Nestor Lacle, CC-BY 2.0

In some design situations, it can be a useful exercise to explore new ideas through lateral thinking as an alternative to making research-driven design decisions. The playful exploration of ideas can deliver insights that offer different qualities and perspectives when compared to those derived from analysing real data from real participants and contexts.

Continued on pages 90–91 of Design. Think. Make. Break. Repeat.

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