A while ago I’ve written about the Six Thinking Pencils inspired by Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats. Kristin, Art Director at Gagarin has been kind to send Palimpsest a bunch of pencils for a giveaway. A reader has commented earlier that he reckoned the pencils look plasticky. The answer is Yep, they do and they are. But as part of a brainstorming tool I guess they would work very well.
Each member of the group selects a pencil and adopts a mindset to match it. Then swaps pencils until the topic at hand has been approached from different perspectives. White is for Info; Yellow for Benefits; Green for Creativity; Black for Critic; Blue for Overview; Red for Feelings. The pencils are made from UK recycled CD cases.
I am in! Pencils looks delicious, wanna try it for sketching.
ReplyDeleteas a messy owner of (whisper it) 15 fountain pens all filled with a different colour ink (for note-taking, of course) my partner tells me that I have to enter so that she can be spared the embarrassment of having to explain to people why I have such gaudy fingers after a day of reading/writing/thinking. I have promised: if I win the pens stay at home and the pencils go out with me
ReplyDeleteJust the job to inspire you when faced with a plain of plain paper.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome indeed. I love creative brainstorming techniques. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating idea and a great way to brainstorm. Love it, love the pencils and the recycling aspect.Von
ReplyDeleteI would love to implement the strategy with those implements :)
ReplyDeleteHere is to hoping. They do look sharp. Best, and keep on blogging.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! And such a brilliant idea! :) Keeping my fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try these. I love the post you originally did about them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bouquet of pencils!
ReplyDeleteI'd like a chance to use these pencils.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great way to get fresh perspectives on ideas!
ReplyDeleteplease choose me
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ReplyDeleteAlways need some good writing stick. Count me in on this, please.
ReplyDeleteedit.>> I can spell LOL
I'm in - need all the help thinking I can find...
ReplyDeletePencil me in.
ReplyDeleteLooks good
ReplyDeletewe do love pencils ...
ReplyDeleteThanks all for commenting. And the winner is....
ReplyDeleteJulie (O-kami).
Congrats Julie, drop me a note with your contact details.