Brainstorming

Throughout the early stages of your project, your team will have to answer several "what", "why", and "how" questions. One of the best ways to do this is to brainstorm. The following information is provided by the Studio to aid you in this endeavor

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Brainstorming Rules

1. Collect as many ideas as possible from all participants with no criticisms or judgments made while ideas are being generated.
   
2. All ideas are welcome no matter how silly or far out they seem. Be creative. The more ideas the better because at this point you don't know what might work.
   
3. Absolutely no discussion takes place during the brainstorming activity. Talking about the ideas will take place after brainstorming is complete.
   
4. Do not criticize or judge. Don't even groan, frown, or laugh. All ideas are equally valid at this point.
   
5. Do build on others' ideas.
   
6. Do write all ideas on a flipchart or board so the whole group can easily see them.
   
7. Set a time limit (i.e., 30 minutes) for the brainstorming.