Comparative Analysis
Comparative Analysis draws on components of successful solutions not only from similar industries, but also from industries not typically associated with your problem, but having cross-over potential due to analogous attributes. Team Lightning Demos can quickly highlight the best or most promising components of favorite solutions.
Ideation Exercises
Exercises like Contra-Logic, Forced Connections, Cards & Triggers, Change Perspective, and Combinatorial Play allow teams the ability to generate ideas separately then vet them with a larger group. This allows the team to focus their thinking to uncover new ideas and identify potential risks or hidden opportunities.
Solution Sketching
Solution Sketching is another ideation tool that allows designers to visually communicate the solution or show ways a user will interact with a final product.