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Thumbnail Sketching

Thumbnail sketching uses quick drawings to explore ideas fast. It's about getting concepts on paper, not making art. This visual process helps generate many ideas and spot new variations quickly. Part of the LUMA collection.

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
4-8
Category
Luma
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will:

  • Generate ideas quickly.

  • Think visually.

  • Explore variations.

  • Share concepts easily.

  • Iterate naturally.

  • Avoid getting stuck.


  • Rapid visual concepts in thumbnail format.

  • High volume of ideas quickly.

  • Foundation for concept selection.

Focus on quantity of ideas, not artistic quality. Time-box each round to encourage rapid generation. Discourage editing early in the process. Keep participants' hands moving to maintain momentum.

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