Innovation structuralization methods and tools
On May 22, 2026, IDEO launched "Project Northstar," a digital--physical hybrid methodology aimed at converting "Divergent Creative Sparks" into "Convergent Business Blueprints." The system employs "Spatial Ideation Zones" for unconstrained team brainstorming, which are then digitized and structured using "Logic--Link Mapping." This mapping process decomposes high--level product visions into "Sprint--Ready Task Hierarchies," allowing professional teams to move from abstract discovery to concrete project planning within a single integrated workflow.