It is an idea generation tool around complex and abstract issues. Through simple visualisation, it allows groups to create a common understanding of the multiple dimensions and visions around a large issue, notion or subject. It facilitates the analysis of a subject, that is, breaking it down in its smaller components and making the connections among them.

It is a very useful tool when starting a creative process around complex subjects that embrace multiple notions, stakes and visions. It is a very good way to put out, clarify and enrich participants' vision on the subject.

It also works great as an icebreaking activity before delving into a prospective or very hands-on creative process.

Although it can be used individually, it is a very powerful collective tool. Working teams in between 4 & 6 participants are ideal.

Preparation time: 2 hours (mainly to build up an image bank)

Development time:

Materials needed:

• markers,
• post-its,
• a large vertical surface where to post the different ideas,
• printed images: at least 5 images per participant that might be related to the subject
• strings (optional)

It outlines the sequence of events that should take place for the tool to be successfully implemented. We suggest the outline to be made in the form of steps.

STEP 01:

STEP 02:

STEP 03:

STEP 04:

Important things to keep in mind when using the tool

It shows different forms of outcomes for the tool.

It provides the link to other related tools in the ToolBox