Brainstorm #2 - Idea Box

     This tool has random values for five attributes that can
     apply to most physical items (shape, color, etc.).

     Normally, the team or person would put the attributes as
     column headings and then brainstorm values for each column. To
     save time, we have populated the columns.

     

     Using Our Idea Box Filler

     1) Type a short statement of the problem.

      (Like "New Product" or "New Feature For...")

     2) Click on the "Fill Idea Box" button.

     3) How would a combination of 3, 4, or 5 attributes

      be implemented in your product or service?

     4) Write your combination down, Mind Map, doodle

     5) Explore this combination for a minute or two

     6) Click on "Fill Idea Box" again

     7) Repeat 3 through 6 at least 8 times

     Clicking on the "Fill Idea Box," again, will
     yield a new grouping of attributes.

     

     New Product, Service, or Feature?
     

     

      SHAPE    
      MOBILITY    
      SOUNDS    
      POWER    
      COLOR    

     

     Roughly based on Michael Michalko's =Idea Box= described in Thinkertoys, pages 117-125.

     

     This approach is a multi-staged process. We've shortened it by assuming
     Shape/Sound/Power etc. are typical attributes. The approach still uses forced
     connections and combinations to give your imagination a challenge. The
     underlying JavaScript is fairly simple if you want to build you own.

     

     Comments or suggestions? Just drop
     the owner a quick comment..

     The document's owner is:
     Bob Rowen
     Piquero Insights, Inc.
     Round Rock, Texas 78681 (512)-255-8519