Innovative Solutions for Everyday Problems: From Evolutionary to Revolutionary Ideas
This module delves into the world of idea generation, exploring where great ideas come from and how to transform them into actionable solutions. We discuss both evolutionary and revolutionary ideas, using practical examples like BuzzerBuddy, a social alarm app that helps students wake up on time with support from friends and family. Learn how to identify problems, create effective solutions, and innovate to enhance daily life experiences through technology. Explore problem-solving approaches that make life easier and more enjoyable.
Innovative Solutions for Everyday Problems: From Evolutionary to Revolutionary Ideas
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Where do great ideas come from? Revolutionary Evolutionary Problem Solving
Problem-solving ideas • Simple solution to a common problem • Task based • Make life easier/ more enjoyable
Problem-solving example • Problem: Missing or snoozing your alarm andwaking up late in the morning • Key insight: you wake-up, but don’t physically get up • Solution: a social alarm, where your BuzzerBuddy reminds you
Evolutionary example • Question: People read newspapers and use news apps. How can this experience be improved? • Answer: A free, fast, convenient, and easy way to browse news articles, allowing you to quickly scan the news you want to see, before diving into the full article.
Revolutionary ideas • Game changing • Few and far between • Inspired by new innovations in hardware functionality
Where do I start? Web Interests and passions Current apps, platforms and features Daily routines Friends, family and community
Big issues – small problems Hobby/interest – 5-a-side football I want to find out when my local pitches are availableI want to find replacement players at short notice Issue – Health How do I know if I’m overweight? How can I eat healthy? How do I make sure I keep exercising?Daily routine – Before school I want to wake up on timeI want to know my quickest route that day
Mini elevator pitch My team, [team name], is developing [platform idea] to help [target audience] [solve a problem] [with secret sauce]
Elevator pitch: Buzzer Buddies Our team, [Buzzer Buddiez], is developing [a mobile app] to help [students] [who have studied late and are likely to oversleep because they hit snooze on their alarm clock] [to wake up on time with the help from friends and family]
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