lego serious play

Build Your Ideas, Transform Your Thinking

Ever wished you could build a solution to a complex problem? Or make abstract ideas tangible enough to truly understand them? At Minti Studios, we believe in the power of play to unlock serious insights, and that's where LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) comes in!

As a Certified LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator, I guide individuals and teams through a unique, hands-on methodology that uses LEGO bricks to foster deep thinking, enhance communication, and accelerate problem-solving. It's not just about building models; it's about building metaphors, exploring challenges from new perspectives, and collectively constructing shared understandings.

Why does it work? Rooted in established theories of learning and cognition, LSP leverages the brain's ability to connect hands-on experience with cognitive processing (Heller et al., 2012). It's built upon principles such as:

  • Constructionism (Papert, 1980): The idea that people learn most effectively when they are actively constructing something external, tangible, and shareable. Building with LEGO bricks provides a concrete way to materialise thoughts and ideas.

  • Embodied Cognition: The theory that our thoughts and cognitive processes are deeply influenced by our bodily experiences and interactions with the environment (Barsalou, 2008). The tactile engagement with bricks helps to externalise and process complex thoughts.

  • The Power of Play: Play is a fundamental human activity that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and emotional processing (Piaget, 1962; Vygotsky, 1978). LSP creates a psychologically safe space for experimentation and exploration.

  • Metaphor and Storytelling: Participants use LEGO models as metaphors, allowing for richer, more nuanced communication and the exploration of complex issues from multiple perspectives.

This theoretical grounding allows LSP to encourage:

  • Creative Problem-Solving: By building, participants can externalise thoughts, explore scenarios, and visualise solutions in a way words alone often can't.

  • Enhanced Communication: Everyone builds and shares their perspective, ensuring all voices are heard and understood, leading to richer dialogue.

  • Deeper Learning: The tactile, immersive process creates memorable experiences that foster profound insights and a strong sense of ownership over solutions.

  • Unlocking Hidden Knowledge: It's a powerful tool for surfacing unconscious assumptions, breaking down silos, and fostering genuine collaboration.

LSP also offers significant potential in educational settings and classrooms, providing a dynamic approach for students to engage with complex topics, express abstract ideas, and collaborate on projects, fostering critical thinking and creative expression in a highly interactive environment.

Whether you're looking to spark innovation, navigate complex challenges, develop shared strategies, or simply foster a more engaged and creative team environment, LEGO® Serious Play® offers a surprisingly powerful path forward.

Ready to play your way to breakthrough solutions? Let's explore how LSP can transform your next workshop or project!