Face Wall

Face Wall is a collaborative game that allows participants to introduce themselves in a visual and interactive way. Each participant customises their avatar or adds their business card, thereby facilitating exchanges and building connections from the very beginning of the seminar. This game helps to break the ice and establish a friendly atmosphere conducive to interaction and collaboration.

Walkthrough

1. 1

   Introduction and objectives

   10 min

   The facilitator explains the purpose of the game: to create a collective identity wall to get to know each other better. They specify that each participant will create an avatar or add a business card to introduce themselves. They emphasise the importance of interaction and creativity in this exercise.

   Tip — Prepare an example of an avatar or business card to illustrate your explanations.

2. 2

   Distribution of materials

   5 min

   The facilitator distributes the necessary materials: white sheets, markers, coloured pencils, and other decorative elements. They invite participants to settle comfortably around tables.

   Tip — Ensure that the materials are sufficient and varied to stimulate creativity.

3. 3

   Creation of avatars

   20 min

   Each participant creates an avatar or customises a business card. The facilitator encourages originality and personalisation, suggesting that they add elements that reflect their passions or personal interests.

   Tip — Move among the participants to encourage and offer ideas if needed.

4. 4

   Construction of the Face Wall

   15 min

   Participants take turns placing their creation on the dedicated wall. The facilitator invites them to briefly explain their design choice and what it represents for them.

   Tip — Organise the wall harmoniously so that each creation is clearly visible.

5. 5

   Collective observation

   10 min

   Once the wall is complete, the facilitator invites the group to observe the wall as a whole. They suggest identifying commonalities and differences, and reflecting on what this says about the group.

   Tip — Encourage participants to ask questions of each other to deepen the exchanges.

6. 6

   Conclusion

   5 min

   The facilitator concludes the activity by thanking the participants for their involvement. They highlight the importance of this exercise in creating a climate of trust and collaboration from the start of the seminar.

   Tip — Take a photo of the wall to keep a visual record of this collective exercise.

Variants

• Use personal photos instead of drawings for the avatars.
• Add a question to answer about each creation, such as an anecdote or a dream.
• Conduct the activity in pairs to encourage exchanges from the start.