First Principles
A problem-solving approach that involves breaking down complex problems into their most basic, foundational elements.
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“innovation methods”
SCAMPER
Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse (SCAMPER) is a creative thinking technique that encourages innovation in a product or process.
Generative Research
Research aimed at exploring and identifying new opportunities, needs, and ideas to inform the design process.
Principles Over Processes
A design philosophy that emphasizes core design principles over rigid adherence to standardized processes.
Hackathon
An event where developers, designers, and other stakeholders collaborate intensively on software projects, typically within a short timeframe.
Reverse Ideation
A creative thinking technique where the typical process is reversed to generate new ideas by considering the opposite of conventional assumptions.
Generative Design
An iterative design process that uses algorithms and computational tools to generate a wide range of design solutions based on defined constraints and goals.
PoC
Proof of Concept (PoC) is a demonstration, usually in the form of a prototype or pilot project, to verify that a concept or theory has practical potential.
Placing Bets
A strategic approach where multiple potential solutions are tested to identify the most promising one.