Section 05 — Creative Constraints (LAB 101)

Section 05 — Creative Constraints

Course: LAB 101 – Creative Intelligence Lab I

Learning Session

Explore These Materials: 1. Read (30 min) — On constraints in creativity (short design essays); Dr. Seuss on writing with limited vocabulary (anecdote).
2. Watch (45 min) — Creativity under rules: examples from film, music, and design challenges.
3. Listen (30 min) — A creator discusses how constraints shaped a project.
4. Observe — Pick a mundane object and list 10 novel uses within strict limits (time, tools, materials).

Key Quote Box

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Practice

  1. 10x10 Challenge — Create 10 tiny artifacts in 10‑minute sprints using one constraint (e.g., only circles; only verbs; only 3 chords).
  2. Constraint Remix — Take your favorite sprint and remake it with a different constraint; note what changes.
  3. One‑Tool Build — Make a small piece (poem, sketch, track, diagram) using a single tool or medium only.
  4. Reflection — Which constraints unlocked originality vs felt limiting? What will you keep using?

Hard Problem (Optional)

Design a 60‑second story (script or storyboard) that uses exactly 10 shots/scenes and no dialogue. Convey a clear arc with only visuals.