ideaforming
Ideaforming is a structured process for developing ideas into viable concepts, products, or strategies. While often used interchangeably with ideation, ideaforming typically emphasizes shaping, evaluation, and feasibility as ideas progress toward implementation.
Key principles include balancing divergent thinking (generating many possibilities) with convergent thinking (narrowing options), iterative refinement,
Common techniques used in ideaforming include brainstorming, design thinking, SCAMPER, mind mapping, and rapid prototyping. Tools
Process steps frequently described in ideaforming: problem framing; idea generation; concept development; evaluation and selection against
Applications span product development, service design, entrepreneurship, policy innovation, and education. Outcomes may include concept descriptions,
Relation to other terms: ideaforming sits between ideation (idea generation) and implementation, incorporating aspects of design