ITG Innovation Blog
Assumption Busting with IKEA
Concept Writer Katie Franke found one of our favorite excursion exercises—Assumption Busting—at IKEA. (No complicated assembly required.)
Concept Development: In Search of the Perfect Concept
Facilitator Christine Haskins shares her tips and tricks for writing and developing concepts for consumers. Here is her guide to concept development.
Why Jumping To Solutions Hurts Opportunity Exploration
One of the greatest barriers to successful innovation is the trap of 'Jumping to Solution.' Opportunities are often looked at too quickly, and with a limited perspective. Taking time to explore from multiple points of view creates a Win/Win team mentality, and yields bigger, better solutions.
5 Steps For Success In Consumer Immersion
Customer immersions can be tricky to execute. Use these 5 tips to successfully run a consumer immersion and turn it into strategic momentum.
Quiz: Insights vs Reverse Benefits
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on consumer insights. It is easy to frame insights as reverse benefits but they don't set concepts up for success.
The Rise of Scrappy Innovation—And How To Do It Right
When it comes to the new wave of scrappy innovation, it's important to get process right and the ideas necessary to keep your company moving forward.
Forness the Word vs. Forness the Meaning
“Forness” is a made up word (we should know, we were the ones who made it up). But it is the best word to convey its important meaning.
Why Co-Creation Matters
Creating ideas with your consumers is essential for successful innovation and ideation. Our Facilitators explains 4 reasons why it works, and shares the origin of our Creative Consumers® associates.