Flex The Creative Muscle Workshop

Abstract

This material introduces "Flex: The Creative Muscle Workshop," a practical and gamified methodology developed by Creative Gym Hub and Kūrybotyra to train and expand creative thinking. The framework uses a dedicated deck featuring 40 unique exercise cards and usage guidelines designed to challenge conventional thinking patterns. The workshop structure guides participants through various collaborative dynamics, including individual prompt completion, non-verbal pair exercises, and competitive group challenges (such as generating at least 10 alternative uses for an orange while eliminating duplicate ideas). By forcing participants to solve abstract problems with limited, everyday objects—such as overcoming an attacker using only a leaflet and a handful of peat—the workshop serves as an active "gym" to build creative confidence, foster lateral thinking, and enhance team ideation.