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The tern ‘innovation’ is used (and overused) to describe almost anything that is new or different. When used as a verb or adjective, ‘innovative’ or ‘to innovate’ is often used in place of the words create, problem solve, design and invent. These are typically confused in people’s minds. Here are the essential differences.

Innovation, Inventions and Ideas

Ideas are nothing until turned into something valuable that people adopt.
Inventions that are valued and adopted may be successful innovations.

Innovation and Design

Good design can drive desire and use

Innovation and Problem Solving

Solving problems is needed to turn concepts into reality

Innovation and Creativity

Creativity is critical in all stages and aspects of the innovation process


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