What previous Hyper Island Master Class participants from all over the world say about the courses - and why you should apply!
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"After three days at Hyper Island and you will no longer see digital as just one of your many communication channels and understand that it is an inevitable cultural shift which you ignore at your own peril."

- Lance Martin, executive Creative Director,
TAXI 2

"Suddenly the digital world isn't that scary anymore."
-Joseph Francis Bihag. Creative Director, Y&R Dubai

"The Hyper Island master class is the single most intensive, fun and useful training exercise I have ever been through. I am not exaggerating... I feel empowered and ready to make a difference with almost every thing I have learned"
- Tonika Sealy, Senior Services, Caribbean Export


"I've got religion, and its name is Hyper Island. I apologize in advance to the people who encounter me in the future, because I'm going to be a wild-eyed evangelist, preaching the power of digital. But that's OK -- because this class has given me the skills to back up the talk with real, transformative thinking.
The Hyper Island class is, quite simply, the best learning experience I've had since I graduated from college. It literally transformed the way I think."
- Carl Loeb, Creative Director and Partner, GRAND


"You will never look at you job, or digital, the same way again."
- Christopher Cole, Senior Vice President / Creative Director BBDO - New York



“A true 360° digital experience"
--Susana Esponda, Communication Channel Manager, Unilever Mexico
Unilever Mexico

“Fantastic course. Enlightening and empowering. Highly recommend it
to anyone looking for a thorough crash course in what is going on in
the digital world right now."
--Todd Riddle, Group Creative Director BBH – NYC
BBH

"Hyper Island Master Class was a completely eye opening experience.
Just when you think you might have it figured out, Hyper Island goes
and completely raises the digital bar. Great job and thanks."
--Kevin Moehlenkamp, Chief Creative Officer, Hill Holliday
Hill Holliday

"If you are clinging to the mainland, and comfortable with the view. A
trip to Hyper Island will alter your perspective. It's amazing the things
you can see from there."
--Chris Mitton, GCD/CW Ogilvy
Ogilvy

"The entire experience was eye-opening and inspirational. It's like
having kids -- you can't adequately explain the joy of it to someone
who hasn't experienced it."
--Tim Leake, Creative Director, Saatchi and Saatchi NY
Saatchi and Saatchi

"This was the most mind blowing and useful course I have ever been
on!"
--Annika Goodwille, Chairman, Goodwille Limited, U.K
Goodwille Limited

"Hyper Island=Digital Harvard."
--Rob Schwartz, Chief Creative Officer,
TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, USA



“I don't think there are so many chances in life to get a change like the one you get at the Hyper Island Creative Social Academy. It changes you in such a positive way”
--Sergio Puertas, Herraiz&Soto, Barcelona, Spain

"They taught us how to engage with the team, the social arena, dialogue building, feedback techniques, etc. Valuable ways to strengthen the team.
One will learn how they work in a team, how they need improvement, and the tools to improve it, all within a week."
--Raul Montes, Ogilvy + Mather, Los Angeles, USA


"You will learn who you are, how you interact within a group, and it will teach you how to communicate in that group, and when you do so, all the good creative ideas just come pouring out off you!"
--Anders Rasmussen, Envision, Denmark


"Self-knowledge: it has given me confidence to my attitude at work and value things that I did not realize before."
--Clara Burguillo, LBi, London, United Kingdom

"... explore group dynamics, network with other creatives from all over the world, get a boost of energy and take time to reflect over your situation and interactive media. For me as a Creative Director, it was great to bring a new set of creative tools back to Tewonder."
--Karin Ernerot, Creative Director, Tewonder, Stockholm, Sweden


"I think it was not only very useful and nice for us, I think everybody can bring a lot of fresh wind/new things into his agency.
We learned to stay at the cutting edge of digital media. The week was a big life experience with great chances and on a very high level. The first week was very valuable for me, because I learned things about myself, which I never could learn anywhere else.
It is a big life experience"
--Norbert Rieger, Plan.Net, Germany

"I’d say it was Scary, inspiring and an eye opener to everything that is out there that you can use to great benefit."
--Maria Lübeck, Project Leader, Essen, Stockholm, Sweden


"Very valuable. The network you made, the experience you’ve had and the idea of working at your best possible when around good teamwork was what made this experience unbelievable.
(...) It was definitely a life-changing opportunity."
--Jacqueline Jung, Ogilvy, New York, USA

"Mindblowing, The world will never be the same again.
Hyper Island has something really unique to offer!
Get Digital or Die!"
--Thomas Björk, Graphic Project Leader, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden


"I think it reminds you of your enthusiasm when you started working in one agency, that sometimes gets lost because of the structures and frustrating work. But it shows you, that there are ways to improve your work, in groups or just as an individual."
--Lena Krumkramp, Scholz & Friends, Germany


"This experience is about trust, not only with others, but also within yourself. You are made to question every dynamic of a working environment and really explore what your and others natural roles are within a group.
In a nutshell Creative Social Hyper Island has been one of the biggest learning experiences in my career so far. I have taken so much knowledge from my time there and have adapted this into my professional life with very positive effects.
I can’t recommend this enough. Tell your boss, tell your friends and get involved."
--Scott Allen, Profero, London, United Kingdom

"Great combination of anthropological insights, guidance to the new social media landscape and knowledge about enhanced group dynamics. I have become digitally enlightened."
--Hedvig Löw, Brand Strategist, Essen, Stockholm, Sweden


"I think that the course was really quite special and very inspiring.
In fact I think that some aspects of the course should be taught to everyone.
I would strongly recommend others to the Master Class. I feel like there was some fundamental teachings that would benefit everybody because it seems that in our modern world we have forgotten how to communicate and share with each other.
I had a really amazing time and came back with a glint in my eye and an energy and confidence that I have not felt for a long time. A truly inspirational course."
--Chris Tozer, LBi, London, United Kingdom

"This was a fantastic experience on every level, personally as well as professionally. The days are long and you work hard but it pays off really well. Not only do you get away with new experiences, know-how and insights, you also gain a priceless network of professionals and friends. I'll never regret signing up for the Master Class and I'd truly recommend anyone who's interested to stop thinking about signing up and just get on with it."
--Erik Sellström, Communications Manager, Växjö University, Sweden


“I thought there were no psychological blinkers in my mind but there are. (…) Hyper Island transfers this knowledge from my subconscious to my awareness. (…) that I feel like I'm stuck in my life; like I am in a dark room turning round and around without seeing anything. Hyper Island with all of you wonderful guys switched the light on in another room surrounding mine so that I can see the glowing door crack. Now it's up to me to go to that door and open it.”
--Dennis Fritz, Plan.Net, Germany


"I now have skills I can use at work to create a better environment.
Yes! [I would recommend others to attend a Master Class at Hyper Island]
1. You learn more about yourself in one week than you probably have in all your years.
2. You learn more about your group than you'd expect. You end up accepting them, anyway.
3. You learn what its like to create in an accepting environment as opposed to an everybody-for-themselves environment
4. You learn how to create the accepting environment.
5. You learn how to accept feedback
6. You learn how to give feedback that really will help the other person grow as an individual.
7. You start shedding the ego that was holding you back creatively.
The second hardest part of Hyper Island was getting out of that bed. The hardest was leaving Hyper Island."
--Ann Batt, Creature, Seattle, USA

"I think it would be a shame if you knew exactly what's in store for you at Hyper Island. I mean, how can you prepare for long hours, thinking on your feet and doing it all among a group of people you've just met? I just don't think you can.
And that's what I enjoyed the most -- being transported out of my comfort zone and given the space to really think about how I work. It's a rare thing these days to be given the time to reflect on the way you create.
And with the support of the staff, tutors, presenters and fellow team members I walked away with sense of structure and process to my work. Now these words are some of my favourites - and as a creative person - I never thought they would sit so near to me.
--Yasmin Quemard, Digital Creative, Erasmus Partners, United Kingdom

"I heard about this Master Class through the excellent network for female creatives in Sweden, She Creatives, and since the course's content fulfilled all my needs for an update on what’s new on the web (social media) and a refreshing reminder on group dynamics and a 'how-to' on generating creative ideas, I registered at once! The course changed me in the way of looking at myself and empowered me as a female creative – learning a lot about myself and how I interacted in a group and how I, through changing my mindset, can change my own situation.
Being from different countries/cultures but still with one common platform – being a female creative – enhanced the discussions and added extra value to the classes by raising different topics; i.e. equal pay for equal job (male/female) and 'why are all Swedish creatives always dressed in black?'. ;-)

I was overwhelmed with everything I learned during the very intense and hilarious course, and ever more enthusiastic about all the new stuff that’s out there for me to learn more about. My feeling is almost like being a new Christopher Columbus – knowing there is a brand new world out there and eager to conquer it!

And... OF COURSE I’ll recommend the course! I’d say: 'Take this Master Class, it’ll be your first step on the road to a brand new world and a chance to take fresh look at yourself.'"
--Siw Lövkvist, Art Director, Edenvik, Stockholm, Sweden


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