Prompt

The goal of brainstorming is to create a generative list of ideas for potential projects that you can continue to explore. Our mission in this studio is to construct sci-fi and futuristic vehicles while learning about renewable energy systems. You will imagine the systems and infrastructure that will change the way vehicles move, how they are designed, who they will transport, and then design new modes of transportation based on your imaginations. 

Instructions

To get started with the brainstorming process, review the slide deck above, and think back to all of your discussions, precedent analysis, and field research thus far. 

Things to consider:

1. What worlds did you reimagine in the experience mapping exercise?
2. What problems would exist in this world and how could you solve it?
3. What energy solutions would exist?
4. What modes of transit could be harnessed to aid these problems?
5. In the future, could we create, vehicles:

• That can climb up walls?
• Go downstairs?
• Drive upside down?
• Drive-in any condition?
• Transform?
• Drive into McDonald's?
• Zipline between mountains
• Cut down a tree? (plant a tree?)

Individually, come up with 5 situations in which cars and vehicles aren't allowed to operate for futuristic methods of transit-based upon your world-building environment. What could you do to help them operate in that form? For each idea, list the problem this method of travel could solve. Think outside of the box. This is the time to engage in wild ideas.

Part 2

 Each idea should be framed as a clear 1-2 sentence statement, and each idea should be accompanied by a simple sketch demonstrating your idea. 

Deliverable

In the "Responses" tab (above) create a post that includes your 5 ideas accompanied by a 1-2 sentence explanatory statement and a sketch that helps to communicate EACH idea. (For example, each idea should have a 1-2 sentence explanation and a simple sketch) 

Part 3

In this portion of the Brainstorming process, you will all share your 5 project ideas and the concepts behind them. 

At the end of the Collective Brainstorming exercise, you will share which three ideas you would be most excited to possibly pursue. Your teachers will form teams of two after this step. Moving forward each team will focus on one of the ideas.