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IDEO - Bundle Ideas & Create A Concept

Bundling Ideas turns individual concepts into solid solutions. It's a mix-and-match game to combine the best parts of several ideas.

Duration
1.5 hours
Group Size
4-8
Category
IDEO
Difficulty
Easy
Consolidate ideas into robust solutions. Identify themes. Combine strong elements to create interconnected concepts.
Ideas bundled into concepts. Ideation synthesized. Coherent solution concepts developed.
Combine the strongest elements from multiple ideas. Look for synergies. This phase synthesizes after brainstorming. Sometimes, teams struggle to let go of their original ideas – encourage compromise.

  1. Review all existing ideas and drawings. Take stock of generated concepts.

  2. Cluster similar ideas. Group related concepts and look for patterns.

  3. Discuss the best elements of each grouping. Highlight promising features.

  4. Merge related groups to discover overarching patterns.

  5. Organize ideas by emerging themes. Create logical connections.

  6. Convert patterns into actionable concepts. Focus on implementable approaches.

  7. Consider how elements work together. Design interconnected solutions.

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