Six prompts for Gemini you need to try to boost your thinking

When it comes to unlocking creativity, having the right tools can make all the difference. Gemini is more than a chatbot—it’s a creativity accelerator that can challenge assumptions, generate new ideas, and push your thinking forward. These six prompts are designed to help you innovate faster and smarter in both personal and professional settings.

Reverse assumptions challenge

Ask Gemini to list 10 accepted norms in your industry and reverse three of them. Then explore what innovative solutions emerge when those assumptions are flipped.

Cross-pollination innovation

Combine your industry with an unrelated one—like healthcare and video games—and generate five hybrid ideas. This helps you break routine thinking and spark unexpected solutions.

Future backwards scenario

Imagine your current challenge has been solved in 10 years. Work backwards: what five radical steps made that solution possible? This helps you build a bold roadmap for action.

Extreme constraints brainstorm

Tell Gemini you have only 10% of your current budget, time, or resources. Then list five minimalist solutions and choose one that could scale even with full resources available.

Competitor’s blind spot analysis

Ask Gemini to identify three competitors and analyze their weaknesses. Use that insight to design a product or service that solves unmet needs and can’t be easily copied.

Ethical dilemma reframing

Identify a real ethical concern in your project. Then prompt Gemini to turn that perceived weakness into a strength, aligning both profit and purpose with three concrete ideas.

These prompts aren’t just useful—they’re transformative. They reframe problems, spark imagination, and deliver breakthroughs. Try them next time you’re stuck.