Squeeze Ideas From A Blank Page: Exercises in Creativity
Some 25 Methodologies for Problem Solving

Workshop Brief

This workshop will offer creative methodologies “concepting techniques” to help be a better problem solver inside or outside of the arts industry. By using these unusual techniques one can get beyond the obvious, the expected solutions for art and business, and flex your creative muscle. Typical exercises include: post-its race, standing on the shoulders of giants, forced connection game, mind-maps, kick-start questions and learning how and why to use this diverse array of “secrets” in the creative process.

The goals of this workshop will help participants to learn and apply several methodologies to fulfill creative objectives. Workshop participants will be helped to think more creatively and unconventionally, practice creative methodologies, strengthen their ability to transition theoretical methods into practical application, and provide you with more concrete “memorable” solutions whether for fine art or professional art careers.

Ideal Workshop Candidate

The workshop is designed for fine artists, photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, designers, art directors AND educators wanting to expand upon their knowledge of and ability to teach creative processes.

Instructor

Rebecca Davis-Kelly

Assistant Prof. of Art & Graphic Design at Mississippi State University

rdavis-kelly@caad.msstate.edu

Instructor Bio

Rebecca Davis-Kelly is a former graduate student at the University of North Texas and is currently an assistant professor of graphic design at Mississippi State University and partners in a small graphic design studio working on such as clients as Frito-Lay, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Campbell’s, Hasbro Toys and Southwest Airlines. Her research agenda involves advocating for the ethics and responsibilities of graphic designers, and is also concerned with the level of corporate involvement in our everyday lives. With all of those agendas combined, (and quoting one of her favorite professors) it is her mission to prove to the world that graphic designers can do more than sell toothpaste.