# Stimulating Creativity Innovations encouraging us to unleash our imagination. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jun 20, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/stimulating-creativity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.0/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the Stimulating Creativity trend? **Stimulating Creativity:** Creativity is something we all strive for, whether individually or part of a corporation. While many brands and consumers believe that creativity and imagination are characteristics of certain individuals, rather than traits possessed by all, there is now an increasing number of innovations that aim to push and encourage creativity in the workplace, classroom and the home. Ranging from apps that enhance creativity to schools with offbeat design concepts, these imagination-promoting innovations point to the idea that creativity is something that just needs to be harnessed, not learned. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 27 to Jun 19, 2012 - Published: Jun 20, 2012 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Stimulating Creativity trend ### Encouraging creativity in the workplace, classroom and home There is an increasing number of innovations that aim to push and encourage creativity in various environments, from apps that enhance creativity to schools with offbeat design concepts and DIY creativity canvases. ### Transform any surface into a collaborative space Invisible whiteboard lacquers and DIY creativity canvases allow for the creation of collaborative spaces without the boundaries of traditional whiteboards, turning any surface or object into a functioning whiteboard. ### New tools and platforms to foster creativity New tools such as the 'How to be Creative' infographic, creativity-enhancing iPad apps like MoMA Art Lab, and online conference furniture like the Living on Video proposal, all aim to foster creativity in different and innovative ways. ## What the Stimulating Creativity trend means for industry ### For Education With classroom-free academies and creativity-enhancing apps, the education industry could further explore and develop new ways to promote and harness creativity. ### For Technology and design From DIY creativity canvases to mind stimulant charts and creativity-enhancing iPad apps, the technology and design industries can leverage innovation to create new products and services that enhance creativity and collaboration. ### For Workplace The workplace industry could benefit from creativity-charged cafes, doodle-encouraging workstations, and Living on Video conference furniture, all of which aim to foster a more creative and productive work environment. ## Trend signals for Stimulating Creativity Trend score 6.0 out of 10, from popularity 91%, activity 81%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 91% - Activity: 81% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Stimulating Creativity trend 10 featured examples from Jan 27 to Jun 19, 2012. - [Creativity-Charged Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-camp-by-nest-one): BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Hotels and restaurants can enhance their workspaces by exploring the combination of leisure, comfort, and technology into their environment to attract digital nomads and business… - [Mind Stimulant Charts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-be-creative-infographic): The 'How to be Creative' Infographic Encourages Mistakes and Play (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Human resources departments can implement programs and policies that promote a culture of embracing mistakes and creativity in the workplace. - [Classroom-Free Academies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vittra-school): The Vittra School Does Away with Traditional Educational Architecture (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative learning spaces that promote collaboration and creativity. - [Creativity-Enhancing iPad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-art-lab): MoMA Art Lab is Designed to Help Children Be More Imaginative (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Art and design industry can leverage interactive art apps to engage users and enhance their creativity. - [DIY Creativity Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-boards): Brit Morin Shows You How to Turn Any Surface into a Drawing Pad (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Incorporating new materials and techniques in home decor to enhance the aesthetic and functional appeal of spaces. - [Refining Imagination Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-creativity): 'Unleash Your Creativity' Application Helps Revitalize the Genius in You (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunities for app developers to create and improve productivity tools that help unleash user creativity. - [Online Conference Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-video): The Living on Video Proposal Fosters Comfort and Creativity (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The office furniture industry should create more comfortable and informal furniture design to accommodate more creative and effective video conferencing - disrupting traditional o… - [Doodle-Encouraging Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-desk): Miguel Mestre's 'My Desk' Lets You Draw Without Boundaries (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The innovative design of 'My Desk' presents opportunities for furniture manufacturers to create interactive workstations that appeal to artists, designers, and creative individual… - [Invisible Whiteboard Lacquers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideapaint-clear): Convert Any Surface into a Collaborative Space with IdeaPaint CLEAR (Category: Art & Design) Implication: IdeaPaint CLEAR is poised to disrupt the interior design industry by offering a new way to transform any surface into a whiteboard. - [Red-Accented Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecole-maternelle): The Ecole Maternelle is Playful and Eco-Friendly (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects and designers can seize opportunities to innovate by incorporating playful elements in their projects, catering to children's needs and preferences. ## Recent trend clusters - 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