Idea Generation 2
How might we statements
How might we make dog leashes stronger?
How might we make the dog walking environment safer?
How might we make dog walking more comfortable?
Participants:






Set Up: square table, markers, scrap paper, and cookies in the center of the table, taped scrap paper to back wall

Materials
markers
scrap paper
tape
cookies
Warm Up Games
- new game: awkward wave game
how to play:
go around the circle and think of creative ways to turn the action of an awkward wave into doing something else
- zip zap zop/ word association
how to play:
pass on the zip, zap, or zop with clapping by sliding hands together in the direction of the recipient. developed into word association where players would pass along words and the recipient would think of a different word associated with that word and pass on their new word.
- story spine:
how to play:
fill in the blank taking turned around the circle: once upon a time… and everyday… until one day… and because of that… and because of that… and ever since that day…
Key Elements of the Session
- About 2 ideas per minute
Idea Compilation (Unsorted):




Grouping







Best Ideas


Brainstorm Personal Reflection:
Honestly it was very difficult to get everyone into this! Ah! The improv games helped a little but most of the time people would just laugh and think too much about their next move. When it came to brainstorming, again, a lot of the participants were thinking too “logically” if you will. As a facilitator I learned to be continuously positive and encouraging.
For next time:
- Stress the importance of not “thinking too much,” also encourage people to be silly and fun and not be afraid of the consequences!
- Making the goal of the project a little clearer from the very beginning
- Explaining the improv games better
Best Ideas










Outline:
Thursday 10/31: Craft “How might we statements,” prepare for brainstorming session — think of warm up games.
Friday 11/1: Make an agenda for brainstorming and gather materials — remember food!
Saturday 11/2: BRAINSTORM SESH- remember to document!
Sunday 11/3: Reflect and write on brainstorm.
Monday 11/4: Begin top ten best ideas sketches — Find visually creative, pleasing, and communicative ways to display ideas
Tuesday 11/5: Finish up idea sketches.
Wednesday 11/6: Clean up blog and add finishing touches- upload!
