What is the SCAMPER Prompting Technique?

SCAMPER—Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse—is a brainstorming method that enhances AI creativity. By applying these principles to prompts, you can encourage the AI to generate innovative ideas and solutions.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Substitute: Replace one element of the task with another to explore new possibilities.
2. Combine: Merge different elements to create a novel outcome.
3. Adapt: Adjust the task for a different context or use case.
4. Modify: Alter elements of the task to uncover new solutions.
5. Put to another use: Repurpose the output in a new way.
6. Eliminate: Remove unnecessary components to simplify the task.
7. Reverse: Approach the task from a reversed perspective.

Example

"Use the SCAMPER technique to innovate a product design by combining features from two existing products."

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Strength: Encourages creative thinking and innovative outputs.
• Weakness: May result in abstract solutions without proper guidance.

Use Cases

SCAMPER is widely used in product design, marketing, and creative industries to inspire unique ideas and approaches.

How KOLO_AI Can Help

KOLO_AI collaborates with creative teams to apply SCAMPER techniques effectively, driving innovation with AI models on Azure OpenAI. We tailor prompts to spark creativity while ensuring practical, actionable results.