367: Effective Brainstorming

<p>This week, we talk about how to have effective brainstorms: what does good prep look like, and what should be done alone or with a group? In The Sidebar, we share our spicy takes about brutalism in interface design.</p><hr /><h3><strong>Golden Ratio Patrons:</strong></h3><p><strong>Float</strong><br /> Float has been a lifeline for teams working remotely in 2020. With float you can send your team their work schedule (daily or weekly) via Slack or email, and keep them in the loop of any changes to their tasks and projects with live notifications. You can also let your team know where you're working from with Float's scheduled status. Working from the lake house next week? Add it in Float to let your team know, ahead of time! Learn more at <a href="https://www.float.com/?utm_source=designdetails&utm_medium=specfm">float.com/designdetails</a>.</p><p><strong>CuriosityStream</strong><br />Learn about any topic with CuriosityStream; the first on-demand documentary streaming service. There is always something new to learn about with thousands of award-winning documentaries on Technology, History, Nature, Food, Science, Travel, and more! Can’t decide what to watch? Try CuriosityStream’s new feature, ON NOW, to watch a continuous stream of the best documentaries. Get an entire year of streaming for just $14.99 when you sign up at <a href="https://curiositystream.com/design">curiositystream.com/design</a>.</p><hr /><h3><strong>Latest VIP Patrons:</strong></h3><ul><li>Christopher Cos</li></ul><hr /><h3><strong>The Sidebar:</strong></h3><p>The Sidebar is an exclusive weekly segment for our Patreon supporters. You can subscribe starting at $1 per month for access to full episodes going forward! Sign up at <a href="https://patreon.com/designdetails">https://patreon.com/designdetails</a>.</p><p>In this week's Sidebar, we share our spicy takes on brutalism in interface design. </p><p>This comes from a <a href="https://github.com/specfm/design-details/issues/253">GitHub issue</a>:</p><p><i>hey guys, have you covered the moveme