Overview
A method aimed at generating free and diverse ideas for various themes, similar to brainstorming. By having everyone generate ideas silently, you can leverage the advantages of both individual and group ideation. In addition to eliminating bias from varying amounts of speaking, this method is easier to practice with large groups compared to brainstorming.
Steps
- 1
Set the design subject in advance.
- 2
Decide on 6 members in principle, including the leader.
- 3
Conduct 5 minutes of individual ideation while extracting elements (design elements) related to the design subject, and write three new design elements on paper.
- 4
Pass the paper with design elements to the person next to you. The person who receives it writes new design elements that develop from the design elements written by the previous person in Step 2 within 5 minutes. Repeat this step until it has gone around all 6 people.
Tips & Tricks
While the standard is 6 members, the number does not necessarily need to be limited and can be executed with any number of people.
