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Arbitrary Constraints is a great method to inspire ideation and think outside of the box, because you push yourself to think about the idea or product you’re working on in new ways when you place arbitrary constraints on your ideation. Learn how to use this divergent ideation technique in this template, which contains arbitrary constraint cards that you can cut out and use!

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Table of contents for “Creativity” master template bundle

Bundle of 15 Creativity templates
  1. Arbitrary Constraints—A Divergent Ideation Method
  2. How to Ideate with Bad Ideas—A Divergent Ideation Method
  3. Brilliant Designer of Awful Things—A Divergent Ideation Method
  4. Oxymorons—A Divergent Ideation Method
  5. Random Metaphors—A Divergent Ideation Method
  6. Embrace Opposites
  7. Externalization
  8. More Specific and More General
  9. Multiple Classifications
  10. Three-Way Comparisons
  11. 3 Habits That Will Foster Your Creativity
  12. 7 Best Practices: How You Create the Optimal Environment to Nurture Creativity
  13. 5 Best Practices: What to Do When You Get Stuck in Executing Your Work Plan
  14. How to Plan for Creativity: Effective Time-Management Plans for Your Large-Scale Creative Projects
  15. 7 Reasons You Should Use To-Do Lists to Help You Emotionally and Make You More Efficient