#12 Random Association

The most basic and creative technique where you use a random word to generate new ideas. By getting a random word as a prompt and forcing yourself to use it to solve your problem you are practically guaranteed to attack the problem from a different direction to normal.

You take a word from a random word generator, extract its underlying principles and then apply them to your problem to see how they can help. The skill is stopping your mind from (a) thinking this is silly and (b) directly using the actual principles behind the word to your problem without changing them to ones which are easier to apply.

#11 Juxtaposition 2&3 *work

#10 Juxtaposition 2&3

Juxtaposition can be defined as placing two variable, side by side and their contrast or similarity are shown through comparison. Many creative processes rely on juxtaposition. By juxtaposing two objects or words next to each other, human brain will automatically associate or transfer meaning. Usually 'turning' something familiar to something less familiar or vice-versa.

jux·ta·po·si·tion

   [juhk-stuh-puh-zish-uhn]

noun

1.

an act or instance of placing close together or side by side,especially for comparison or contrast.

2.

the state of being close together or side by side.

#9 Lateral Thinking *work

#8 Lateral Thinking

Lateral Thinking was pointed out by Edward de Bono, a psychologist, phisician, and writer. Deliberately connected with 'PERCEPTION'.

Lateral thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach, using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic. -wiki

Lateral thinking_concerned with changing concept and perceptions

_indirect and creative approach

_insight, creativity & humour.

_always to generate alternatives

Basic Nature of Lateral Thinking.

• concerned with changing patterns
• both an attitude and a method of using information

There is other options of lateral thinking;

VERTICAL THINKING (VT)

• a VT is selective, while LT is generative.
• VT only moves only if there is a direction in which to move, LT moves in order to generate a direction.
• VT is analytical, LT is provocative
• VT is sequential, LT can make jumps.
• With VT one uses the negative in order to block off certain pathways. With LT there is no negative.
• With Vt one concentrates and excludes what is irrelevant, with LT one welcomes chance intrusions.
• VT categories, classifications and labels are fixed,LT does not.
• VT follows the most likely paths, LT explores the least likely sometimes
• VT is afinite process, LT is a probabilistic one.

#7 Logical Mind Map *work

#6 Logical Mind Map

Mind mapping was introduced by Tony Buzan, an author and educational consultant. Buzan was born in Palmers Green, Enfield. The Logic of creating the Mind Map is to enhance both sides of the human brain. Generally used in taking notes, research or generating new ideas.

_logical mind map

_Associated mind map

examples of logical mind map.

Tony Buzan has set a rules on how to make a Logical mind map.

• Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.
• Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your Mind Map.
• Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
• Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own line.
• The lines should be connected, starting from the central image. The central lines are thicker, organic and flowing, becoming thinner as they radiate out from the centre.
• Make the lines the same length as the word/image they support.
• Use multiple colors throughout the Mind Map, for visual stimulation and also to encode or group.
• Develop your own personal style of Mind Mapping.
• Use emphasis and show associations in your Mind Map.
• Keep the Mind Map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace your branches.