Brainstorming guidelines include generating as many ideas as possible without criticism, focusing on quantity over quality and encouraging wild ideas. Ideas should be written down as they come and build upon each other while staying focused on the topic at hand, with the goal of combining ideas and recording all suggestions.

1. Design Step 3: Brainstorming Possible Solutions Activity — Brainstorming Guidelines Handout
Brainstorming Guidelines
Capture as many ideas as you can!Focus on quantity
Quantity
Withhold criticism No put downs!
Encourage wild ideas Wild ideas lead to innovative designs!
Write everything down as it comes out!
Build upon the ideas of others!
Stay focused Focus your ideas on the topic at hand!
Combine ideas
Record all ideas