MIND MAPPING

I started off the idea generation process by breaking down different areas that affect my life, looking at where I could create a product that would solve any of them. Personally I find mind maps the easiest way to get a variety of thoughts onto paper as fast as possible in a structured way that is easy to follow. I looked at six main areas - Lifestyle, Healthcare, Environment, Church, Sports and Travel, this allowed me to have such a range of thoughts across multiple verticals.

I got started on a whiteboard in the studio to maximise the space I had to move into, also this allowed me to easily add/move or remove thoughts. The process brought some ideas to mind which would help me in my life but also help many others throughout the areas I looked at.

Idea : A sports injury rehab application

• Track what week of rehab you are on
• What essential exercises need completed and when
• What additional exercises you could do
• View example videos of exercises
• Physio booking
• Physio updates
• Upload photos and videos
• Notes section

Idea : Video analysis app/VR

• Used for sports so that playing team/coaching team can view video quickly and easily
• Show video in an accessible form
• Track distance between players, ball speed or mark key areas
• Show on video where players should’ve been or what could’ve happened
• Able to put self back into situation to decide if change anything
• Speed up/slow down playback
• Coaches can leave notes for players
• Add notes for coaches
• Tag players in video that may be affected
• Link directly to cameras installed such as Spideo for auto upload of matches

Idea : Hockey specialist coach (Goalkeeper etc) coaching resource (app/ebook)

• Diagram of drills
• Written explanation of the drill
• Separated into key areas
• Upload video of drills for specialist feedback
• Add notes to videos
• Video of drills

Idea : P.E. primary teaching resource (app/ebook)

• Video of drills/games/skills
• Diagram of drills/games/skills
• Add notes to videos for colleagues
• Written explanation of the drill/game/skill
• Separated into key areas for development

Idea : Travel documents in one place

• Able to add all travel documents such as:
  • Flight info
  • Passports
  • Boarding passes
  • Insurance
  • Visa
• in one application to reduce paperwork or separate applications
• ”Travel Wallet”

Idea : Digital identification

• App for storing online verified ID forms
• Instead of carrying passport/ID and having to remember it

Idea : Wild camp site locator and ratings

• Trip advisor for wild camp spots
• Shows where people have camped previously
• Allows people to rate them on stars
• Add amenities such as flat ground, wind shelter or water source
• Add negatives such as sheep in field etc

Idea : Heart attack or stroke detection (app and wearable)

• Is it possible to use something with apple watch to detect irregularities in heart activity or a change in body relating to stroke?
• Increase catching early - minimise effect
• Would monitor heart activity
• logistically not sure if stroke would be possible due to no connection to brain