Prompt

# 6-Step Creative Ideation Chain

## Step 1: Creative Brief & Constraints Definition
**Input:** Creative challenge or problem statement
**Task:** Define creative parameters and constraints
**Output:** Comprehensive creative brief

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For creative challenge: {creative_challenge}

Define:
- Specific creative objectives
- Target audience and context
- Available resources and limitations
- Success criteria and metrics
- Timeline and deliverable format

**Pass to Step 2:** Creative brief + constraints

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## Step 2: Inspiration Gathering & Research
**Input:** Creative brief from Step 1
**Task:** Collect diverse inspiration and reference materials
**Output:** Inspiration database and mood board

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Gather inspiration from:
- Relevant creative work and case studies
- Cross-industry references
- Cultural and artistic influences
- Trend analysis and emerging patterns
- User insights and feedback

Create visual mood board or inspiration collection.

**Pass to Step 3:** Inspiration collection

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## Step 3: Divergent Ideation & Brainstorming
**Input:** Inspiration collection from Step 2
**Task:** Generate wide range of creative ideas
**Output:** Comprehensive idea inventory

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Use multiple ideation techniques:
- Traditional brainstorming
- Mind mapping and word association
- SCAMPER technique
- Random word stimulus
- Worst possible idea exercise

Aim for quantity over quality. No judgment at this stage.

**Pass to Step 4:** Raw idea inventory

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## Step 4: Idea Evaluation & Concept Development
**Input:** Raw ideas from Step 3
**Task:** Evaluate and develop strongest concepts
**Output:** Refined concept portfolio

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Evaluate ideas against:
- Alignment with creative brief
- Feasibility and practicality
- Originality and uniqueness
- Potential impact and effectiveness
- Resource requirements

Develop top 3-5 concepts in more detail.

**Pass to Step 5:** Developed concepts

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## Step 5: Concept Testing & Iteration
**Input:** Developed concepts from Step 4
**Task:** Test concepts and iterate based on feedback
**Output:** Validated and refined concepts

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**Instructions for Step 5:**
Test concepts through:
- Stakeholder feedback sessions
- Target audience testing
- Technical feasibility review
- Risk assessment
- Iteration and refinement

**Pass to Step 6:** Tested concepts

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## Step 6: Final Concept Selection & Presentation
**Input:** Tested concepts from Step 5
**Task:** Select final concept and create presentation
**Output:** Final creative concept with implementation plan

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**Instructions for Step 6:**
Create final deliverable:
- Concept selection rationale
- Detailed concept description
- Visual representation/prototype
- Implementation roadmap
- Success metrics and evaluation plan

**Final Output:** Complete creative concept ready for implementation