Collage

1. Place an abundance of material (images and/or 3D material) on the table in such a way that people can easily search through it;
2. Clearly outline the purpose of the collage, the principles of collage making, the topic or question that is being addressed, and the time available (sample script):
   • In this exercise, each person will create a collage that expresses your goals or visions for our case study in the form of abstract elements, feelings, and moods. It doesn’t have to express a coherent or logical story, as the process is meant to draw from your intuitive understanding. Sensemaking comes afterward while describing the meaning of the collage to others. Also, there will be time to make things more tangible and practical later in the workshop.
   • Think of the time limit as a spark for your creativity, rather than as a source of stress. As you are working, don’t second guess yourself - use whatever images draw your attention. Allow yourself to be surprised by your creative work. You are also welcome to add your own drawings or doodles.
3. When time is up, in pairs, invite participants to take turns describing the story and meaning of their collage. Remind them that it is during this ‘sensemaking’ process that insights come
   to light, so they will likely not know the full meaning of their creation before they reflect on it out loud.
4. Next, participants discuss outcomes and reflections in the group. Prompting questions could include: “What are some key differences or similarities between the visions? Were you surprised by the outcome in any way? What would you like to take from this exercise into the next phase of developing a concrete action plan?”;
5. (optional) Insights and key points can be summarized on a flip chart.

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