What It Is
Idea Generator is part of Voltage Control’s Workshop Sidekick series. It’s an AI collaborator that sets up structured ideation formats—like Crazy 8s, SCAMPER, and Lightning Demos—so teams can go from stuck to generative quickly, without losing time on setup.
What It Helps You Achieve
With Idea Generator, teams can:
Launch ideation rounds in seconds instead of minutes
Use proven methods that balance structure and creativity
Maintain a strong divergent phase before converging
Include all voices with clear, accessible instructions
Adapt methods to different time boxes and group sizes
Tie ideation directly back to the workshop’s purpose
Who Benefits Most
Best suited for:
Design Sprints and innovation workshops
Product, UX, and research teams
Strategy and visioning sessions
Educators running studio-style or project-based learning
Any group that needs “more and better ideas,” fast
How To Use It
Call on Idea Generator when you’re ready to move into divergent thinking:
Choose the method (Crazy 8s, SCAMPER, or Lightning Demos)
Answer a few clarification questions about the challenge and constraints
Let it lay out the structure, prompts, and time boxes
Hit “go” and focus on facilitation while the Sidekick holds the container
Idea Generator ensures ideation feels intentional, inclusive, and energizing—never chaotic or confusing.
