Product development Quote by Eric von Hippel
““Chapter 4 concludes by pointing out that an additional incentive can drive individual user-innovators to innovate rather than buy: they may value the process of innovating because of the enjoyment or learning that it brings them. It might seem strange that user-innovators can enjoy product development enough to want to do it themselves—after all, manufacturers pay their product developers to do such work! On the other hand, it is””
About This Quote
Source Book: Democratizing Innovation, Eric von Hippel, 2005
People may innovate for intrinsic enjoyment and learning, not just monetary reward, motivating them to create rather than purchase.
In simple terms: People enjoy creating and learning, which can drive innovation.
Key Takeaway
Encourage learning and fun in product design.
Themes
intrinsic motivation
innovation
learning
Mood
enthusiastic
curious
Type
motivational
insightful
When to use this quote
- product development
- education
- entrepreneurship
- hobbyist projects
Key Concepts
User innovation
psychology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities make you feel most engaged in creating?
- How can companies support user learning without overburdening them?
A Different Perspective
Not all users have the skill or time to innovate, limiting practical impact.
