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halloween is a time for creativity, fun, and a little bit of spookiness. but have you ever wondered how some people come up with such amazing costume ideas? let's take a look at the story of mark rober, a former nasa engineer turned inventor and entrepreneur, who used his creativity to create a unique halloween costume that went viral and led to the creation of a wearable technology company called digital dudz.
from nasa to halloween costume designer
mark rober received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from byu and masters from usc. he worked at nasa’s jet propulsion laboratory for 9 years, 7 of which were spent working on the curiosity rover which is now on mars. in 2011, he uploaded his halloween costume to youtube that featured 2 ipads using a facetime chat so it looked like he had a hole in his body. the video went viral overnight with 3m views and he decided to start posting monthly videos about creativity, science, and design and now has over 77m total views and 350k subscribers.
the birth of digital dudz
after the success of his halloween costume, mark decided to create a company called digital dudz that combined smartphones playing a video with clothing. he left nasa to grow the business for 2 years and after selling digital dudz to a company in the uk, he has recently decided to return to his engineering roots.
how to come up with good ideas
mark rober was asked how he comes up with his ideas and he shared that he is not claiming to be some amazing creative genius, but he is one data point. he believes that creativity is a process that can be learned and improved upon. he suggests that you should always be open to new experiences and ideas, and that you should never be afraid to try something new. he also suggests that you should surround yourself with people who are creative and who can help you to think outside of the box.
halloween holiday: a time for creativity
halloween is a time for creativity, fun, and a little bit of spookiness. it's a time to let your imagination run wild and to create something that is unique and memorable. whether you are creating a costume for yourself or for your kids, or you are hosting a halloween party, there are many ways to make this holiday special. here are some tips to help you to create a memorable halloween holiday:
- start planning early: don't wait until the last minute to start planning your halloween holiday. start thinking about your costume ideas and party plans early so that you have plenty of time to create something special.
- get creative: don't be afraid to try something new and different. use your imagination and think outside of the box. you can use technology, like mark rober did, to create something unique and memorable.
- involve your friends and family: halloween is a time to spend with friends and family. involve them in your costume ideas and party plans. you can even have a costume contest or a pumpkin carving contest to make the holiday even more fun.
- have fun: remember that halloween is a time to have fun and to let your imagination run wild. don't take it too seriously and don't be afraid to be silly and have a good time.
conclusion
halloween is a time for creativity, fun, and a little bit of spookiness. whether you are creating a costume for yourself or for your kids, or you are hosting a halloween party, there are many ways to make this holiday special. by following the tips above and using your imagination, you can create a memorable halloween holiday that will be talked about for years to come. and who knows, you might even create the next viral halloween costume like mark rober did!
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