Ideation and Concept Development

Before you design a solution, you must expand the solution space. Divergence protects you from committing too early to a structure that hasn’t been tested against alternatives.

Not all variation is meaningful. This module clarifies the difference between cosmetic differences and true structural divergence in system logic.

Sketching at this stage is about making your thinking visible. Low fidelity keeps you flexible while you explore different structural possibilities.

Crazy 8s is a constraint tool, not a creativity doctrine. This module situates it within a broader understanding of structured divergence and its limitations.