Use the Rose, Thorn, Bud template by LUMA to identify things as positive, negative, or having potential.
Use the "Bull's eye diagramming by LUMA institute" a way of ranking items in order of importance using a target diagram.
Use the "Contextual inquiry by LUMA" template to interview and observe people in their own environment.
Use the "Creative matrix by LUMA Institute" template to spark new ideas at the intersections of distinct categories.
Use the "abstraction laddering by LUMA" a way of reconsidering a problem statement by broadening or narrowing its focus.
Use the "Thumbnail sketching" a series of small drawings used to quickly explore a variety of ideas.
Generate ideas by exploring various concepts through sketching.
Use the "What's on your radar by LUMA" template to plot items according to personal significance.
Use the "Rough & ready prototyping by LUMA" a rapidly built model of a new idea that approximates its appearance and behavior.
Use the "experience diagramming by LUMA" a way of mapping a person's journey through a set of circumstances or tasks.
Use the "Statement Starters by LUMA" template to have an approach to phrasing problem statements that invites broad exploration.
Use the "Heuristic review by LUMA institute" an auditing procedure based on ten rules of thumb for good design.