One of the simplest ways to expand your creative thinking is to take an ordinary household object and force your brain to see it in new ways. The 20-Question Object Challenge helps you break out of your default perspective by asking unusual, sometimes ridiculous questions about something familiar. This exercise trains flexibility, imagination, and descriptive strength — all of which are essential for creative fields like digital media, Photoshop work, design, and writing.
How to do the exercise:
Pick a normal object — a mug, dog leash, water bottle, your BJJ belt, anything. Write down 20 questions about it, but the catch is: the questions cannot be normal. They must stretch imagination. Things like “What would this object be if it could talk?” or “How would an alien describe this?” or “What superpower would this object have?” Then, answer them honestly or humorously. By the end, you’ll have reshaped how your brain thinks about everyday items.
My Example:
Object: A blue water bottle
1. If it had a personality, what type would it be? – Organized gym bro who always reminds you to hydrate.
2. If aliens found this, what would they think it’s used for? – A portable human fuel tank.
3. What superpower would this bottle have? – Instantly refill with cold water no matter where you are.
4. If you could redesign it for a wizard, what would it look like? – A glowing bottle that refills with enchanted mountain spring water.
…continue until you hit 20.
By the end, your imagination is warmed up and buzzing.
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