Iterations Cards Help Designers During a Creativity Crisis
Michael Hines — January 12, 2012 — Art & Design
References: duncanmckean & yankodesign
Designers looking for ways to overcome creative impasses are going to love Duncan McKean's Iterations cards. McKean's creative deck of cards are designed to inspire creatives to continue their work when the juices stop flowing and the mind grinds to a halt.
The Iterations cards do this in a simple and fun way. Each of the Iterations cards has a word on it accompanied by instructions. The designer is to create their sketch based upon the instructions of the card. Sample instructions include the "Echo" card that instructs a stopped-up designer to start their sketch by mimicking a design classic. Designers have recently begun creating cards decks to help people make all manner of decisions. It's refreshing to see a deck of cards designed to help the designers themselves.
The Iterations cards do this in a simple and fun way. Each of the Iterations cards has a word on it accompanied by instructions. The designer is to create their sketch based upon the instructions of the card. Sample instructions include the "Echo" card that instructs a stopped-up designer to start their sketch by mimicking a design classic. Designers have recently begun creating cards decks to help people make all manner of decisions. It's refreshing to see a deck of cards designed to help the designers themselves.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Inspiration Cards - Designers can leverage creative inspiration cards to overcome creative blocks and generate new ideas.
2. Decision-making Card Decks - The use of card decks in decision-making processes is a growing trend among professionals across various industries.
3. Self-aid Tools for Creatives - The development of self-aid tools specifically designed for creatives offers new opportunities to support and enhance their creative process.
Industry Implications
1. Design - The design industry can incorporate creative inspiration cards to inspire designers and overcome creativity crises.
2. Marketing - Marketing professionals can utilize decision-making card decks to brainstorm and generate innovative marketing strategies.
3. Personal Development - The personal development industry can explore self-aid tools for creatives to assist individuals in unlocking their creative potential.
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