There exists good literature and online resources about the designprocess(es) and methods. Still many designers end up using the same methods as they always use. A rich reportoir of methods can lead to a joyfull working process and influence the result. In Methodomania we challenge you to reflect on the methods you use, and invite you to try out new methods. Klick on the images to download printable PDFs and instructions.

Keep your tree healthy

Teamwork

Mind the gap

Research and analysis

Find the essence

Research and analysis

Where are you heading?

Research and analysis

Frustration in a bag

Teamwork

Don´t panic

Dealing with pressure

Illustration: Student work, KMD, 2017.

Be curious about critics

Dealing with pressure

Does your tree grow properly during your creative process? If you pay no attention to the tree, it might die or grow wild, just what might happen if you only focus on your project, and forget to pay attention to your group and the group members. Workshop concept.

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Feed the bird

Teamwork

Used until just 30 years ago, the canary was an important part of British coal mining history. A singing bird was a sign of liveable conditions in the mine. A singing canary is also a sign of liveable conditions in your group. Make your own bird and keep it singing. 

Mapping your process

Research and analysis

Bad experiences

Teamwork

X and Y

Making desicions

Finding your values

Dealing with pressure

Learning by mistakes

Dealing with pressure

Fast writing

Research and analysis

Be aware of The Dot

Dealing with pressure

Is it your fault, if you fail? Create a black dot and use it to be aware of who you blame and how to deal with critics and failure.

Mind the gap

Teamwork / warming up

Goal differences

Teameork / dealing with pressure

Sort by criterias

Making desicions

Become a citizen

Challenge yourself

Visual interview

Research and analysis

Good old SWOT!

Research and analysis

Clarifications

Teamwork

Team contract

Teamwork

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Making desicions

Creative teams 

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