S – Substitute: What can I substitute to make this different or better?
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 4:02 am
The first step was finding a good idea. A tip I would give is not to use generative AI to come up with the idea itself. However, AI can be a valuable follow-up tool to refine or add details to your initial concept.
I usually start my creative thinking process with brainstorming and mind mapping. Tools like draw.io, Miro, and Excalidraw are great for visualizing and organizing ideas and impulses. It's helpful to think about topics you are personally interested in. For instance, as a movie enthusiast, I developed a movie-themed project for the hackathon.
I often use other creative techniques like the SCAMPER method to come up with ideas for hackathons or game jams. You might be familiar with the quote by Ambrose Bierce: "There's nothing new under the sun, but there are lots of old things we don't know." The SCAMPER technique involves finding new ideas by modifying existing ones. The approach consists of the following aspects:
C – Combine: What if I combine this with another alternative?
A – Adapt: How can I tweak ivory coast telegram screening this to make it work in a different context?
M – Modify: What if I change the color, size, shape, or other attributes?
P – Put to Another Use: How else can this be applied or repurposed?
E – Eliminate: What if I take away certain components?
R – Reverse/Rearrange: What happens if I change the order of tasks or do things backward?
Applying the SCAMPER technique, I thought about substituting the core game mechanics, the trivia quiz, with generative AI. Additionally, I considered how to make it work in a different context, such as in a browser and under the theme of movies.
This approach provided enough input to formulate an initial idea. From there, I used Google's Gemini AI to discuss and refine the concept until I had a solid plan for the project.
I usually start my creative thinking process with brainstorming and mind mapping. Tools like draw.io, Miro, and Excalidraw are great for visualizing and organizing ideas and impulses. It's helpful to think about topics you are personally interested in. For instance, as a movie enthusiast, I developed a movie-themed project for the hackathon.
I often use other creative techniques like the SCAMPER method to come up with ideas for hackathons or game jams. You might be familiar with the quote by Ambrose Bierce: "There's nothing new under the sun, but there are lots of old things we don't know." The SCAMPER technique involves finding new ideas by modifying existing ones. The approach consists of the following aspects:
C – Combine: What if I combine this with another alternative?
A – Adapt: How can I tweak ivory coast telegram screening this to make it work in a different context?
M – Modify: What if I change the color, size, shape, or other attributes?
P – Put to Another Use: How else can this be applied or repurposed?
E – Eliminate: What if I take away certain components?
R – Reverse/Rearrange: What happens if I change the order of tasks or do things backward?
Applying the SCAMPER technique, I thought about substituting the core game mechanics, the trivia quiz, with generative AI. Additionally, I considered how to make it work in a different context, such as in a browser and under the theme of movies.
This approach provided enough input to formulate an initial idea. From there, I used Google's Gemini AI to discuss and refine the concept until I had a solid plan for the project.