Ideas websites HalfBakery: describes itself as "a communal database of original, fictitious inventions, edited by its users, maintained by a dictatorial cabal of volunteers". Is a lot of fun, and has an active community who thrive on creative expression and satire. Premises, Premises: the aim of this site is to provide a protected forum where people can buy, sell, and share good original ideas at low prices. Essentially a peer-enforced marketplace for ideas. Run by GIB supporter Paul Spinrad, who has a good overview of ideas sites in his FAQ. Should Exist: aims to bring ideas and people together to "build prototypes of things that would make the world a better place". Quite a few good ideas, mostly technology or internet-based. Creativity Pool: a database of original ideas and creative thoughts, in which people are 'rewarded' if their idea is taking up. Tricky to load up & navigate (at least on the GIB's aged Mac). IdeaExplore: a collection of ideas for improving things. Encourages people to put submitted ideas into practice with a monthly award. LazyWeb: a blog-format idea exchange for tech/internet solutions.... Brainflower: currently restructuring, but formerly an ideas site (see their Open Space section).....seems to be expanding its horizons into the world of creativity and think-tanks Idea-a-day: simplest of all, this site accepts submissions and sends out an idea every day to its mailing list...and promises to do so forever. Quality of ideas varies, but can be inspired. Bright Idea: has three areas: share, compete and develop.....claims to be the "World's Most Active Idea Exchange", which HalfBakery and ourselves might argue over, but it certainly has a fair bit going on. Business-y aims and feel, though professional and well-designed. InventorBase: a new forum-based site for inventors and others to discuss and collaborate on products, ideas and inventions. Currently at an early stage. Oz Ideas and Innovations: our sister Australian site, run by our long-time associate Valerie Yule Other creativity sites and resources Members.optusnet.com: mainly a resource center to help people stimulate their creative side... offers a variety of techniques as well as creative quotes Mycoted.com: The site specializes in implementing creative solutions for solving specific problems and offers a huge alphabetically listed techniques to try page. Brainstorming.co.uk.com: The site offers free brainstorming training that is easy to follow because it is color coded. The online newsletter and puzzle sections are also worth a read. Creax.com: This site can be difficult to sort through all the available information but once you find what your looking for there is plently to read and explore. The creativity test is fun and gives you insight as to what your creative strong and weak points are. Whatagreatidea.com: The easiest site to use and the most visualy stimulatng Whatagreatidea.com offers tips on how to break out of the box. The "Be Curious First" section gives good suggestions and tips. Bdance.com: The website is based on Patrick Magee's book "Brain Dancing". Tips for improving memory and boosting creativity are also highlighted on the website. Nutscape.com: The site aims to develop consumer insight in the workplace through creative methods. Free techniques are offered and consulting information is also available. Creativethink.com: This website gives details about Roger Von Oech's book "A Whack on the Side of the Head". Seminar information is available as well as motivational quotes and games. |
