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Differences between Creativity and Innovation

Often used interchangeably, the two must be thought of as separate and distinct. One definition for creativity is that it is problem identification and idea generation, whilst innovation is best described as idea selection, development and commercialisation.

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 Creativity - the production of novel, useful products Innovation - Innovation is the process by which the new idea is put into practice.

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Forms of Innovation

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Incremental Innovation
Refines and improves an existing design, through improvements in the components (not changes) where the components are not radically altered. Products and services enhanced over time --improvements in knowledge and materials.

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Radical Innovation
Totally new design, using new components in a new way E.g. telephone ---new means of mass communication; Computer --- internet services, e-government

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Radical Innovation

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Modular Innovation
Uses the architecture and the configuration associated with the existing system of an established product---but, employs new components with different design concepts E.g. clockwork radio --- the radio operates in much the same way as any other radio, however, it is an innovation that employs a different of power supply, one that utilises a spring-based clockwork mechanism
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Architectural Innovation
The components and associated design concepts remain unchanged but the configuration of the system changes as new linkages institutes. E.g. Sony walkman --- a new type of audio product ~a personal stereo.

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Methods of Innovation
Problem solution
This is the most simple method of progress, where someone has found a problem and as a result, solves it.

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Methods of Innovation
Evolutionary idea
The Evolutionary idea is one that is derived from somewhere else, taking something that already exists and improving on it.

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Methods of Innovation
Symbiotic idea
A Symbiotic method of idea creation is when multiple ideas are combined, using different elements of each to make a whole.

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Methods of Innovation
Revolutionary idea
A Revolutionary idea is one that breaks away from traditional thought and creates a brand new perspective. For example, Space Tourism

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Methods of Innovation
Serendipitous discovery
Serendipitous solutions are ideas which have been coincidentally developed without the intention of the inventor. For example, the discovery of penicillin.

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Methods of Innovation
Artistic innovation
Artistic innovation disregards the necessity for practicality and holds no constraints. This is the purest form of invention.

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Methods of Innovation
Computer-assisted discovery
This uses a computer in order to widen possibilities of research and numeric possibilities.

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