lots of interesting insights from their design experience and why they engage in fostering creative communities. What is the main business field of Spark Reply? SPARK REPLY: Spark Reply is a specialised unit of the Reply Group focused on driving innovation and design. At Spark Reply we design the experiences of tomorrow that make businesses future-proof. Our approach involves transforming existing enterprises or introducing entirely new ventures tailored to our client's unique challenges. We excel at identifying growth opportunities by interpreting and anticipating future needs, challenging the status quo, and seizing new market openings through disruptive experiences, from inception to launch. Moreover, we expedite the scaling of internal teams by assisting in the creation and expansion of high-performing design and product management teams for maximum impact. Our clients span diverse industries including automotive, financial & insurance services, consumer goods, travel & logistics, telco, energy, and more. What motivated Spark Reply to consider a partnership with Creative Mornings Munich? SPARK REPLY: Supporting Creative Mornings Munich interests us because it offers a chance to connect with the creative community, raise awareness, and share knowledge. We're eager to meet new people, exchange ideas, and collaborate on exciting projects. Additionally, participating in events like this helps us stay at the forefront of creative trends and innovations. It's an opportunity to discover fresh talent and explore potential partnerships. Overall, Creative Mornings Munich aligns with our goals of networking, learning, and contributing to the creative ecosystem. What does community mean to you? SPARK REPLY: Community to us embodies a sense of connection, collaboration, and support among individuals with shared interests or goals. At Spark Reply, we value community-building both locally and globally. We engage with initiatives like Creative Mornings Munich, UX Mondays to foster connections, exchange ideas, and nurture creativity within the Munich creative ecosystem. We do similar activities in Milan, where we also have an office, with local entities such as Service Design Drinks and UX talks (Experience Design Academy). In Munich, we perceive a vibrant and dynamic creative ecosystem characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a strong sense of community and we are thrilled to expand ours. What does creativity and/or innovation mean to you? SPARK REPLY: Creativity and innovation are fundamental for us, Sparkies. Creativity is the ability to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and approach challenges with fresh perspectives. Innovation is about transforming those creative ideas into practical solutions that add value and drive progress. In our day-to-day work, creativity plays a central role in problem-solving, ideation, and designing innovative solutions for our clients.

"In Munich, we perceive a vibrant and dynamic creative ecosystem characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a strong sense of community and we are thrilled to expand ours."

Dear CreativeMornings Munich community, dear friends,

After 3 wonderful years of being the host of our great CreativeMornings chapter I have decided to pass the torch to Paolat de la Cruz , my co-host, who will take over as a host starting September 1st.

I’ve had an amazing run, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this unique experience. I have loved getting to know you all, both in person and online and I have created so many beautiful memories along the way.

I’m very proud of my team and of what we’ve achieved together over the years, from all great events we’ve organised and meaningful partnerships we’ve created to how we shifted to digital with a positive approach.

I am happy to have Paolat step in - most of you already know her as she’s been with the team for several years and I’m very confident she’ll take care of this chapter in as good, if not even better way than I did.

HUGE Thanks go to the team - you’re amazing and it’s been an immense pleasure working together and also hang out outside CreativeMornings, not just as co-volunteers but as friends.

And HUGE thanks to YOU, dear community! There is no CreativeMornings without you guys. You’re such an amazing community, and I’m honored to have been here to lead for the past 3 years.

I’d love to stay in touch, so please feel free to connect with me. You can find me online on Instagram under either @timetotrawell or @katieskite or @Linkedin.

I look forward to continue seeing you in the sessions ❤️️

TICKETS ARE LIVE! Join us next Friday, 30th July 2021 at 8:30 am for #CMHome with Tiffany Hart and Tanya Garma of GrowGetters.

We can't wait to hear Tiffany and Tanya share their thoughts on why finding “home” is so important and how it can help you design your dream career.

Head to the link here to save your (virtual) spot! See you next Friday! :)

July’s Theme is Home.

'Home is where our story begins!' No matter what ‘home’ means to you, there is certainly something nostalgic about the place we call home. Home might be a particular location, but also a place that exists somewhere in our mind. 

To us, home is a sanctuary that provides comfort from the hustle and bustle of the world. It is an ideal place and feeling that exists in our imagination and that we so much long for. But where is 'home'? And what does it take to feel at home?

Explore more about this month's topic at our @creativemorningsmunich​ chapter: https://creativemornings.com/talks/tiffany-hart-and-tanya-garma-on-what-is-home

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!

June's theme is MATRIARCHY. It was chosen by @rottendam_cm and illustrated by Xaviera Altena @xavieraaltena. 

This month we shine a light on all the female leaders from across the vast spectrum of identities and experiences of womanhood. From teachers to scientist. From caregivers to problem-solvers. From artists and the world-changers. To the ones with megaphones and the ones working behind-the-scenes. Because without you, where would our WORLD be today?

May's theme is #CMresilient. It was chosen by @creativemorningsdallas_ and illustrated by Niki Dionne @actualfootageofme. As we sometimes do, we’re spicing things up and teamed up for our May event with CM Prague. What better way to introduce the theme of May – #RESILIENT than by joining forces.

Tickets are now live! Join us on Friday, 30th April 2021 at 8:30 am for #CMProcrastinate with Nadine Blochberger. Nadine is a Creative Business Design Advisor, Reflexion Mentor who empowers people to receive clarity and direction to unlock their unique genius and shape their world.

This month's global exploration of Genius is chosen by our Guadalajara chapter, illustrated by Claudio Limon, and presented by WordPress! Yes, you read that correctly.

Genius is a label, a shortcut that signifies the remarkable achievements and abilities of an individual. Thomas Edison famously quipped that genius was one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. But genius also hinges on the voices of the community, the support of the people.

If you unpack this centuries-old label, you might realize that the posture of a genius is already baked into your daily routines. Geniuses are exceptional at failing, learning from mistakes, and cross-pollinating insights from various domains. They’re working, not for money or fame, but because they’re compelled to pursue a particular craft or interest; they’re obsessed; they cannot look do anything else other than solve the problem, paint on that canvas, or breathe life into an idea.

We imagine a world where we’re seen and heard, respected and valued, not for our appearance and privilege, but for our work and character. A world where anyone, anywhere, has equal access to opportunities and resources to become the person they dream about. The formula for equality is a work in progress, and this work is not done from the few with power but rather through the power of community.

Equality is harmony. Harmony isn’t achieved through one instrument; it’s a collaboration, a symphony of sounds that adds richness and texture to the bigger picture. The pursuit of equality is a long-term game, an unraveling of outdated processes that no longer serves the future we imagine or deserve.

This month's global exploration of Equality is chosen by our Johannesburg chapter, illustrated by Katt Phatlane, and presented by... Adobe! Yes, you read that correctly.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with Adobe to stretch our collective mission in connecting and empowering creative communities around the world.   

Im Umgang mit den Herausforderungen der Digitalisierung kann Design eine entscheidendere Rolle einnehmen und seinen Wirkungsraum erweitern. Mit der Fähigkeit, Komplexität zu durchdringen, Kompetenzen zu vernetzen und Wechselwirkungen in größerem Zusammenhang aufzuzeigen, können Kreative als Mediator und Katalysator neue Möglichkeitsräume eröffnen und in Teamarbeit ausgestalten.

Unter diesen Vorzeichen möchte Designworks im Rahmen der CreativeMornings Session „Beyond“ Einblick in ein Service-Design Projekt im Bereich Digitalisierung und Wissensmanagement geben. Dem Team geht es weniger darum die Ergebnisse vorzustellen, sondern die Herausforderungen, Erfolgsfaktoren zu reflektieren und mit den Gästen zu teilen.