The use of improvisation in idea generation can be somewhat of a cliche. However, used properly it can add to the toolbox that one uses to stimulate novel ways of thinking. The process is simple - make stuff up! Having said that, it can be a daunting experience if you have not done that sort of thing before. Certain constructs can be used to assist by providing a framework within which to work - there are loads of ideas that can be found using search engines. One good resource is http://improvencyclopedia.org/ where the glossary is particularly useful in explaining concepts. I am not an expert in this field but find it interesting and will be exploring more of these concepts over the coming weeks and months.
In the next post we explore the role of observation in the creative process - we will then think about how play, improvisation and observation can be combined in a useful way.
Keep having fun!
