Divergent Thinking
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Divergent Thinking
Divergent Thinking is a way designers come up with many different ideas for one problem, often by changing the way they look at things or by mixing ideas from different places. In design, this thinking style helps people find new shapes, colors, or ways to use materials that might not have been tried before. Some designers use drawing games or quick model making to help their minds wander and find fresh solutions. This way of thinking can lead to new design trends, because it brings out options that might seem unusual at first but can become popular or useful later.
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CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Divergent Thinking.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/divergent-thinking?E=481236 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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