scamper
SCAMPER Creative Exploration
Apply all seven SCAMPER prompts to systematically explore creative possibilities for a product, service, process, or problem.
Instructions
Work through each of the seven prompts, generating multiple ideas for each. Quantity matters—don't self-edit too early. Wild ideas often lead to practical innovations.
Output Format
Subject: [What we're SCAMPERing] Goal: [What we're trying to achieve]
S: SUBSTITUTE
What can be replaced with something else?
| Component | Substitute With | New Possibility |
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