Ideation and concept development

Imagine.it

Unlock creative potential with ideation and concept development, transforming ideas into actionable innovation.


Where you are

Equipped with valuable insights like trends and market shifts from the Inspire.it stage, your team has identified new opportunities to make an impact—but you need a more structured approach to channel this information into creative avenues, and turn your data into novel concepts and actionable strategies.

Where we can take you

Through collaborative brainstorming and design-thinking training, we craft a strategic blueprint that guides your venture into new territories. Together, we pave a path of growth, innovation, and industry leadership, turning insights into actionable, groundbreaking solutions that are ready to be tested and validated.


Put your insights to work

We partner with you to navigate uncharted waters and outline a bold growth strategy.


Strategic positioning

Get inspired by how your team, company and industry are evolving—and pivot them to maximize customer value and business growth.

Intel-powered blueprinting

Fueled by global and competitive insights, we ideate on entering new markets, entice new customer segments, iterate products and services—or step into completely untapped and unexplored product categories.

Creative coaching

Beyond simply strategizing, we train your team to approach problems differently—giving them vital skills to fuel innovation long-term

 

How we Imagine.it

Problem Identification, Sizing, and Validation

At this phase, we not only identify and size up the potential problems that your innovation aims to solve, but also train your employees to do the same. We validate these problems through rigorous analysis and market research, fostering an environment where your team can upskill and take part in crafting solutions that address real-world issues.

Design-Thinking Training

We facilitate design-thinking training sessions, nurturing a mindset that encourages creativity and innovation within your team. Through these sessions, we help cultivate a culture that embraces innovative thinking and problem-solving, fostering the development of groundbreaking solutions.

Persona Development

Our approach goes beyond just creating detailed personas for your target audience. We engage your team in the process, teaching them the nuances of persona development, and enabling them to understand and anticipate the needs, preferences, and behaviors of your customers, fostering a deeper connection with the audience.

Consumer & Customer Journey Mapping

We delve deep into the consumer and customer journey, and if desired, can involve your team in mapping out the various touchpoints and experiences that shape their interaction with your brand. This collaborative approach not only enhances the customer experience but also serves as a learning platform for your team, upskilling them in customer-centric strategies.

Innovation Blueprint (Mapping and Strategy)

To ensure a structured approach to innovation, we help you create a comprehensive innovation blueprint, while also training your team to develop these strategic roadmaps themselves. This dual approach ensures that your team is not only guided but also skilled in crafting and implementing successful innovation strategies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

imagine.it Case Study

Addressing the unique needs of a leading healthcare provider in Asiae tapped into the reality of aging populations and changing family structures. Our ideation process focused on integrating AI, AR, and VR technologies, along with remote monitoring and smart home features, into in-home patient care for the elderly—giving them greater control in their homes without increasing their physical toll. This approach enabled individuals to age in place gracefully, while providing peace of mind to caregivers without being physically present.

 Expertise that’s right on your level

Whether your team is just beginning to explore possibilities or ready to put bold new ideas to the test, we provide strategic expertise for every stage of innovation–giving you dynamic support for where you are today, and where you want to be tomorrow.

At Curiate, we don’t create one-time innovation strategy; we empower your team while simultaneously upskilling them to continue the process.

 

Inspire.it 

You’re ready to evolve, but you’re not sure what meaningful innovation truly looks like–or what it means for your team. 

Our expert training and insights help you ignite the first sparks of transformation, and put your team in the right mindset to create lasting change. 

  • Trend analysis

  • Ecosystem mapping

  • Innovation curriculum development

  • Innovation training

  • Workshop facilitation training

  • Hackathon development

  • Brainstorming strategy

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Imagine.it

Your team is primed for a new approach–but you need help navigating the possibilities ahead.

We work with you to map a strategic course for powerful, purposeful  innovation, positioning your business for bold new growth. 

  • Problem identification, sizing and validation

  • Design-thinking training

  • Persona development

  • Consumer & customer journey mapping

  • Innovation blueprint (mapping and strategy)

Test.it

Ready to turn your ideas into action? 

We help bring your boldest plans to life with intelligent prototyping and testing–optimizing your approach to help you deliver maximum impact. 

  • Prototyping methodology, strategy, and support

  • Rapid in-market testing

  • Data-gathering and insight curation 

  • Solution validation and refinement

  • Feasibility modeling and scalability discussions

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Launch.it

You’re in-market–but you’re only just getting started. 

We provide expert training and end-to-end support to drive your long-term success, igniting customer delight along the way.

  • Dedicated account management 

  • Robust project management 

  • Strategic road-mapping and forecasting

  • KPI planning and analytical infrastructure

  • Change management coaching & support

  • Bespoke training 

  • Attentive hypercare

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Have questions?
We’ve got answers.

  • Not necessarily. While the "Imagine It" phase is designed to seamlessly integrate with insights and opportunities identified during the "Inspire It" phase, it can also stand alone as a robust strategy development stage. We can work with the data and insights you already have to craft novel concepts and actionable strategies, fostering a structured approach to innovation.

  • During this phase, we work closely with you to craft growth strategies that are both bold and considerate of your current standing. We understand that innovation doesn't always mean drastic change. It might involve pivoting to new avenues, but it can also mean viewing your existing approach in a new light and making incremental adjustments to better align with market dynamics. Whether it's exploring new markets and enticing new customer segments or making subtle shifts to enhance your current position, our strategies are tailored to suit your team, company, and industry dynamics, offering a balanced approach between groundbreaking and incremental improvements. These strategies are fueled by global insights and competitive intelligence, ensuring a robust and forward-thinking approach.

  • Our design-thinking training nurtures an innovative mindset within your team. It goes beyond traditional training sessions by encouraging your team to approach problems from different angles and fostering a culture that embraces innovative thinking and problem-solving. This training is instrumental in cultivating a vibrant environment where groundbreaking solutions are conceived and developed.

  • Certainly, you can start with a template, but our persona development process offers a depth that a template alone cannot provide. It's a collaborative and immersive experience that guides your team in creating detailed and nuanced personas that truly encapsulate the needs, preferences, and behaviors of your specific target audience. This process not only aids in crafting solutions that resonate well with your audience but also serves as a rich learning platform. It enables your team to anticipate and understand customer needs on a deeper level, fostering a stronger connection with the audience and enhancing the effectiveness of your strategies. Moreover, involving your team in this process cultivates a skill set that goes beyond just filling out a template, nurturing a more insightful and empathetic approach to customer engagement.

  • The innovation blueprint serves as a strategic roadmap that guides your venture into new territories. It is crafted with a dual approach: guiding your team and training them to develop these roadmaps themselves. This fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth, where your team is not only guided but also becomes adept at crafting and implementing successful innovation strategies independently.

  • The "Imagine It" phase sets a solid foundation for any subsequent testing and validation phases. It ensures that the concepts and strategies developed are grounded in real-world insights and are ready to be tested and validated. This phase equips your team with the necessary skills and mindset to approach potential testing phases with confidence and a clear direction, facilitating a smoother transition to the next steps in your innovation journey, whether you choose to continue with our services or proceed independently.

Ready to start your Imagine.it?

We’d love to help you supercharge your online course-creating potential.