Inventions often happen in situ – or they relate to things right where you are. This is probably because invention is often fulfilling a need. So if you happen to need something, you just invent the solution.
The invention featured once you click through the Sketch Book icon below is an example of an idea to solve a direct need – that of squeezing toothpaste. It came to me in the bathroom as preparing to brush my teeth.
Click here to see the sketch in Zen Pan
Because I invent a lot of things while relaxing in the bathtub… I have a number of bathtub inventions. These I will feature in future Sketch Book posts.
I used to write down inventions in the car and many of them would relate to the road or driving, etc. So if you want to invent in a certain area, it helps to be in that area to gain focus and recognize possibilities.
Inventing for your location is not always necessary. Our minds of course can project our thinking into distant scenarios – even into the realms of fantasy and future. One thing that helps is a sketch book. A sketch book and a bunch of Mirado pencils could be the best buy you ever make!
Over the next while, I’ll be posting sketches from my sketch books along with tips with respect to creating using a sketch book.
