Part 3 of the 4D Creative Process is DESIGN. This is where we really get to let the juices flow. What will it look like? Who needs to be involved? In this stage, we pull all the pieces together to finalize the idea.
Something I’ve been thinking through recently for the design step is “story-boarding”. This concept is used a ton by animation designers and movie creators to help them visualize what the final product will ultimately look and feel like. I’m currently processing how we can use this in creative church ministry because I feel like it is such a valuable tool to use to help us understand the end product.
Ask yourself/your team:
What feel do we want to create?
What reaction are we looking for?
What people do I need to help pull this off?
What physical items do we need to incorporate?
How are we going to do this (what steps are needed)?
What other preparations are needed for successful development?
The design gives you a tangible picture of the end product. The equivalent to a designers thumbnail drawing.
The design process wraps up planning and launches the last step of developing the idea.
