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Anyone can be an inventor
These days, practically anyone can be an inventor.
You don't have to be an expert in a field to contribute. You can become an inventor simply by having an idea and refining it.
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Prototyping
Step 1: Research and model
Inventors start with representations before they make something.
- Research to find available materials and possible technologies to use.
- Draw the idea with a pencil on paper.
- Make a model using cardboard,...
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Ideas on ideation
Inventions start with a good idea. And a good idea comes from inspiration.
Advice from successful entrepreneurs and invention experts:
- Limor Fried, Founder and Lead Engineer at Adafruit, states that he gets inspiration from a Show and Tell they do every Wednesday...
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Funding
Most inventions that die do so because they lack funding. Funding options include:
- Crowdfunding.
- Competitions. In 2007, NASA used a competition to design the next generation of astronaut gloves.
- Self-funding.
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Product to market
Ideally, you will have a community of true believers who support your product. They should get your prototypes first as they will give valuable feedback and promote the product.
- A broader reach is possible by spreading information at conferences, meetups, and hackathons and write about...
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