
How to generate innovation?
The main (but not exclusive) methodology is the use of science-fiction stories, grounded in existing practice which are written for the explicit purpose of acting as prototypes for people to explore a wide variety of futures.
These 'science fiction prototypes' (SFPs) can be created by scientists, engineers, business or socio-political professionals to stretch their work or, for example, by writers, film/stage directors, school children and members of the public to influence the work of professionals.
Our Methodologies
Our methodologies are generally used for product innovation, however, they can be applied to another context.
For example, they have been used for facilitating broader contextual and societal thinking about computers, computer security risks, and security issues.
Using stories about possible futures can be used as a medium to engage the population in conversations about futures they would like to encourage or avoid. Moreover, they can be used as a vehicle to introduce creative thinking in support of entrepreneurship courses; or to increase young students' interests in STEAM subjects.
The Creative Innovation Development (CID) process is a cyclic, agile development process that acts as a grounding framework for SFP and DIT and a vehicle for Imagination Workshops.
Science Fiction Prototyping
(SFP)
Science Fiction Prototypes (SFP) uses people’s imagination to write science-fiction stories to instantiate ideas for new concepts...
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(µSFP)
The core methodology of Micro Science Fiction Prototyping (µSFP) is the application of flash fiction as shorthand for...
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(Macro SFP)
Macro-SFPs are larger versions of Micro-SFPs, occupying many pages of writing. They can be created in a way...
Learn moreDiegetic Innovation Templating
(DIT)
Diegetic innovation Templating (DIT) is a novel methodology that it extracts fiction-based ideas into future product...
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The Creative Science Foundation offers consultancy, courses and workshops to individuals and corporations looking for developing innovation capability, creative thinking skill, product idea generation, understanding of technological trends and impact, futuristic vision.
A helpful guide for using CSf methodologies
