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Start a collection of odd, interesting things and put them in a curiosity box.
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Then, you can pull out unique items randomly when confronted with a problem or opportunity
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Visit local second-hand shops and flea markets in a new city to pick up surprising treasures that might provoke a new angle on an old problem.
IDEO designers rely on Tech Box items (each box has hundreds of high-tech gadgets, clever toys, and a wide variety of items) when brainstorming for new ideas.
Because Odd things often trigger new associations