Cross-domain idea generation: random constraint lattice (material, energy, time, interaction, scale), 3 novel ideas.
Unconstrained brainstorming produces familiar ideas. Constraint-based generation forces novelty by imposing rules that default thinking cannot satisfy...
Rational decision framework: weighted criteria matrix, opportunity cost statement, sensitivity analysis for fragile decisions.
Every decision has an opportunity cost: the value of the best alternative not chosen. This framework forces comparison by building a matrix of viable ...
Color palette generator: harmony rules (complementary/analogous/triadic), 60-30-10, WCAG AA, HSL lightness.
Color choice is not taste—it is physics plus psychology. A well-chosen palette communicates hierarchy, mood, and brand without a single word. This eng...
50-word vocabulary cage with architecture metaphor, avoidance rules, and meta-analysis.
Creative constraints force choices that default thinking never reaches. When you can use any word, you pick the first one. When you can only use 50 wo...