12 ways to generate ideas for UI/UX design

Here are 12 ways to generate unlimited design ideas for your next UI/UX project! I'm into saving time and being productive so this video is to help you brainstorm ideas in a systematic way 😳 When in doubt, revisit this video and try each of these methods. My favourite one is Blue Sky Thinking - how about you? ⚡️
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Chapters
00:00 Hi!
00:21 Get obvious solutions outta your head
00:40 Research on your competitors
01:27 Blue Sky Thinking
02:01 Get inspired
02:28 Negative brainstorming
03:15 Mindmapping
03:34 Airplane mode
03:44 Crazy Eights
04:19 Don't do it alone
04:42 Socialize & Listen
05:09 Idea bank
05:31 Last tip

[@rachelhow]

Which is your favourite ideation method? Mine is Blue Sky Thinking!

[@hridyanadappattel4400]

The first line hit me hard. Thank you for starting off with this

[@rachelhow]

Aww thank you, Hridya! 🙏🏻

[@moonlight_celestia]

what a perfect timing. im having a mental breakdown at me ui/ux intern because im stuck coming up with "creative" ideas. thanks so much

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching too! :) Hope this comes in handy when you need ideas!

[@shehaana7503]

I love this video and your whole vibe!! Your tips are fantastic and your voice is so calming!!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you so much!!

[@armanhossain2538]

I'm so gratefull to you Rachel. Your videos are always inspired me a lot and pushed me to do something better. Thank you so much!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you, Arman 🥺

[@TheToysoja]

I just got into UI/UX design and found your channel today. Now, I'm binging! Thank you for the valuable information you are putting out.

[@rachelhow]

Awesome! Thank you! 🥺

[@atefeghassabi486]

this is very helpful - thank u so much

[@htan1900]

Ah these are really good tips, keeping this video for future reference. Keep it up Rachel! ✨

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Hannah!

[@akinwumiayomide3645]

I’m new to this…I really have so much to learn

[@jhonnafg]

Thankyou for all your helpful tips rachel! I he been struggling on putting up a case study.

[@rachelhow]

You got this! I've made another video on case study. Hope it's helpful! :)

[@giorgosmoustakidhs]

Your videos are huge inspiration to me. Thank you🙏

[@rachelhow]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching my videos :)

[@keithburdan74]

yet another great video from our miss rachel. keep up the good work

[@rachelhow]

Thank you so much for watching, Keith! 😀

[@didadu]

Thank you Rachel, this is very helpful. I'm going to start my journey with UIUX after 7 years as graphic designer. so nervous! Thank you again,

[@rachelhow]

You got this, Aidahaniza! Trying something new is always a challenge but you'll eventually learn something!

[@AbdussalamPopoola]

How has it been Aldahaniza?

[@anshikakala]

Blue Sky Thinking is awesome however negative brainstorm is really good too, ty!

[@rachelhow]

[@Bilalahmed67517]

Great Tutorials! Keep up the good work

[@rachelhow]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching too :)

[@karuna1069]

Love this! Thanks

[@rachelhow]

Thank you Karuna!

[@mytraveladventure7653]

U are awesome!!

[@future_proof]

Fuh! Another great video Rachel!

[@rachelhow]

Yay, thank you!

[@asitpurohit_108]

Subscribed ....I love your camera work ...great innovative way ...and I am beginner in ui / ux

[@rachelhow]

Welcome aboard!

[@harishp4392]

Your videos really inspires me 😇

[@rachelhow]

Thank you so much for watching too! 😀

[@tamagoe]

Hi, Rachel. I've been watching almost all of your videos. Your videos inspire me a lot and also teach me how to design better. I'd like to thank you for that! ^^v By the way, I heard and read about OOUX but I am very confused about the method. I hope you can tell us what and how to implement OOUX in designing UX and is it a must to use it?

[@van-xx3pl]

I feel like Rachel is my sister! Thank you sis 💜

[@nubaer.hossain]

thank you so much sister 😍👏💗

[@rachelhow]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching too :)

[@inprogress5210]

Nice. I'm new to this. I want to switch to UX UI but I do not have enough knowledge.

[@d8nya1]

Another awesome video! Thanks Rachel Question: what if you’re not that great at visual design but when you’re redesigning you’re more invested in the Ux portion ? But the visuals are not that great?

[@YourMajesty143]

UX is primarily about ease of use. It's the UI designer who actually needs to focus on visual design. While it helps to have that skillset, it's not necessary. Luckily for us, heuristic principles, pre-existing templates, and design systems ensure that we don't need to reinvent the wheel. UX design isn't exactly a creative job. Well it is, but not in the artistic way people assume it to be. You're mainly expected to come up with creative solutions to user problems, but you're not expected to be a graphic artist. Visuals can be copied or stolen, all the best designers already do this. But never sacrifice the usability of your product in service of some aesthetic. Minimalistic design is still visually appealing. And if your design lacks fancy flourishes or 3D animations, then aim your design towards clients or companies that want your style. Typically, simple designs are often utilized in the corporate world, or they can be used for websites that prioritize accessibility. Another option is designing for hospitals or health spas who seek clean, uncluttered designs. Whatever your design style, rest assured there's a market for it.

[@abhijithp]

Thank you 🤗

[@abhijithp]

@@rackergaming2895 ok bro

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching Abhijith!

[@astreloo]

Hello Rachel, you are an inspiring person who helped to take back my life and become an UI/UX designer. You are impressive, any links to get better ? Figma or Adobe Xd ? Thank you ! :) Keep going

[@Kibella2033]

Hi Rachel, you are the reason why I stayed confident in the process of practicing UX/UI. But a question is lingering with me- is Design dying? Is it gonna be robotised? Especially when Webflow is out?

[@codekicks2171]

I loved your website, what stack/framework did you used to build it

[@rachelhow]

Thank you! I use Webflow to build it :)

[@SakshiSingh-br4ti]

I am a beginner what are the projects I should work on to build a good portfolio

[@hris9214]

Hi Rachel, great videos as always! Just a feedback, maybe you dont need to include the 'sections' on top your video because there are sections generated on the normal KZbin timeline. As watchers we are seeing 2 "sections" on top and bottom of the screen. Cheers 🙂

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for the tip! Noted on that

[@kage_no_senshi1224]

​@@rachelhow FYI it does this by looking at the Timestamps list in your description so be sure to keep those there.

[@hris9214]

@@kage_no_senshi1224 yes timestamps...thats what they are called 😂 ...i keep calling them sections haha 🤣 thanks!

[@tmivano3671]

Actually, I find them very helpful! Because to see those on native KZbin player interface I need to tap on screen

[@Nicole-ze4vc]

Hit thumbs up as soon as I heard "no original idea." YES.

[@rachelhow]

[@rizwanullahkhan6701]

TnQ

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching, Rizwan!

[@rizwanullahkhan6701]

@@rachelhow my pleasure

[@jayeshhonrao540]

Can I do only a UX project and not UI?

[@kittens3029]

Highly recommend reading a book called good artists copy, great artists steal

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for the recommendations :)

[@kamilwaszewski]

Hey, great list! Do you know maybe some inspiration websites for big CRM, CMS or financial/crypto products? We have many of them for websites and mobile apps but it's hard to find some nice ones for big, specialistic products. Yeah, yeah, we can go to dribbble but as you have noticed, dribbble it's not the best place if you search for realistic and useful ideas xd

[@satyadevmishra9477]

Hello Rachel How, I just sent an email plz find it... and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us...keep growing. :) Love love...

[@Randyy111]

But I feel strongly that I am the rightful original inventor of negative brainstorming..

[@kayceelu362]

Can we get in touch on instagram?

[@dudeotron5829]

you need to clarify the content