by Dr Ken Hudson | Mar 23, 2018 | Creative Thinking Examples
I found this creative thinking example at my local fish restaurant. It’s a simple sign on one of the walls which outlines the values and philosophy behind the restaurant. It reeks of pride in the food, the raw materials and the presentation. The sign also sets a...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Mar 20, 2018 | Creative Thinking Examples
I stay in a lot of hotels and I am noticing more and more the above sign in the bathrooms. The idea is that if you do not need to have your towel replaced then hang it back up. If you want an new one then you leave it on the floor. It’s a lovely, simple and...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Mar 12, 2018 | Creative Thinking Examples, Creative Thinking Techniques, How to innovate in a fast, simple and low risk way, SME's, Workshop Facilitator
I found this creative thinking example in a supermarket whilst I was shopping. Such a lovely idea. The sign provides simple, visual and useful information to make your shopping easier. And with more and more emphasis on self-service these types of ideas that provide...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Mar 8, 2018 | Creative Thinking Examples
Create some drama or theatre Notice in this example the small hourglass or sandglass in the foreground. It came with the cup of tea I ordered at a local cafe. The idea according to the person serving me was to wait until the sand had completely moved from the top to...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Feb 28, 2018 | Creative Thinking Examples
I found this Hand Hygiene Dispensing Unit on nearly every wall at our local hospital. This is a classic example of using creative thinking to design a win – win solution. The hospital staff have made it simpler and easier for visitors to clean their hands. Just...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Feb 28, 2018 | Creative Thinking Examples
A simple sticker on the side of a garbage bin to remind drivers to slow down whilst driving on a busy road. Simple, beautiful, community-minded idea. It should catch on. Creative thinking does not have to be expensive to be effective. It’s also a lovely example...