From the course: UX Design: 4 Ideation
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Alternatives ideation techniques to try
From the course: UX Design: 4 Ideation
Alternatives ideation techniques to try
- [Instructor] Another technique that sometimes works if group members really don't want to draw things, is the Possible Futures approach. Here, we use a similar setup to the design charette, but the starting point for the creativity happens when each individual shows how a mash-up of two existing products or technologies, would create a solution for the current issue. For instance, combining location awareness services and wish lists could lead to a concept for prompting people when they are close to a store that sells something a friend wants for their birthday. Or, combining a Twitter feed and mood analytics software could lead to a concept for a chocolate delivery service when you need it most. The team then uses this type of input for a design charette-style ideation exercise. Also, it's possible to ask each team member to bring existing products or designs as examples. This doesn't mean you're going to be copying other people's work, you're using these designs as inspiration…
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