Random Associations.

We learnt on how to solve problems by associating the problem with a random word, and then find a solution from it. But first, our lecturer showed us something fun, by combining two different animals together, and asked us why couldn't that particular animal survive? For example, a chicken's body with a hippopotamus' head. He then asked us to try out an exercise. I chose to combine a meerkat and an elephant, as shown below. As you can see, it is illogical that such an animal could survive, for the elephant's head is too heavy for the meerkat's body to support it.

Next, our lecturer gave us some homework on solving problems.
Problem: To create 'scary images/object' that will instill fear among people throughout the ages.
Random word: kitten

1. I made a mind-map on the characteristics of a kitten.

2. I then associate the characteristics with the problem:
a) big eyes: scary mask with big eyes
b) claws: gloves with sharp claws used as killing instrument.
c) small: claustrophobia [fear of small, confined spaces].
d) furry: legend of furry monster [eg. werewolf]

3. After that, i illustrated the association of the four characteristics with the problem as shown below:-