Thinking Inside the Box - Constraints Are Not Compromises

Explore how constraints can be leveraged as powerful tools for creativity and innovation in this thought-provoking JSFest Oakland 2014 talk. Discover Amanda Glosson's insights on "thinking inside the box" and learn why constraints should be viewed as opportunities rather than compromises. Delve into strategies for choosing strategic constraints that promote expansion of your lexicon, cross-browser compatibility, and visual contrast. Understand the connection between existing knowledge and idea generation, and how constraints can lead to more relevant, creative, and influential solutions. Gain valuable perspectives on problem-solving, generating new ideas, and changing the way people think within defined parameters.

THINKING INSIDE THE BOX @amandaglosson
DREAM SMALLER
DEFENDER
THEY'RE GENIUSES
EAT IT
IDEA CONNECTION BETWEEN EXISTING KNOWLEDGE
ALL THE IDEAS
RELEVANT IDEAS
GOOD IDEAS
CREATIVE IDEAS
USEFUL SOLVES A PROBLEM
GENERATIVE LEADS TO OTHER IDEAS
INFLUENTIAL CHANGES THE WAY PEOPLE THINK
HOW DO WE CHOOSE OUR CONSTRAINTS?
STRATEGIC CONSTRAINTS
PROMOTE THE EXPANSION YOUR LEXICON WRITE POETRY
PROMOTE CROSS- BROWSER COMPATIBILITY AVOID BROWSER-PREFIXED FEATURES
PROMOTE CONTRAST USE ONLY BLACK & WHITE