The quick melting of the dry ice gave the designer exactly what he was looking for. Reverse-Look at it backwards. Compare-Make a metaphor. Eliminate-Break the rules. Creative Thinking may simply mean the realization that there's no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done.
Every child is an artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist after growing up. The Judge takes over only after the Explorer and Artist are finished. The Judge evaluates the results. Bring in the fool. If you spend too much time warming up, you'll miss the race.