This document presents the hypothesis that using randomness as a creative methodology can lead to both breakthrough and utilitarian outcomes. The thesis argues that in contrast to established practices which produce constrained work, randomness results in liberated and pure outcomes. This hypothesis celebrates the oddness of chance and could lead to new services, hybrid products, and aesthetics that cause reflection.
2. Music is a purposeless play
which is an affirmation of
life not an attempt to
bring order out of chaos
nor to suggest improve-
ments in creation, but
simply a way of waking up
to the very life were living.
John Cage
SIERRA SIEMER THESIS 1 OF 10
3. This thesis presents the hypothesis that
randomness as employed as part of a creative
methodology leads to outcomes which are both
breakthrough and utilitarian.
In contrast to established practices, which
produce stagnant work constrained by intent,
randomness leads to liberated and pure outcomes.
Such a hypothesis, through its celebration of the
oddness that is chance, could lead to services for
underserved communities, hybrid products, and
aesthethics that cause reconsideration and reflection.
SIERRA SIEMER HYPOTHESIS 2 OF 10
4. 1 spectacle
2 randomness
3 boundaries & process
4 breakthroughs
5 utilitarian design
6 outcomes
SIERRA SIEMER OUTLINE 3 OF 10