For idea generation, everybody uses their own method - knowingly or unknowingly. However, these methods don't always work, least of all "on call".

To come up with ideas faster in the future, or to come up with even better ones, I would like to present some creative methods for idea generation.

These are just some methods for the creative process, there are of course many more - but those are not necessarily well-suited for logo design.

There are the following methods:

The idea book


A creative idea book is useful for every graphic artist / designer. It is a book that is used to record the ideas for the all the various problems. 

Brainstorming


Brainstorming can only be used to a limited extent for the idea creation in logo design. This method qualifies especially if multiple persons use it. 

Brainwriting


Brainwriting is a method similar to Brainstorming. Again, this method will lead to better results with multiple persons, but there's also a version that will re... 

Mind Mapping (R)


Mind Mapping (R) is the graphical form of Brainstorming. Every idea regarding a specific topic is structured on a sheet of paper using branches. 

Finding Associations


You've probably lain in the grass and looked at the clouds before. One can recognize many things, many images or elements in the clouds with a little phantasy. 

Buzz Word Technique


Sometimes, when you're walking through the city, you see something that inspires you and gives you a good idea. 

Reversion method


Another very popular and helpful method is the reversion method. Here, the graphic artist / designer puts himself in the position of the client and makes up que...