Sure, something's better than nothing. That's what brainstorming is all about -- creating ideas without having any expectation that any particular idea will su

Sure, something's better than nothing. That's what brainstorming is all about -- creating ideas without having any expectation that any particular idea will succeed. Starting with something might spur an idea forward, or it might not. An initial idea's good; multiple ideas are better. As long as the person understands that collaborating with an expert will necessitate change, perhaps back-and-forth consultation, etc., until a good, agreeable conclusion is reached.