Posts filed under 'Redefine the Problem'
Shift in Perspective Produces Shifting Spaces
Architect Gary Chang changed his perspective from “How to live in a very small space?” to “How to make a very small space more livable?” This shift resulted in a tiny apartment (330 square feet) with 24 usable rooms. Take a four minute tour here:
Subscribers to Fresh Ideas will recognize this as an example of “Redefine the Problem.”
Add comment June 17, 2010
When the Problem is a Solution?
Before you throw in the towel on an intractable problem, ask yourself “How could this be a good thing?”
Still stuck? Ask someone else to help you see how this disadvantage could be an advantage.
“If you’re not careful, it can glue your fingers together!” was a problem when Super Glue was introduced.
How could this be a good thing?
Well, who/what/when/where/why/how would want to glue skin together?
Here’s one solution: during the Vietnam War, surgeons and medics began using Super Glue on wounds.
Add comment April 14, 2010
