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SCAMPER METHOD :SCAMPER METHOD TOOL FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS
SCAMPER :SCAMPER The SCAMPER method is a great way to turn one idea into several more ideas. To use this method, simply apply any of the actions below to your ideas. For example, if you have an idea to make a new widget, you may be able to 'substitute' a new material to make it stronger, or 'magnify' it to make it bigger, or 'eliminate' part of it to make it lighter.
SCAMPER :SCAMPER Substitute your ideas
(i.e. chalk board for maker board)
SCAMPER :SCAMPER Combine your ideas
(i.e. spoon + fork = spork)
SCAMPER :SCAMPER Adapt your ideas
(i.e. road bike into a mountain bike)
SCAMPER :SCAMPER Modify (i.e. SUV with retractable roof
Magnify (i.e. stretch Hummer)
Minify (i.e. desktop into a laptop)
SCAMPER :SCAMPER Put to other uses (i.e. futon folds from bed to couch)
SCAMPER :SCAMPER Eliminate
(i.e. cordless telephone)
SCAMPER :SCAMPER Reverse/Rearrange (i.e. a motor run backwards is a generator)