Kaile Smith is a cognitive scientist and creative director. Her work explores inspiration and creativity as forces shaping meaning, motivation, and creative work.

Ph.D. Candidate | Researcher | Speaker


Her research, writing, and consulting bridge empirical psychology, neuroaesthetics, and lived creative practice.

Inspiration

The emergence and experience of inspiration, and how it can be cultivated to support motivation and creative action.

Creativity

The cognitive, emotional, and social processes underlying creative thinking, expression, and sustained creative work.

Well-being

The relationship between creative engagement, meaning, and psychological flourishing across everyday life and work.


For academic collaboration, speaking invitations, creative direction,
or interdisciplinary projects, please get in touch.