SCAMPER

Question 1

S

Answer 1

Substitute
Could you use different materials, components or source of energy

Question 2

C

Answer 2

Combine
Could you use successful parts or ideas from other designs

Question 3

A

Answer 3

Adapt
Could you incorporate a different function or make use of a different technology

Question 4

M

Answer 4

Modify
Could you change the aesthetics

Question 5

P

Answer 5

Put to a different use
Could your design have other functions

Question 6

E

Answer 6

Eliminate
Could you remove parts of the design, have you overthought it

Question 7

R

Answer 7

Reverse
Could you look at the design completely differently, could you move parts around