Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Come up with lots of different ideas before deciding which one to explore in depth.
Designers brainstorm by thinking of multiple ideas. They try, learn, and try again!
Reimagine the Circle
Transform circles into as many different things you can think of!
Grade: K-5
Time: 15 min
Idea Sprint
Use this brainstorm strategy to think of as many ideas as you can and then narrow it down to the ideas that excite you most.
Grade: 6-12
Time: 15 min
Collection Connection
Look at design objects from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum collection that demonstrate how designers brainstorm.
K-5: Brainstorm
Time: 10-15 min
Explore how different designers brainstorm and sketch different ideas from new inventions such as a handless tooth brush to crazy chairs!
6-12: Brainstorm
Time: 10-15 min
Explore the different way designers brainstorm and reflect on the differences and similarities between their processes.
