Summary of "04 2 Techniques For Ideation mp4"

Ideation is the first step in iterative Character design, focusing on idea generation before launching into continuous drawing and problem-solving.

Ideation involves verbalizing existing concepts, framing design intentions, and exploring all ideas, even incomplete ones.
Methods for Ideation include the three-part Elevator pitch, Mind maps, Notes and thumbnails, and Writing.
The three-part Elevator pitch involves summarizing a character concept in three keywords to explore and convey core values.
Mind maps help break down a concept into different aspects and highlight specific attributes for design.
Notes and thumbnails allow for exploring ideas through drawing and taking notes to remember thoughts.
Writing helps build on ideas, expand on them, and delve into World-building for character projects.
The primary goal of Ideation is to create a roadmap of possibilities before starting the design process to explore diverse directions.
There is no set guideline for how much Ideation should be done before a project, and artists can mix and match methods based on their style.
It is important to listen to gut instincts, spend more time on areas that need it, and be open to reworking ideas.
The speaker encourages viewers to do a full page of Ideation based on the mentioned methods and to maintain clarity for exploration.
Character ideas with decent design potential through world or archetype aspects are recommended, avoiding ideas that are too vague or too complex.
Keeping certain ideas private is advised for personal projects that may be revisited later.
Completing an Ideation page may lead to a project different from the original reference board, prompting a new research process with the new ideas in mind.