In this weeks assignment we are assigned that task of comparing and contrasting innovation, design and creativity. In order to understand what this means here are the definitions of these words.

Innovation: 1. a new idea, device or method. 2. The act or purpose of introducing new ideas, devices or methods ("Innovation Definition ", 2014).

As the saying goes innovation is the mother of necessity. Without a need for a specific product there would not be any innovation. The need for a specific type of product has been building block for most ideas since the beginning of time. Cave man developed spears because they needed a way to kill their prey. Scientists developed vaccines to cure certain diseases. Without the need for these items there would not be any innovation of advancement in our lives.

Design: 1. to plan and make decision about; to create the plans, drawing that show how something will be made. 2. to plan and make something for a specific purpose. 3. to think of; to plan in your mind ("Design Definition ", 2014).

After the need for a certain product has been discovered, there has to be a design in place to detail of the product will be manufactured. There has to be a blueprint or some kind of plan that shows how the product will be designed.

Creativity: 1. the quality of being creative 2. the ability to create ("Creativity Definition ", 2014).

In my opinion, creativity is probably the most important of the three definitions. Without a creative thinker, there would not be any innovation and that means no designs. Creating a product or an idea that will positively benefit some ones life and make it easier is how most businesses get started. If you are able to find that little niche that no one else has tapped in, then you have taken the first step towards a successful idea.

The importance of all three of these items is that they all complement each other. In order to have a successful idea these three items have to be well organized. Without proper organization it will seems like the idea was thrown together and it will seem as though it was not properly thought out. This will only cause the people listening to the idea to lose interest and they will want to move on to the next topic or project.

Innovation definition . (2014). Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovation

Design Definition . (2014). Retrieved http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/design
Creativity definition . (2014). Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creativity