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17. Picture Tickler


Background
Visual stimuli of all types can create different perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and associa-
tions. What triggers an image in one person may trigger a completely different one in
someone else.
This technique is similar to PICLed Brains except the stimuli are pictures instead of
words. People who have trouble free-associating from unrelated stimulus words may find
it easier to free-associate with pictures. So this might be a useful technique for such people.

Objectives



  • To help participants generate as many creative ideas as possible

  • To help participants learn how to use the activities to generate idea


Participants
Small groups of four to seven people each

Materials, Supplies, and Equipment



  • For each group: markers, two flip charts, and masking tape for posting flip-chart
    sheets

  • For each participant: one sheet each of three different colors of sticking dots
    (^1 ⁄ 2 ” diameter) and one pad of 4 x 6 Post-it®Notes

  • Windmill graphic

  • An assortment of color pictures from magazines and catalogs. Color pictures from
    such magazines as National Geographicwork well. The best pictures are those with a
    variety of actions, objects, colors, textures, and other stimuli. Try to select pictures that
    vary in content. For instance, don’t select all factory scenes or pictures of the country-
    side. In general, avoid pictures with people in them, especially close-ups. As a rule of
    thumb, have at least four magazines or catalogs for each group.


Handout



  • Picture Tickler Handout


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