What is your ideation process look like and what are your questions to proof an idea?
Ideation is important but strong problem statements matter just as much.
I see a lot of people rush through steps that are actually critical to good ideation. Beyond the usual “what am I inventing?” questions, I like to think about market adoption early in the process.
Some of the questions I use:
- Is there a market for this?
- Does the market value the development enough to pay for it?
- What solutions already exist?
- Who are the dominant players in the space?
- How accessible are current solutions? (Is it something you can easily buy, or does it require custom fabrication?)
Where you position your invention is almost as important as how well it works. We’ve all seen products succeed in the market even when they don’t function as intended ecause they were positioned well.
Another common lens I hear in these discussions is:
“Is it safe and simple enough that my 7‑year‑old could use it?”
Writing these questions down helps you understand the development risks you might face things like competition, market education, or safety considerations.
And if you find these questions difficult, that’s not a sign to stop. It’s a sign to understand what challenges you may need to overcome.
So what questions do you use to pressure‑test or validate an idea?