Creative Innovation

Bringing Out the Best Practical Applications for Creativity

I constantly preach how creativity is important to innovation and I stress the importance of seeing life through someone else's eyes. Never has that been more obvious to me than after accidentally breaking my wrist.

I've wondered how do people with arthritis button pants or put on a watch? Simple things have become more challenging, and in the process of performing life's functions I've thought this may be how inventors of gadgets and medical devices come up with their ideas? Did the person that invented a button aid face the same situation as the arthritic person trying to be independent?

While phone apps are trendy and convenient has the creative energy that went into their development improved anyone's life, or rather filled a marketing program? Truly innovative ideas come out when a company or individual is inspired to improve the human existence. What company has contributed to society more, the software company that requires consumers pay for upgrades for every minute change, or the ergonomic company that invested time and research to make a comfortable and reliable product that would last for consumers?

Have I strayed too far off my topic of creativity? I hope you don't see it that way. My physical challenge has enforced my creativity and innovation stance. It's bolstered my appreciation for streamlined and modernist type designs that while visually pleasing, are innovative in function as well as style. I hope you don't need a limitation to encourage creative innovation in those around you. Whether it's your children or your coworkers, never dismiss their inspiration to try things a new way. This way of thinking should be encouraged and spread. Finding practical uses for creative vision can help us all to enjoy less serious pursuits, like lounging in your most comfortable Eames chair.

*Photograph: 1956 Eames Chair (Herman Miller) was a creative innovation in it's time.

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