As I did the reading I was surprised to learn that there are
so many different ways to generate new ides for graphic design. I never thought
of doing sketches to help me trigger new ides but it makes senses that that
would help because you can visualize ideas better. I think that drawing
pictures can help you come up with more interesting ideas because you see what
you are thinking about. I think that if you picture you ides you can do so much
more then you can then by using just words to brainstorm. The book talked about
the importance of moving beyond the obvious as you brainstorm and, I agree that
this is important but also takes skill to accomplish.
I learned that
putting a time limit on the amount of time you spend brainstorming is a good
time and I agree because it could help me focus better. In this chapter I also
learned about creating connections and relationships between ideas to form new
better ideas. I am going to try to use that tip in my next project. This book
had one tip that I think will be really difficult for me to try apply to my
designs and, that was using humor. This will be difficult for me because that
has never been my style of work. I am going to use as many of the new tricks
and tips that I have learned in the chapter in my next project however; At this
point in this project I think that I already have come up with a lot of
ideas. Now I want to narrow my ideas
down and make them stronger by using action words to help transform my work and
take it out of the box.
I think that it’s interesting that this chapter talked about
the importance of using icons, indexes, and, symbols because I am learning
about using them in one of my other graphic design class. Overall I think that
this chapter was a good read and it was helpful. This chapter did a good job at
keeping my attention.
I totally agree with your first point. I enjoyed the hidden pun where you said "I think that if you picture your ideas" in the 5th line of the first paragraph. I think doing a mind map with only words can be a good way to start. Then maybe transfer that into a mind map with only pictures. That might be a cool way to see how the ideas are connected as well. Just doing random sketches can even inspire you to come up with logos and other design concepts.
ReplyDeleteFor your second point about humor, I don't think it has to be that difficult. For example, in our brainstorming groups yesterday, we were all cracking jokes unintentionally. I even mentioned that when people make puns, those might be a good idea to run with. I think that if you focus on one idea and then just have normal conversations about it, you will naturally get inspired. I consider myself a really goofy person, so maybe that's why I see humor as not being so difficult. I would suggest just talking and goofing around with friends (that are goofy) about your topic and record what ideas worked and what ideas didn't.
I thought this chapter was really helpful as well! I got a bunch of ideas on how to brainstorm. I am also taking semiotics this quarter and I found that reading about it again in a different way was helpful.
ReplyDeleteGood luck using these techniques, we will all look forward to what you come up with!
Elizabeth, I am excited to use these techniques as well! I am especially interested in putting a time limit on my brainstorming because I find that I work best under pressure, such as a time crunch. Also, I think it would help one not spend too much time on brainstorming, which can affect a project.
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