Encouraging Creativity in Design.

Kawenski, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ439441

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Publication Date: 1991

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Encouraging Creativity in Design.

Kawenski, Mary

Journal of Creative Behavior, v25 n3 p263-66 1991

This article describes a six-week course for design students called "Needs Awareness and Design" which stresses the development of creative thinking skills. Brainstorming is recommended for identifying many ideas, and synectics is stressed for actual problem solving. (DB)

Descriptors: Art Education, Brainstorming, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Design, Higher Education, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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