Creative thinking changes the frame of reference, and changing your frame changes your focus. 5 reframes to set the example, and a template to make your own in 4 easy steps.
These reframes echo something we teach in creative problem-solving: constraints don’t limit creativity, assumptions do. The moment you name the frame, you gain agency over it. From there, ideas move different. People do too.
Great point. I believe constraints foster creativity, too. Forces you to use what you have in new ways. Was taught that in poetry classes in college—we practiced by writing poems on prompts that had “use this word/color/etc” requirements.
Constraints help when they’re explicit. The invisible ones are the killers. I’ve found that once someone names the assumptions they walked in with, the constraint turns from a wall into a tool. It gives their creativity something to push against instead of something to obey. Curious to see where you take this series next. The reframes open up a lot of territory, and I’d love to see you keep stretching them. Nice to connect Paul! --Selma
These reframes echo something we teach in creative problem-solving: constraints don’t limit creativity, assumptions do. The moment you name the frame, you gain agency over it. From there, ideas move different. People do too.
Great point. I believe constraints foster creativity, too. Forces you to use what you have in new ways. Was taught that in poetry classes in college—we practiced by writing poems on prompts that had “use this word/color/etc” requirements.
Constraints help when they’re explicit. The invisible ones are the killers. I’ve found that once someone names the assumptions they walked in with, the constraint turns from a wall into a tool. It gives their creativity something to push against instead of something to obey. Curious to see where you take this series next. The reframes open up a lot of territory, and I’d love to see you keep stretching them. Nice to connect Paul! --Selma