The following article is a contribution from Juan Pablo Aschner, PhD, architect, founding dean, and tenured professor at the new Facultad de Creación at Universidad del Rosario in Colombia, which offers undergraduate degrees in architecture, arts, creation, design, and musical theater. Below, the text explores the contribution of transdisciplinary creativity, accompanied by illustrations created for the school by Antoine Cosse, under the art direction of Tangrama.
Creativity is an extraordinary human capacity—highly valued in both personal and professional spheres—that, regardless of the chosen profession or trade, enables us to build more uplifting environments for society, stimulate reflection, and foster experiences and moments of self-fulfillment and happiness. Creativity, however, does not emerge in a vacuum, nor is it an innate resource; it must be nurtured and trained daily. It requires supportive tools and conducive atmospheres; it draws on individual experiences while pursuing collaborative actions, blending perceptions and emotions with methods and techniques. Creativity emerges and intensifies along a path that is simultaneously rugged and fluid. This educational journey demands several considerations, which I propose below:
