Creativity is expressed in many different ways. Recently my son Noah and his robotics team were honorer in the official First Lego League Robotics Blog for the branded hats they came up with. You can see the pictures here.
Many may think creativity is limited to artistic endeavors but this assumption would be false. Creativity can be found in almost everything we do, from stylized automobiles to product design and even its packaging. Creativity is used in branding of a company or a team.
When was the last time you stopped and looked at a cardboard box? Next time you are at the store look at all the cardboard stands. Examine the portable file boxes you purchased and folded together to make a rigid box to hold 50 pounds worth of files. The ability to create a box is a very creative endeavor.
Building a company is creative, selling something is creative and so is manipulating the stock exchange. Creativity is who we are and it comes out in everything we do. The next time you make an excuse for a mistake you made, you are guilty of creating.
Creativity is a reflection of God, the Bible states we are made in His image. Thus the fingerprint of God is upon everyone of us and that's why we are creative.
When God is "removed" from our life by God haters, the end result is blandness. Just look at the former Soviet Block Countries and the type of buildings they made. Look at the cloths etc. Now take a look at the things around us that lack color and creativity, does this bring comfort and joy or is it depressing?
Creativity when allowed sets the spirit free but when it is a reflection of a tormented mind it reflects misery and hopelessness. Thus the aim of a good designer is to break free of dullness and create inviting elements which energizes the mind.
The best in creative design be it hats used by a Robotics Team or the latest smart phone can and will be a determining factor in thier overall success or failure.
Here's to creativity!