 | Where to find great ideas ?
Great ideas are all around you. Pay attention every time you feel annoyed by something. Ask yourself, “Why am I annoyed?” When you identify the cause think about how you could eliminate it. Wasted time and wasted money are common sources of annoyance. Saving time and money are consequently the basis for many inventions.
Pay attention when friends complain about something. Ask them about what happened and what they did. You’re an investigator looking for clues that will lead you to a great idea. The complaint may not be even presented as such. For example, your friend could say, “sorry I’m late, I was stuck in traffic.” This presents you with the opportunity to ask general questions, such as “what do you do when you’re stuck in traffic?” You want to understand how people live their lives and use that information to create inventions that will make lives easier and better.
The first step to creating a great invention is identifying a problem that needs solving. The problem may be one that people aren’t aware of… yet. Most people accept things as they are today and don’t imagine how they could be in the future. It’s the inventor’s job to imagine how things could be better. As you identify problems you can think about solutions. Brainstorm with your friends and ask if they like your ideas.
The solution may come from combining existing products in a new way or inventing something entirely new from scratch. |
