Bodystorming

At Overlap 09, Dennis Schleicher introduced me to bodystorming. Think physical brainstorming.

1. Do your design where your solution will unfold, or,

2. Simulate the environment your process will take place, or,

3. Prototype your solution with actors and props.

Acting out forces you to be concrete. It makes ideas come alive. Seeing examples reduces the risk of misinterpretation. Drama is memorable.

It’s such a pity when great concepts never make it off the drawing board.

Bodystorming increases the odds of getting somewhere.

I’ve become a believer.

If you’re attending one of my unworkshops, be prepared to throw your body into it.