PPT Slide
Attribute Listing:
- Attribute listing is a technique that is most valuable in improving tangible items, such as products. This technique is based on the assumption that most ideas are extensions or combinations of previously recognized observations. Attribute listing requires the following :
- Listing the key elements or parts of a product.
- Listing the main features, qualities, or significant attributes of the product and of each of its key elements or parts.
- Systematically modifying, changing, or eliminating each feature, quality, or attribute so that the original purpose is better satisfied, or perhaps a new need is fulfilled.
Trigger Words:
- Trigger words can be used as stimulators to develop means for accomplishing an intended purpose or action. Key words are identified to describe the actions to be achieved in the design. For each of these key words, the individual lists as many words that describe actions which can be used to achieve the intended purpose.
Summary:
- Lists are merely stimulators and are not intended to replace original thinking. However, list techniques can be used to extend the power and effectiveness of the mind during the ideation process.