Improv for Designers with Muriel Schvartzman

Applying the principles of improv to sell your (great) ideas.

Transcript

1. Improv for Designers Muriel Schvartzman
3. im·prov·i·sa·tion
4. Associated List ACTIVITY ONE
5. Associated Lists A warm up game that relies on impulse response to govern good narrative work.
6. KEY TAKEAWAY Helps break down mental barriers you’ve created and celebrate the brain’s wild and wonderful creations.
7. Everyone stand up, its warm up time!
8. Each person will say a word that is associated to the previous word mentioned. The goal is to free the mind from notions of being clever or witty; to encourage a direct response to impulse. GUIDELINES 1. 2.
9. Now, let’s try Disassociated List
10. ACTIVITY TWO Yes, and…
11. Yes, and… An exercise to help accept offers and contribute to the scene.
12. KEY TAKEAWAY Accepting feedback starts to open new possibilities, and elevates your work to the next level.
13. Now let’s try Yes, and… exercise
14. Each person will accept their fellow actors' ideas and build on them. Reply with yes, and… when it’s your turn. GUIDELINES 1. 2.
15. OUTCOMES How improvisation helped me
16. LETTING GO Drop any fear of judgement and criticism by rolling with the punches and laughing along the way.
17. CONFIDENCE Become comfortable while thinking on your feet and reacting to whatever comes your way when presenting.
18. SOLVING PROBLEMS ON THE FLY Become better at brainstorming ideas to the next level, while making other people feel empowered.
19. ACTIVE LISTENING & OBSERVATION Heighten your awareness of the mood and actions of the people in the room - the audience.
20. RESOURCES Articles and References Improv Exercises & Training Improv Classes & Exercises 5 Improve Exercises Every Designer Should Know Second City Bad Dog Theatre
21. Questions?
22. Thank You!