Tips from the solutionary school: how to transform big ideas to a design on paper

I love working in big ideas. But the thought of figuring out the how, what, who, when, and where can get me feeling overwhelmed quickly.

To help, I always turn to mind mapping. It allows me to put down all of my ideas and see how they connect and fit together. It also allows me to see patterns and discover even more new ideas.
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Here are some behind-the-scenes photos of my mind mapping session I had for “The Kids of Solutionary Street” project. As you can see, it’s messy, fun, and unpredictable.
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If you ever get stuck on a project, give mind mapping a try. You never know what ideas will surface!