Brainstorming is the practice of considering various ideas that will help you solve your puzzle. Many different people from all walks of life use brainstorming on a daily basis. Nearly every profession in the arts requires good brainstorming skills. Whether you are a student, graphic artist, writer, advertising representative, sales representative, or even a CEO, you must learn to brainstorm effectively. Brainstorming can be done alone or in groups.
Studies show that group brainstorming is much more productive than doing it alone.
By spending time with other creative minds, we insure that we will always be surrounded by fresh ideas. If coming up with creative ideas is important for your group, you must not rule out any idea no matter how unusual it may be. The best way for any group to start a brainstorming session is to sit in a circle and take turns thinking of a solution to the problem at hand. To do this, the problem must be defined in very broad terms. If the group wants to think of a new way to package potato chips, the leader of the group should maybe ask the group of ways to wrap things.