Creative Matrix
The creative matrix is a brainstorming activity that designers practice to develop new and unconventional solutions to a problem in a short amount of time.
Figure 1: Creative Matrix
The first row in Figure 1 consists of our Enablers (categories that help enable our solution):
Our enablers include:
1) Tools & Devices (physical)
2) Technology (digital)
3) Policies and Culture
4) Facilities and Environment
5) Others
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Using problem statements from our Abstract Ladder, our team at Pro-tech chose to focus on the following five How Might We statements, which are listed in the first column of Figure 1:
1) How might we improve commuting systems for Women so that they can feel safer?
2) How Might We ensure a feeling of safety for Women while walking at night?
3) How Might We ensure physical and psychological comfort during commute?
4) How Might We enable Women to channel their independence on college campuses?
5) How Might We equip Women with the right infrastructure to channel their independence?
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