Rapid Ideation is a brainstorming technique where participants generate as many ideas as possible within a short, set time frame. It encourages quick, unfiltered thinking, often leading to more creative and diverse solutions. This method is especially useful in the early stages of a design process, helping teams break through mental barriers and explore a wide range of possibilities.
Use it to
Quickly generate a large volume of ideas in a short period.
Encourage creativity by removing constraints and time pressures.
Overcome blocks in the ideation process and break through to more innovative solutions.
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Set a strict time limit to encourage fast thinking (e.g., 5–10 minutes per session).
Encourage participants to write down ideas without self-editing or judgement.
Follow up with a prioritisation or evaluation session to sift through ideas.
Use prompts or questions to kickstart ideation if the group gets stuck.
Ensure all ideas, no matter how wild or impractical, are recorded.
How – to
Set a timer for a short period (e.g., 5–15 minutes).
Present the problem or challenge that needs solving.
Instruct participants to write down as many ideas as they can during the time limit.
Once time is up, review and group the ideas for further analysis or discussion.
Refine and prioritise ideas in follow-up sessions.
Rapid Ideation
Rapid Ideation is a brainstorming technique where participants generate as many ideas as possible within a short, set time frame. It encourages quick, unfiltered thinking, often leading to more creative and diverse solutions. This method is especially useful in the early stages of a design process, helping teams break through mental barriers and explore a wide range of possibilities.
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