Not your average workshop *
Not your average workshop *
Bad Ideas Workshops
Originally developed at Google, Bad Ideas teaches how to tap into the inner child and embrace imperfection to unlock full creative potential.
We offer 2-5 hour workshops tailored to your group.
What to expect
01
Introduction
Introduce the "Bad Ideas" philosophy and its benefits.
02
Reframe failure
Explore challenging fear of judgment and embracing mistakes. Turning “bad” ideas into strengths.
03
Embrace the absurd
Brainstorming bad ideas for a challenge, finding insights through laughter and absurdity.
04
Dare we say genius?
We’ll follow the thread of our bad ideas and see where it takes us. Maybe some are actually genius.
05
Make messy magic
Actionable takeaways for applying "Bad Ideas" principles to real-world challenges.
For companies
Tired of the same old brainstorming sessions that leave you feeling uninspired and burnt out? We think fear and perfectionism can hold back creativity. At Bad Ideas, we're here to help you ditch the pressure and explore your curiosity.
Our workshops add fun, openness, and creative thinking to your team. We work with companies like Google to make team events and workshops more engaging, helping employees to:
Embrace all ideas (no matter how absurd), push boundaries, and create without fear
Experience an environment where fun is just as important as working
The fundamentals of collaborative, judgement-free design thinking
For small groups
Weekly trivia night getting a little stale?
We're your secret weapon for epic hang outs in the Greater Seattle area - hit us up for a Bad Ideas session! You provide the snacks and bevvies, we’ll bring the (slightly unhinged) convo starters to help folks:
Experience joy
Trash your creative blocks
Tackle social anxiety
Pairs deliciously with wine, beer, whiskey, or mocktails ;)
Benefits
Leave feeling lighter, brighter, and less stressed than you arrived