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Assignment: Weird Combinations
Grading: 100 Points

Existing combinations:
Develop a new product by merging existing products together
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Avoid using ORDINARY THINKING as you complete this assignment.


1.) Create a list of "problems" you would like to see fixed.
The list must have at least 10 things that "bug" you; left over lint in the clothes dryer, what do you do with it; bed pillows that get lumpy, how to prevent that. Keep the list specific.

2.) Develop a product that solves your "bug".
Choose of the Free Association Techniques described in the links on the Week Activities page and
write out at least TEN DIFFERENT ideas and what objects you would use to create the new device/product.

Indicate which Free Association Technique you are using. Experiment to see which one works best for you.

You will combine more than one EXISTING object together to create the new device/product that is the best solution.

3.) Create a name for the new product/device.

4.) Create a visual of the new product/device and describe what it does/how it works.

5.) Write #1 (bug list) and #2 (ideas) in Word and COPY and PASTE into the Discussion window.

6.) Up load a jpg of your device/product.

7.) Have FUN! ; D