Combine various methods of thinking to create world of infinite possibilities and promote unique creativity

1. Alternate Reality in Design
by
Akinwale Arokodare
The utopia for Creativity

2. Introduction
In the world of creativity, reality is a trap created to lure, dismember, and
enslave possibilities. Infinite possibilities.
It makes sense really. That the easy “things” are much easier to be captured.
Therefore, if reality (the obvious “easy” prey) were to consciously avoid being
captured, she would have to change.
To put this in context;
Reality1.0 = Always Captured!!!
Reality1.01 Always Captured!!!
Since the consideration here is [infinity], (and infinity = x) and (x 0)
Therefore,
Reality 1.0 (+ x) Always Captured!!!
“Alternate Reality” is the umbrella term for the infinite possibilities that
Reality1.0 + x could ever result to. It is what I call, the utopia for creativity.
This utopia is created by using a combination of 2 major thinking methods.
• Convergent Thinking
• Divergent Thinking
Descriptions and Examples in subsequent slides below…
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3. Convergent thinking
Similar thinking
direction
Little or no emotional content in final outcome/product
• This process produces outcomes with little or no emotional character.
• The outcome/product determines the thought process. This sorts of sets
an imaginary thinking boundary for the thinking individual.
• Suppresses creativity.
• Impedes self awareness & self-discovery.
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4. Divergent thinking
Unique thinking
directions
Unique & robust emotional content in final outcome/product
• Produces outcomes with robust and unique emotional character.
• There is no thinking boundary. There are infinite possibilities.
• Promotes creativity.
• Facilitates self-awareness & self-discovery.
• Supports a non-judgmental landscape
• Not bounded by standar rules/laws e.g physics, religion,
• Consists of a combination of series of convergent thinking systems. This
implies that “divergent thinking” makes use of “convergent thinking” for
the organization of the complex infinite streams of creative data.
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5. Example 1
My Approach: I take a framed moment from Reality 1.0 (TBS)
And I recreate a similar framed moment
Reality 1.01 (The Arena)
I create a story (Just because I care)
So, basically the possibilities are endless
The Arena
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6. Photo credit: here
Example 1 : TBS Reality 1.0
About Reality 1.0 Wikipedia
Lagos Race Course now TBS, was a sports field that hosted horse racing, but
included a section for football and ground to play cricket.
TBS was constructed in 1972 over the site of a defunct rack for horse racing.
The entrance to the square has gigantic sculptures of four white horses
hovering above the gate and seven red eagles, which are symbols from the
national emblem signifying Strength and Dignity respectively.
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7. Reality 1.0.1
The Arena
About Reality 1.0.1
The Arena is the battleground for gladiators. Every constellation, thousands of
citizens flock into the Arena to witness various gladiators battle to the death.
The contest involves series of death matches among single representatives
from each genus/clan.
The last gladiator standing is usually anointed on behalf of the clan a medal
made from the ashes of a burning star.`
The Mohaki Eagles have held on to the champion star for many
constellations. Their acute foresight ability and speed give them the
capabilities of predicting and avoiding upcoming attacks, as well as delivering
counter strikes.
Example 1 :
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8. Reality 1.0.1
The Arena
About Reality 1.0.1
Statues of The Mohaki Eagle is placed along the top edges of the Arena.
These statues show their dedication and commitment towards holding onto
the championship for many constellations.
Next to the Mohaki Eagles on the leader-board chart for most
championships, are the Zabuza Stallions genus/clan. Known for their 1000
horsepower strength which give them a major advantage during critical
stages of battle.
Another notable genus are the Voltas. They are water mammals that have
slippery bodies difficult to grasp and emit large streaks of electromagnetic
pulses.
Blah blah blah
Example 1 :
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9. Example 2
Quasithedral
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10. Photo credit: here
Example 2 : CCC Reality 1.0
About Reality 1.0 Wikipedia
“The foundation stone for the first cathedral building was laid on 29 March
1867 and the cathedral was established in 1869.
Construction of the current building to designs by architect Bagan Benjamin
started on 1 November 1924. The foundation stone was laid by the Prince of
Wales (later King Edward VIII) on 21 April 1925. It was completed in 1946”
79 years to construction period?
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11. Reality 1.0.1
Quasithedral
About Reality 1.0.1
The Quasithedral is a sacred fortress of the Hunched back Time Travelers.
These special species are usually hunted for their blood due to their unique
qualities of spawning time vortexes. A time vortex is a temporary portal used
to teleport to any nano-time slot.
Most hunchbacks hated time travel. The hunch on their backs gets bigger the
more they travel through time. A very uncomfortable living experience when
considering cursed with a constantly growing physical defect.
Due to their sacred blood, the hunched backs were extremely scarce. The last
known of their race was called Quasi. A humble kindhearted hunchback with
a distinct giant-like stature.
Example 2 :
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12. Reality 1.0.1
About Reality 1.0.1
Quasi was known to have a very huge hunched back due to her many travels
through time vortexes. Folktales say that she traveled through time countless
amounts of time to experience the scent of a lost lover.
She spent her last 500 years making renovations to the cathedral which she
grew up in. 1000 years after her death, the locals renamed the monumental
building to Quasithedral to enshrine the “Aroma canister”. A canister that
contains fragments of the scents of Quasi’s lover.
Quasi, while hiding from the time-hungry world, kept busy by sculpting and
making ornamental renovations to the fortress…………..
Blah blah blah
Example 2 :
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Quasithedral

13. This article is simply a documented personal approach outlined with the aim
to spur creativity. Irrespective of the individual, field of study, industry,
location, ethnicity, e.tc, the natural application of divergent and convergent
thinking can be used to extend the boundary walls of creative endeavors.
For example, the idea of a proposed piece of furniture intended for Reality
1.0 can be gotten from information obtained from reality 1.0.1. The name of
an object in reality 1.0 can be gotten from information obtained from any
alternate reality. Physical qualities, textures, timing, perceptions, beliefs, et.c
all these pieces of data can be mined for use to create.
The possibilities are endless.
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Conclusion