Evolving improvised ideation from humour constructs: a new method for collaborative divergence

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Abstract

This paper reviews and applies key principles from improvised comedy (‘improv’) to overcome common barriers in effective group ideation, resulting in the formulation and presentation of a new creative idea generation method. The emergence of an innovative product design can be compared to the telling of a funny joke - both combine seemingly unconnected ideas in a way that is both surprising and satisfying. Our research expands upon this link between humour and creativity, and operationalises the improv principles best suited to the conceptual design process. A workshop-based methodology was used to select, develop and refine the method protocol and facilitation technique. Participant feedback and observations have demonstrated how this approach can expand the solution space to support the generation of bold, innovative ideas. Finally, we present a step-by-step guide for the new ‘design improv’ method and discuss its potential value in the generation of creative ideas in a group ideation context.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-101
Number of pages11
JournalCreativity and Innovation Management
Volume27
Issue number1
Early online date19 Feb 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Mar 2018

Keywords

  • design process
  • product design
  • humour
  • ideation
  • improvisation

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