A technique used to encourage creative problem solving which extends on attribute transferring. A matrix is created, listing concrete attributes along the x-axis, and the ideas from a second attribute along with the y-axis, yielding a long list of idea combinations.

A technique used to encourage creative thinking in which the parts of a subject, problem or task listed and then the problem solver uses analogies to other contexts to generate and consider potential solutions.

Another name for the attribute modifying strategy. This method is used in college-level engineering design classes.

A technique used to encourage creative thinking in which the parts of a subject, problem or task are listed, and then options for changing or improving each part are considered.

A technique used to encourage creative thinking in which the parts of a subject, problem or task are listed, and then ways to change those component parts are examined.

A problem-solving technique in which participants individually brainstorm ideas and document them, then share them with a group to further push their thinking.

A problem-solving technique in which a group of six people brainstorms for six minutes and then a spokesman for each group presents either the best ideas or all ideas to the larger group.

A problem-solving technique in which a group alternately engages in brainstorming solutions without evaluation for ten minutes then engages in a short period of evaluation. The group continues alternating between brainstorming and evaluation.

A creative problem-solving technique in which the problem is turned around and considered from a different point of view to spur new and different solutions.

A method of problem-solving in which a problem is compared to similar problems in nature or other settings, providing solutions that could potentially be applied.