The Spark Engine method is designed to spark product innovation. The method is based on established industry practices of Product Thinking, Design Thinking, Agile, and Innovation, coupled with unique approaches to these frameworks.
Here are a few foundational frameworks and patterns that drive the work we do at Spark Engine.
Product Thinking
Product Thinking is a non-linear, user-centric mindset that prioritizes solving real customer problems over merely shipping features or writing code.
The 5 Dimensions of Product Innovation
The 5 Dimensions of Product Innovation provide a framework for Product Managers to innovate solutions to problems that are not obvious.
Product Patterns
Innovation is not linear and so is the job of the Product Manager. We don’t pretend to fix it into a specific framework. Each problem is different, each solution is different.
At Spark Engine, we employ “Product Patterns”, recognized set of practices that help to understand, define, and validate product ideas. Each pattern is designed to address a different situation, and not every pattern is the same.
The 3 Problem Levels framework
The three problem levels framework offers a structured approach to innovation by preventing teams from rushing into immediate solutions.
The Zones of Value framework
Zones of value is an advanced product innovation framework that helps teams architect an user experience anchored in customer and business value.