Summary of "04 2 Techniques For Ideation mp4"
Ideation is the first step in iterative Character design, focusing on idea generation before launching into continuous drawing and problem-solving.
- Ideation involves verbalizing existing concepts, framing design intentions, and exploring all ideas, even incomplete ones.
- Methods for Ideation include the three-part Elevator pitch, Mind maps, Notes and thumbnails, and Writing.
- The three-part Elevator pitch involves summarizing a character concept in three keywords to explore and convey core values.
- Mind maps help break down a concept into different aspects and highlight specific attributes for design.
- Notes and thumbnails allow for exploring ideas through drawing and taking notes to remember thoughts.
- Writing helps build on ideas, expand on them, and delve into World-building for character projects.
- The primary goal of Ideation is to create a roadmap of possibilities before starting the design process to explore diverse directions.
- There is no set guideline for how much Ideation should be done before a project, and artists can mix and match methods based on their style.
- It is important to listen to gut instincts, spend more time on areas that need it, and be open to reworking ideas.
- The speaker encourages viewers to do a full page of Ideation based on the mentioned methods and to maintain clarity for exploration.
- Character ideas with decent design potential through world or archetype aspects are recommended, avoiding ideas that are too vague or too complex.
- Keeping certain ideas private is advised for personal projects that may be revisited later.
- Completing an Ideation page may lead to a project different from the original reference board, prompting a new research process with the new ideas in mind.
Next Steps
The next video will cover the next steps in the process, focusing on iteration.
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