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Ideation drawings
Ideation drawings
In this module:
In this module:
you will learn how to start processing your ideas. We will use a pencil and paper to begin sketching out different concepts and at the end, determine which ideas will best meet the requirements. By the end of this module you will be able to:
Explain the features of the figures we will be making
Define ideation sketches and identify examples of what are and are not ideation sketches
Use the requirements to predict which ideas are likely to lead to a successful project
Create ideation sketches of your 12 best ideas
To complete this module you will need:
To complete this module you will need:
⭕ A circle map with at least 12 different ideas for your figure
📝📝📝📝The 8 worksheet pages for Module 4
✏️Sharp or mechanical pencil
🟧 Glue Stick
Basics of the figure:
Basics of the figure:
Block style mini-figures are well known across the world. They're included in most block kits made for over the last 50 years. There have been movies and video games made featuring these figures.
Each figure is made of 9 basic pieces identified on the diagram to the left. Each piece is made of plastic in a single color. In order to provide detail, the pieces have details applied to them with a process called pad printing.
As we begin developing our ideation sketches, you will use this basic figure as your foundation for your figure design.
What are Ideation Sketches?
What are Ideation Sketches?
Ideation sketches are quick drawings that get the idea on paper. They are often done with just a pen or pencil. Sometimes ideation sketches can be detailed, but often specific details are defined later in the process.
Speed and communication of ideas is the focus of ideation sketches. If someone can look at the quick drawing you made and say "That's Batman", then you've successfully drawn an ideation sketch of your batman figure.
Important note regarding research: It may be tempting to look at figures others have done, but your work must be your own. If you're struggling to remember what batman looks like, you can search for pictures of batman but not "Lego batman". This project is about learning the process to make your own, not copy someone else's work.
But why not detailed?
But why not detailed?
Ideation sketches give us a chance to dump ideas out of our mind. We're no longer responsible for remembering the idea because its on paper. It also helps to generally visualize what something might look like so we can decide if its a good solution to pursue.
Instead of focusing on the details of the drawing, we're instead focusing on the main idea. The ideation sketches should help us to identify which figures will meet the requirements. If its hard to come up with 2 accessories that make sense for the figure, it may be the wrong choice for this problem.
The ideation sketches are part of the decision making process. Just because you can't think of two accessories, doesn't mean you shouldn't make an ideation sketch of the idea. It will help you decide whether or not to continue the process with that idea. Remember, each step in this process is to help us choose the best solution.
Create your ideation sketches
Create your ideation sketches
Choose the top 12 different ideas from your brainstorming. If you don't have 12 that you want to draw, continue brainstorming until you do.
Use the worksheets for module 3 to do a quick drawing of each of the 12 (4 per page). They should take no longer than 3-4 minutes each. Add whatever features you can in the time you have and make sure that someone could describe what you put on the paper. Glue your sheets into your composition notebook so they are accessible for later
Save your ideations
Save your ideations
In addition to their usefulness when you complete your technical writing at the end of this project, taking pictures of your work can save a digital backup in case your composition notebook is damaged or lost.
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