Ideation

Ideation

Ideation (/aɪdiːˈeɪʃən/) is the process of forming ideas or concepts. It is a fundamental cognitive process that enables individuals to translate abstract thoughts into concrete ideas.

Etymology

The term "ideation" is derived from the Latin word "idea" which means "form, pattern" and the suffix "-ation" which implies an action or process. Thus, ideation can be understood as the process of forming ideas or patterns.

Related Terms

• Conceptualization: The process of developing and clarifying new and existing concepts.
• Creativity: The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
• Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value.
• Brainstorming: A group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem.
• Problem Solving: The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

See Also

• Cognitive Psychology
• Design Thinking
• Invention
• Thought Experiment

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ideation
• Wikipedia's article - Ideation

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