I have been thinking of starting some sort of club at school, I just haven't been able to nail down a concept that would get participation, be fun and perhaps continue long after I am gone. I think I have it, thanks to Tom Kelley of IDEO. I want to start a Brainstorming Club and I encourage you guys to give me some feedback and ideas for it that would make you want to join and meet weekly, or more.
I envision a weekly meeting at school, brown craft paper, markers, pencils, crayons & M&M's covering the tables and a topic that we really explore for about an hour or so. NO BS, no structure, just creative minds working on exploration, innovation and creativity. To have fun would be the only rule, meeting new colleagues & learning would be the hope.
The topics can be discussed over the week on a blog until we decide on one or we can help on another out and brainstorm project/portfolio/thesis ideas. Maybe even invite guest to participate from local firms & agencies. I foresee something positive here for everyone in the local design community.
What do you think?
3 comments:
I think it's got a chance. I mean the one thing we keep saying designers don't get at work is that feedback from their peers, so I think this works towards that end. Many times it takes another voice to open the door to that hidden creative thought. I'm in if you set something up. Let me know if you need help.
Sounds like a good idea . . . I just never find time to commit to blogs . . . so this might give me a chance to step up my bloggin game. But I'm all for letting creativity flow thru my colleges...
I'm in.
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