How bad design can make you more creative

Education
When designing or making, we all get stuck sometimes. Come learn a new technique, called "wrong theory design," developed at the University of New Mexico, to get you unstuck and come up with more creative ideas.

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Luke Kachelmeier

I'm a Junior at UNM, studying to get my BS in Math, along with minors in Computer Science and Psychology. Some of my biggest passions are soccer, Lego, and obviously math! I also love to spend my time serving the community in various different ways with Kiwanis.

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Marissa Steinman

I'm in the BAIA program at UNM with a focus in animation. My favorite series is Pokemon though I also like many other series such as Trollhunters, Digimon, and many nintendo games. I make Plush aliens from original designs and am hoping to learn more about 3d printing and make some electronic plush.

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Ethan Ortega

I am a Master's student in the Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico. I also work full time as the Instructional Coordinator and Supervisory Archaeologist for New Mexico Historic Sites. I am excited to implement new creative skills and strategies from this class into my work.

Chris Lane Maker Picture

Chris Lane

A student at UNM. I think normalcy is boring. Be bold, be different, go against the grain! ​Deviate from the norm!

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Joseph Cameron

I am a ski instructor/ river guide and produce a gluten free pancake mix. I am earning my Bachelors in OILS, and want to work with veterans in outdoor holistic healing programs.

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Christopher Plante

The name is Plante, Christopher Plante. I am 23 years old, I enjoy video games, harassing my girlfriend, eating (excessive amounts) and hating on seafood. I would one day like to manage benefits for a large company.

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Chen Qiu

OILS MA student, biomedical engineer, Arduino whisperer, STEAM enthusiast

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What inspired you to make this project?
As the course professor, I have been researching ways to help people be more creative and get unstuck in the design process. Research shows that most ideation techniques are not very effective. In pilot testing this protocol in my courses, I have been amazed by the results. Students love to do it, but I have never seen such creative ideas from any other technique!