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You're struggling to find innovative product design solutions. What's the best way to get unstuck?

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Innovation is the key to creating products that stand out from the competition and meet the needs of your customers. But sometimes, you may feel stuck in a rut, unable to generate new ideas or solve design challenges. How can you overcome this creative block and find fresh solutions? Here are some tips to help you get unstuck and boost your research and development (R&D) process.

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Marcos Simonetti

R&D, Innovation, Industrial Development, Project Management, Technology Development, Management, Engineering
Asanka Fernando

Operations | Business Development | Manufacturing | Sales and Marketing | Quality | Production | Research & Innovation…
Dr. Jabal Thanki, (PhD - Polymer Science)

Deputy General Manager || Polymer Science Expert || R&D || Quality & Process Optimization

1 Define the problem

Before you jump into brainstorming or prototyping, make sure you have a clear understanding of the problem you are trying to solve. Who are your target users? What are their pain points, goals, and preferences? What are the constraints and requirements of the project? How will you measure success? Asking these questions will help you narrow down your focus, avoid assumptions, and identify the core value proposition of your product.

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Asanka Fernando

Operations | Business Development | Manufacturing | Sales and Marketing | Quality | Production | Research & Innovation | B.Sc.(Hons) Engineering, AMIE(SL), ECSL
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Define the problem by conducting a thorough analysis of project requirements, constraints, and user expectations. Break down the challenge into specific components and pinpoint where the innovation gap exists. Seek diverse perspectives from team members and stakeholders to gain insights. Utilize brainstorming sessions, mind mapping, or design thinking workshops to generate fresh ideas. Explore analogous industries for inspiration. Foster a culture that encourages experimentation and risk-taking. Embrace feedback loops, iterate on prototypes, and stay open to unconventional solutions. Sometimes, stepping away briefly can offer a new perspective, aiding in overcoming the creative block.

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Dr. Jabal Thanki, (PhD - Polymer Science)

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Before embarking on your creative escapade, understand your destination. Clearly define the problem you're trying to solve for your product. The more specific you are, the more focused your solutions will be. Remember, a well-defined problem is the first spark that ignites innovation.

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2 Explore multiple perspectives

One way to generate more ideas and insights is to look at the problem from different angles. You can use various techniques, such as personas, scenarios, empathy maps, or user journeys, to empathize with your users and understand their needs and behaviors. You can also seek feedback from your colleagues, customers, or experts, to get diverse opinions and perspectives. By exploring multiple viewpoints, you can uncover hidden opportunities, challenges, and solutions.

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Marcos Simonetti

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The key to innovate is to have a framework that assists in organizing innovation actions and activities. This can progress into a system that needs to be managed and evaluated.

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3 Experiment with different methods

Another way to stimulate your creativity and innovation is to try different methods and tools for ideation and prototyping. You can use analog or digital methods, such as sketching, mind mapping, storyboarding, or wireframing, to visualize your ideas and concepts. You can also use methods such as brainstorming, SCAMPER, or TRIZ, to generate, refine, and evaluate your ideas. By experimenting with different methods, you can discover new possibilities, test your assumptions, and learn from your failures.

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Miguel Andrés Gasco

PhD Student in Biomedical Sciences | Exploring Plasma Systems for Metabolomic and Clinical Advances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Translational Research | Innovation in Metabolomics & Sleep Medicine
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En el ámbito de la innovación, dos técnicas de lluvia de ideas, SCAMPER y TRIZ, se destacan por sus enfoques distintivos. SCAMPER, centrada en Sustituir, Combinar, Adaptar, Modificar, Proponer otros usos, Eliminar y Reorganizar, es ideal para redefinir o mejorar productos existentes. Por otro lado, TRIZ, basada en principios científicos, se utiliza para resolver problemas complejos. SCAMPER se enfoca en la adaptabilidad y la optimización, mientras que TRIZ aborda desafíos aparentemente insolubles mediante la aplicación de principios fundamentales. La elección entre ambas dependerá de los objetivos específicos del proceso creativo.

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Fabrício Porto

Quality and Innovation Manager | Satis
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Uma das estratégias importantes para busca de ideias inovadoras é o uso de ferramentas que assessorem esse desenvolvimento. Contudo, é essencial responder primeiramente a pergunta: qual problema vou resolver? Através disso, o uso de Design Thinking e Brainstorming pode auxiliar na constru??o de solu??es inovadoras.

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4 Learn from others

You don't have to reinvent the wheel every time you face a design challenge. You can learn from others who have solved similar or related problems, and use their solutions as inspiration or benchmarks. You can research existing products, services, or processes, and analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. You can also look for examples from other domains, industries, or cultures, and see how you can adapt or combine them with your own ideas.

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Miguel Andrés Gasco

PhD Student in Biomedical Sciences | Exploring Plasma Systems for Metabolomic and Clinical Advances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Translational Research | Innovation in Metabolomics & Sleep Medicine
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La perspectiva de Sir Jonathan Ive, reconocido dise?ador y exvicepresidente senior de dise?o de Apple, destaca la importancia de aprender de soluciones existentes al enfrentar desafíos de dise?o. Su enfoque, aboga por analizar productos, servicios o procesos ya existentes. Ive enfatiza la necesidad de explorar fuera del ámbito inmediato, buscando inspiración en diferentes dominios, industrias o culturas. Este enfoque eficiente ahorra tiempo y proporciona una base sólida para la innovación, construyendo sobre fundamentos probados y abriendo la puerta a ideas frescas y perspectivas únicas en el dise?o. La filosofía de Ive resalta la relevancia de aprender de otros para impulsar la creatividad y la eficacia en el campo del dise?o.

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Maqsood Ahmad, PhD

Professor of Physics at Preston University Islamabad Campus
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Always innovation comes with the need and betterment of the materials. Surfaces modification and laser beam melting started by me to increase the surface hardness to increase the erosion resistance .

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5 Take a break

Sometimes, the best way to get unstuck is to step away from the problem and do something else. You can take a break, relax, or engage in a different activity, such as reading, listening to music, exercising, or playing a game. This will help you reduce stress, clear your mind, and recharge your energy. You may also find that during your break, you get new insights or inspiration that can help you solve the problem.

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Miguel Andrés Gasco

PhD Student in Biomedical Sciences | Exploring Plasma Systems for Metabolomic and Clinical Advances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Translational Research | Innovation in Metabolomics & Sleep Medicine
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En el ámbito de la resolución de problemas, la sabiduría de Tim Ferriss, conocido autor y emprendedor, destaca la importancia de tomar pausas creativas. Ferriss sugiere que, en ocasiones, la mejor manera de superar obstáculos es alejarse del problema y sumergirse en actividades distintas. Recomienda tomarse un descanso, relajarse o participar en actividades como la lectura, escuchar música, hacer ejercicio o jugar. Este enfoque busca reducir el estrés, despejar la mente y recargar la energía, creando un espacio propicio para la reflexión. Ferriss sostiene que, durante estos descansos, pueden surgir nuevas ideas o inspiraciones que contribuyan a la resolución del problema.

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6 Keep an open mind

Finally, the most important tip to get unstuck is to keep an open mind and be willing to explore, experiment, and learn. Don't get attached to your first idea or solution, and don't be afraid to try something new or different. Be curious, flexible, and adaptable, and embrace uncertainty and ambiguity. By keeping an open mind, you can overcome your creative block and find innovative product design solutions.

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Miguel Andrés Gasco

PhD Student in Biomedical Sciences | Exploring Plasma Systems for Metabolomic and Clinical Advances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Translational Research | Innovation in Metabolomics & Sleep Medicine
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En el ámbito del dise?o, el consejo valioso de Dieter Rams, icónico dise?ador industrial, destaca la importancia de mantener la mente abierta para superar bloqueos creativos. Rams enfatiza la necesidad de explorar, experimentar y aprender constantemente. Su perspectiva insta a no apegarse a la primera idea o solución, incentivando a probar nuevas y diferentes aproximaciones. La curiosidad, flexibilidad y adaptabilidad son pilares según Rams, alentando a los dise?adores a abrazar la incertidumbre y la ambigüedad. Mantener la mente abierta, según Rams, no solo supera bloqueos creativos, sino que también abre la puerta a soluciones innovadoras en el dise?o de productos.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Dr. Jabal Thanki, (PhD - Polymer Science)

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Bonus Tip: Celebrate failure! View it as a stepping stone in your design journey. Analyze what went wrong, learn from your mistakes, and iterate on your ideas. Remember, failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of the path to it.

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Bob Ketelhohn

Principal Mechanical Engineer at Farm
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Fail fast! The sooner you can rule something in or out, the better. If a simulation takes a week, but you can 3D print a couple parts in days to physically test, go for the latter. Speed keeps the ideas flowing and gets you to market sooner. Build off the failures to keep moving forward.

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Dr. Siva Sudha Tanga

Medical Doctor | Clinical Psychologist | Expert in Ayurvedic Psychiatry | R&D Associate | Founder of 'Intricate Insights' & 'NeuroVerse' | University Silver Medalist | Top Academic Performer
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In the realm of innovation, conquering design challenges is key. Navigate pitfalls like perfection paralysis by prioritizing progress with achievable milestones. Clarity is crucial—focus on key elements, maintain structure, and gather feedback. Wise competition fuels innovation, but avoid imitation to preserve uniqueness. Guard against vision loss by aligning modifications with initial goals. Overcome continuous comparison with confidence cultivation and constructive feedback. Balance persistence with adaptability for steady progress. Master the dance between creativity and practicality by embracing iteration. On the journey to innovative product design, learn from setbacks and stay agile.

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1 Define the problem

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4 Learn from others

5 Take a break

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