LISTS AS STIMULATORS
A simple way for an individual to develop a number of ideas in the shortest time is to make lists. Lists can be used in several modes of operation to stimulate the user to think of new ways to accomplish the goal at hand.
Checklists :
- The checklists method proposes that the user make a general list of questions to apply to the problem at hand. Some of the questions may apply to all problems encountered, but some questions must be generated specifically for the current problem. A typical list of question might include :
- In what ways can the idea be improved in quality, performance and appearance ?
- To what other uses can the idea be put ?
- Can it be modified, enlarged, or minified ?
- Can some other idea be substituted ?
- etc.