Topic 5.3

What does the "Act of Insight" refer to in innovation?

• A gradual development of ideas over time.

• A sudden realization or solution to a problem.

• Adapting a technology from another field.

• An accidental discovery during research.

Which of the following is an example of "Adaptation" in design?

• Inventing a new material for construction such as reinforced glass.

• Re-using an existing technology to another field, for example dust extraction from a timber mill into a vacuum cleaner.

• Designing a new smartphone based on customer feedback.

• Discovering penicillin by chance.

Which statement best describes "Analogy" in innovation?

• Applying a solution from one field to find a a novel application in a different, unrelated field.

• Discovering a new application for an existing product.

• Creating a completely new product using a novel material.

• Improving a product based on customer demands.

What does "Chance" refer to in the context of innovation?

• An unexpected/accidental discovery that leads to a new idea.

• A deliberate effort to solve a known problem.

• The process of market research to find new opportunities.

• The push of new technology into the market.

What is "Technology Push" in the innovation process?

• A design strategy driven by consumer demand.

• The progress and release of new products driven by technological advancements.

• A method of discovering new markets through technology.

• A random process of generating ideas.

Which of the following best illustrates "Market Pull"?

• A company developing airbags for cars due to new safety regulations or stronger legistlation

• The rise of organic based food due to consumers' wish to reduce additive intake and be more healthy.

• A new material being discovered and then used in various industries.

• A breakthrough in battery technology leading to smaller devices.

What is "Technology Transfer" in innovation?

• The use of market data to design new products.

• The application of a technology or process from one field to another to create a new product.

• The gradual improvement of existing technologies.

• The push for new technologies based on scientific research.