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“[M]anufacturing, science and engineering are ... incredibly creative. I'd venture to say more so than creative advertising agencies and things that are known as the creative industries.” quote by James Dyson
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“[M]anufacturing, science and engineering are ... incredibly creative. I'd venture to say more so than creative advertising agencies and things that are known as the creative industries.”

James Dyson

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Source Interview: The Business Review, 2021

Manufacturing, science, and engineering are profoundly creative, perhaps more so than traditional creative industries.

In simple terms: Science and engineering involve deep creativity, possibly surpassing advertising.

Key Takeaway

Recognize engineering as a creative force.

Themes

innovation engineering creativity industry

Mood

optimistic inquisitive

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • R&D
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

creative process problem solving design thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster creativity in engineering?
  • What distinguishes engineering creativity from art?
A Different Perspective

Creative output may be constrained by commercial pressures.

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