Generating design ideas using SCAMPER
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use different sources of inspiration when generating ideas.
Key learning points
- Designers use inspiration from different sources to inform designs.
- Designers use SCAMPER to generate design ideas.
Keywords
Inspiration - someone or something that gives you ideas
Stimulus/stimuli - (singular/plural) something that encourages activity or change
Biomorphism - an aesthetic style that imitates nature's beauty
SCAMPER - an acronym that stands for: substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to another use, eliminate and reverse. It is a creative thinking tool that helps generate new ideas
Common misconception
Using sources of inspiration when designing is copying.
When using sources of inspiration, they are usually not solutions or similar products but instead any image or product that inspires a spark of creativity.
Teacher tip
Set homework prior to the lesson for students to bring in their own imagery or sources of inspiration. You may also wish to have a collection of images or items available on desks.
Equipment
Pencils, rubbers, paper and crayons (optional)
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is meant by the term 'revolutionary design'?
Q2.Is the cat's eye an example of a revolutionary or evolutionary product?
Q3.What is morphology?
Q4.Which aspects could be included in a morphology table?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a stimulus/stimuli?
Q2.Put the below steps of how to use a stimulus when designing into the correct order.
Q3.The Juicy Salif was inspired by the shape of a squid. What is this an example of?
Q4.Which could be an example of a stimulus when designing?
Q5.What is the purpose of SCAMPER?
Q6.Match the words from SCAMPER with their meanings.
swap one thing for another to make it better or different
change your idea to make it work in a new way or place
use your idea for something completely different
remove parts that aren’t necessary to make it simpler
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