(30mins is usually enough for each session) Brainstorming is the general collective term for the processes of creative thinking for associations. It can have its place anywhere in the creative process but is most effective in the initial phases. It is a process that is effective as an Individual or as a group There are 4 Rules…

Domain relevant skills: Knowledge and facts with technical and subject relevant skill bas i.e. understanding design and the specific problem brief Creativity-relevant skills: The experience of creativity process and application of a proper work style i.e. Practice and talent Task Motivation The difference between what you can do and what you will do Classification of Methods:…

Are based on analysis and systematic description of a problem. The collation of inventory solutions, variants to sub-problems and the analysis of combining these ideas to achieve the best solution. This method is regarded as a systematic method, because its nature is to step by step solve problems before grouping them together again to create…

This type of analysis helps to determine the skeleton of the product or system in question. It does not deal with the form elements such as aesthetics, dimensions or materials. Its place is particularly relevant with a product that is radical and new in its invention. The designer must distance themselves from the problem The…

This method was created by Fritz Zwicky. This method comprises of many variations, but in design only the Morphological chart is used. This is a chart of many dimensions which results in a solutions matrix. This method relies on four steps The problem or brief must be formulated as concise as possible Identify all parameters which…

This is a list of the main factors that will have an important influence or impact on the development of the design. For Products these may include the following Its function or functions The packaging of components The operation Principles The form (of individual parts) The Materials used (for individual parts) The Manufacturing Techniques Ergonomic…

When analysing a problem a number of different decisions may have to be taken. These decisions are interconnected to each other and will have influence over their feasibility. This method, which is similar to Morphology, can be used at any stage of the design process. Its aim is to quickly eliminate unlikely solutions and propose…

Attribute Listing could work well with the SCAMPER method, where destruction methods are used to brainstorm. It needs an ideas generation method to compliment it. It comprises of the breaking down of a problem into smaller and smaller pieces and then seeing what is discovered as this is done. It is related to Morphology. It…

A Matrix Chart can be created to help decision making and also to clarify concepts after a brainstorming session. It is very similar to a Morphological chart, however more casual in its structure. It can also be used as a starting point for creating ideas. Several Matrices may be used together to create a plan…

When creating a chart of options a form of brainstorming will occur for each decision area maximising the options These options are at this stage independent to each other To create solutions

The options graph illustrates the various ideas and their working combinations. The solutions. Rather than outlining the solutions, lines are used to connect the ideas that are most unlikely, due to cost, functionality, weight, surface finish etc. This is because there are normally a greater number of possible solutions than impossibilities to any problem.At a…

Creative Space Some people find it effective to have their own creative space. This may be a layout of a room in which they have music playing in the background. It could also be with respect to a certain layout of items on any work surface that they are familiar with, which helps them feel…

Expressive Forms can be described as product sculpture and are closely associated with the study of styling. In order to gain a better comprehension on form a simple task has been set. Your task is to select two descriptors which include gender and and 2 attributes from the list below. You must then through the use…