SCAMMPERR
SCAMMPERR is a creativity technique developed by Michael Michalko in the form of a checklist that can be used when developing new products from existing ones. It is an extension of the originally developed SCAMPER technology. Can also be used as a starting point for lateral thinking .
| Abbr. | Engl. | meaning |
|---|---|---|
| S. | Substitutes | Replace - components, materials, people |
| C. | Combine | Combine - mix with other additional functions or aggregates; overlap with service, integrate functionality |
| A. | Adapt | Change from, change function, use part of another element, an assembly, an aggregate |
| M. | Magnify | Make it bigger or smaller; higher; exaggerate; add big features or added value |
| M. | Modify | Increase or decrease the scale or stability, change shape, vary attributes (color, haptics, acoustics ...) |
| P | Put | "Put to another use" Find further use (s), find another connection to the use, reformulate the area of application |
| E. | Eliminate | Remove elements, components, reduce to core function, simplify |
| R. | Rearrange | Rearrange, change the order, swap components or aggregates, vary the speed or scheme of sequences |
| R. | Reverse | Turn around, turn the inside out, stand upside down, find opposite uses |
| Like other related creativity techniques, SCAMMPERR is mainly used in the product development of possible new products. Not all of these are necessarily practical, but should serve as a starting point. The challenging nature of the individual steps is used for structuring. Because of the abstract character, the application in groups is often associated with initial difficulties. This technology can be introduced and used quickly with moderation or a tight schedule and implementation regime. | ||
Related Techniques: SCAMPER , Osborn Checklist