# SCAMPER Phases Definition
# Processing steps, execution steps, and quality indicators
processingSteps:
- id: substitution_exploration
name: Substitution Exploration
description: Explore what can be substituted, replaced, or swapped with alternatives
methodologyBasis: SCAMPER Substitute technique
order: 1
required: true
- id: combination_analysis
name: Combination Analysis
description: Analyze what can be combined, merged, or integrated together
methodologyBasis: SCAMPER Combine technique
order: 2
required: true
- id: adaptation_research
name: Adaptation Research
description: Research what can be adapted from other domains and contexts
methodologyBasis: SCAMPER Adapt technique
order: 3
required: true
- id: modification_planning
name: Modification Planning
description: Plan modifications, enhancements, and emphasis changes
methodologyBasis: SCAMPER Modify technique
order: 4
required: true
- id: alternative_use_exploration
name: Alternative Use Exploration
description: Explore alternative applications and different use cases
methodologyBasis: SCAMPER Put to other uses technique
order: 5
required: true
- id: elimination_simplification
name: Elimination & Simplification
description: Identify what can be eliminated, removed, or simplified
methodologyBasis: SCAMPER Eliminate technique
order: 6
required: true
- id: reversal_rearrangement
name: Reversal & Rearrangement
description: Consider reversal, rearrangement, and opposite approaches
methodologyBasis: SCAMPER Reverse technique
order: 7
required: true
executionSteps:
- id: substitute_analysis
name: Substitute Analysis
action: Systematically explore substitution opportunities and alternative replacements
methodologyPhase: Substitute
dependencies: []
expected_output: List of viable substitution alternatives with rationale
- id: combine_exploration
name: Combine Exploration
action: Explore combination and integration possibilities between elements
methodologyPhase: Combine
dependencies:
- substitute_analysis
expected_output: Creative combination possibilities with potential benefits
- id: adapt_research
name: Adapt Research
action: Research adaptations from other domains, industries, and contexts
methodologyPhase: Adapt
dependencies:
- combine_exploration
expected_output: Adaptable solutions from other contexts with implementation approaches
- id: modify_enhancement
name: Modify Enhancement
action: Develop modification and enhancement possibilities for existing elements
methodologyPhase: Modify
dependencies:
- adapt_research
expected_output: Specific modifications with enhanced capabilities and benefits
- id: alternative_use_generation
name: Alternative Use Generation
action: Generate alternative applications and different use case possibilities
methodologyPhase: Put to other uses
dependencies:
- modify_enhancement
expected_output: Creative alternative uses with potential markets or applications
- id: elimination_simplification
name: Elimination Simplification
action: Identify elimination opportunities and simplification possibilities
methodologyPhase: Eliminate
dependencies:
- alternative_use_generation
expected_output: Simplification opportunities with complexity reduction benefits
- id: reverse_rearrangement
name: Reverse Rearrangement
action: Explore reversal and rearrangement possibilities for new perspectives
methodologyPhase: Reverse
dependencies:
- elimination_simplification
expected_output: Innovative arrangements and reversed approaches with unique advantages
executionTypeEnhancements:
chain:
simpleChain:
adapt_research:
- Conduct deep cross-domain analysis
- Research complex system adaptations
- Explore multi-level adaptation possibilities
templateEnhancements:
systemPromptAdditions:
- Apply SCAMPER creative problem-solving methodology
- 'Use systematic creative techniques: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse'
- Generate innovative alternatives through structured creativity
- Explore unconventional approaches and solutions
userPromptModifications:
- Structure response using SCAMPER creative techniques
- Provide innovative alternatives for each SCAMPER element
- Include creative synthesis and implementation potential
contextualHints:
- Focus on creative problem-solving and innovation
- Encourage unconventional thinking and approaches
- Apply systematic creativity to generate alternatives
executionFlow:
preProcessingSteps:
- Validate baseline solution or current approach clarity
- Confirm creative constraints and boundaries
- Verify reference domains for adaptation are identified
postProcessingSteps:
- Review SCAMPER technique coverage completeness
- Assess creative alternative feasibility and innovation
- Evaluate implementation potential of creative solutions
validationSteps:
- Substitute technique application check
- Combine technique exploration verification
- Adapt technique research validation
- Modify technique enhancement assessment
- Alternative use exploration completeness
- Eliminate technique simplification review
- Reverse technique rearrangement evaluation
qualityIndicators:
substitute:
keywords:
- substitute
- replace
- alternative
- swap
- change
- exchange
- instead
patterns:
- substitut|replac|swap
- alternative|option|choice
- instead.{0,10}of|rather.{0,10}than
- change|exchange|switch
combine:
keywords:
- combine
- merge
- integrate
- join
- unite
- blend
- mix
patterns:
- combin|merg|integrat
- join|unite|blend
- together|synerg|hybrid
- mix|fusion|consolidat
adapt:
keywords:
- adapt
- borrow
- learn
- inspire
- transfer
- apply
- model
patterns:
- adapt|borrow|learn
- inspir|model|emulat
- transfer|apply|adopt
- from.{0,20}(other|different|another)
modify:
keywords:
- modify
- enhance
- improve
- adjust
- refine
- tweak
- alter
patterns:
- modif|enhanc|improv
- adjust|refin|tweak
- alter|chang|transform
- optimize|upgrade|amplify
putToOtherUses:
keywords:
- use
- application
- purpose
- function
- utilize
- repurpose
- apply
patterns:
- (other|different|new).{0,10}use
- repurpos|re-use|reapply
- application|function|purpose
- utilize|employ|leverage
eliminate:
keywords:
- eliminate
- remove
- simplify
- reduce
- streamline
- cut
- minimize
patterns:
- eliminat|remov|delet
- simplif|streamlin|reduc
- cut|minimiz|trim
- unnecessary|redundant|excess
reverse:
keywords:
- reverse
- rearrange
- opposite
- invert
- flip
- backward
- reorder
patterns:
- revers|invert|flip
- rearrang|reorder|swap
- opposit|contrary|inverse
- backward|upside.{0,5}down
