Analogous Inspiration
The practice of drawing inspiration from sources outside of one's field to generate creative ideas.
21 topics found for
“creative ideation”
SCAMPER+
An enhanced version of the SCAMPER technique that includes additional prompts to further stimulate creativity and innovation.
Ideation Cards
A tool used during brainstorming sessions to prompt and inspire creative thinking, often containing questions, scenarios, or constraints.
Creative Block Strategies
Methods and techniques used to overcome mental blocks that hinder creative thinking and problem-solving.
Worst Possible Idea
A brainstorming technique where participants intentionally suggest bad ideas to spur creative thinking and overcome mental blocks.
Design Excursions
Short, exploratory design activities or exercises that encourage creative thinking and experimentation.
Metaphor Brainstorming
A creative problem-solving technique that uses metaphors to generate ideas and solutions.
Divergent Thinking
A cognitive process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, often contrasted with convergent thinking.
Blue Sky
An open-ended and creative approach to problem-solving or planning, often involving brainstorming and envisioning future possibilities without constraints.