Frameworks for Creativity

Why Frameworks Matter Coming up with ideas doesn't always mean waiting for "aha" moments. Sometimes, you need structured tools that guide your thinking in new directions. Frameworks are like recipes — they don't cook the meal for you, but they give you a clear path to follow. In this book, you'll learn some of the most powerful creativity frameworks ever used by innovators, businesses, and creators. They will help you: Stretch your mind beyond obvious answers. Generate more ideas faster. Feel confident that you always have a tool when you're stuck. By the end, you won't just rely on luck — you'll have a toolbox of creative systems you can use anytime. ?? Chapters Chapter 1: SCAMPER — The Framework Innovators Swear By · What SCAMPER stands for. · How it has been used in business and products. · Step-by-step guide with examples. · Challenge: Apply SCAMPER to any object or service in your daily life. Chapter 2: The Brainstorming Hack That Triples Your Ideas · Why normal brainstorming fails. · Rules that make brainstorming effective. · Real-life example from IDEO. · Challenge: Do a 10-minute sprint and generate 20+ ideas. Chapter 3: Mind Maps — The Tool That Makes Ideas Visible · How mind maps turn messy thoughts into clear connections. · Examples from Disney, students, and startups. · Challenge: Create a mind map with at least 5 branches and 3 sub-branches each. Chapter 4: Reverse Thinking — The Backwards Trick That Works · How flipping problems creates fresh solutions. · Examples: Airbnb, Tesla, Domino's Pizza. · Challenge: Write 10 "bad ideas" and flip them into useful solutions. Chapter 5: 5 Creative Frameworks You Can't Afford to Ignore · Six Thinking Hats, TRIZ, Design Thinking, Role Storming, Lotus Blossom. · When to use each one. · Challenge: Pick one framework and apply it to a small problem today.