StoryTelling Cube - Instruction Guide
Storytelling Cube - Avatars
The Storytelling Cube is an empathy and collaboration tool. Each face of the cube will guide you through an insightful individual journey that will later become your own story to share in class. As you go through it, remain insanely curious about yourself and others - you never know what new perspectives you might discover! On the Cube you will find post-it notes - each with a different prompt on it. Follow the steps described below and respond to each one of them by writing, marking or drawing on each post-it. Be playful, think like a child and free your imagination. There are no rights or wrongs here, just pure exploration! So keep a beginner’s mind, think with your hands and have fun!
Avatar.
First, let’s add some identity to our cube. Draw, paint and color your own avatar on the frontal face (just like the ones on the photo). Don’t worry too much about aesthetics, it’s not about how well you can draw as much as about the elements you choose to represent yourself. Go as detailed as you can in at least 15 minutes of focused work. Wait until you have filled all post-its before folding it into a cube.
Wishes.
Let’s cast some wishes now! Write down some things you wish to achieve through this co-design experience. Think about how they might contribute to a bigger goal or dream you have.
Obstacles.
What are some of the inner obstacles that you can anticipate might show up in the process to keep you from achieving your wishes for this course?
PlaN.
Having become aware of potential threats, develop a strategy to overcome them and be better prepared to fulfill those wishes.
*The WOOP exercise has been modified from https://woopmylife.org
Offers.
We stand today as part of a diverse group of insanely curious collaborative creators. Together, we hold a unique set of skills and capacities with an immense potential for growth and contribution. How about we put them at the service of others?
From a daily smile :) to a Spanish lesson, there are no small offers. What would you like to offer to the group?
Folding the Cube.
After filling all the post-it prompts, carefully fold the tabs and faces by the dotted edges. Fold each piece away from you. Then, insert the tabs into the corresponding slots until the cube is formed. Start from the bottom of your cube and work your way up.
Object of Identity.
As part of our Storytelling Cube session, we ask you to please bring any object that you treasure. One that you can show on camera and that allows you to share a piece of your identity, a story beyond the habitual introductions.