IdeaX card deck
IdeaX card deck
Spark bold ideas. Unlock creativity. Solve real-world challenges.
Whether you're teaching innovation, leading a workshop, or facilitating a team session—IdeaX turns brainstorming into a playful, structured, and high-impact experience.
What is ideaX?
IdeaX is a gamified ideation toolkit designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
It combines a hands-on card deck with access to a digital platform, making the ideation process engaging, inclusive, and deeply impactful for participants of all backgrounds.
Trusted by leading institutions like Duke, University of Michigan, Penn State, and University of Waterloo, IdeaX has helped thousands of students, educators, and professionals reimagine what’s possible.
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Why Use ideaX?
- Make Innovation Accessible
Break down complex processes into bite-sized, playful steps that work for any audience—no prior knowledge needed. - Boost Creativity & Collaboration
Use game-based prompts to generate diverse ideas, spark unexpected connections, and unlock collective intelligence. - Encourage Psychological Safety
A playful format reduces fear of judgment, encourages bold thinking, and helps everyone feel confident sharing ideas. - Focus on Real-World Impact
Engage with meaningful global challenges and emerging technologies to develop innovative, actionable solutions. - Proven Results
💬 85% of participants said they developed more innovative ideas using IdeaX.
What’s in the Box?
Your IdeaX kit includes 78 high-quality cards, divided into 3 categories:
- 18 Challenge Cards
Present real-world, mission-driven problems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These challenges spark deep conversations and frame the ideation process. - 24 Tech Cards
Make cutting-edge technologies approachable. Each card explains a technology in simple terms and gives examples of how it’s used to solve social or business problems. - 36 Ideation Boost Cards
Packed with creative prompts and provocative questions that stretch participants’ thinking and help them break out of conventional mindsets.
Every card includes a QR code linking to online resources with additional content, real-life examples, and updated insights.
How Can You Use IdeaX?
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Creative Thinking Workshops
Use IdeaX to guide participants through structured, gamified ideation sessions. Perfect for unlocking fresh ideas, challenging assumptions, and fostering bold thinking in a playful environment.
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Strategy Sessions
Energize team offsites, planning meetings, or retreats with an engaging tool that breaks cognitive patterns and helps uncover creative solutions to organizational challenges.
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Entrepreneurship Courses
Enrich academic or extracurricular entrepreneurship programs by integrating IdeaX into the ideation phase. The cards encourage problem-first thinking and help students move from insights to actionable ideas.
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Hackathons
Structure fast-paced innovation events with a framework that keeps teams focused, creative, and aligned with meaningful challenges. Ideal for both beginners and experienced innovator
The Science Behind Play
Research shows that playfulness fuels creativity, builds psychological safety, and strengthens collaboration.
By incorporating game elements into innovation, IdeaX helps participants:
- Let go of fear and perfectionism
- Stay curious and intrinsically motivated
- Share unpolished ideas without judgment
- Take creative risks and explore bold directions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need training to use IdeaX?
No. The deck includes simple instructions and facilitator resources to guide any session, whether you're a beginner or an experienced innovation leader.
Is it suitable for non-technical audiences?
Yes! The tech cards explain technologies in accessible language, and the creative prompts work across sectors.
Can I use it more than once?
Absolutely. The cards are durable and reusable. Each session brings out different ideas depending on the team and the challenge.
What age group is it best for?
IdeaX is designed for university students, professionals, and adult learners—but can be adapted for younger audiences with guidance.
How many participants can use one IdeaX kit?
Each IdeaX kit is designed to support group sessions of up to 30 participants. For larger groups or simultaneous sessions, we recommend ordering multiple kits.