Design-Invention

Posted by Michael Paloian on 1 May 2010

 

Now we will see how man has conceived designs to perform a certain function or fulfill a specific need based on a completely original idea. These designs are called inventions.

 

I thought it would be important to discuss design and invention since our lives are completely affected these creations.

 

Although all designs are not inventions, all inventions must be designed to evolve into functional products.

 

Early Inventions - Weapons

Our ancestors invented products tens of thousands of years before recorded history.

 

Early inventions were primarily  created for one purpose………. Killing and hunting.

 

Invention - Leonardo

Even one of histories most famous inventors, Leonardo da Vinci’s primary interest was in weapons and military machinery.

 

He invented everything from tanks, to machineguns, to giant crossbows.

 

Invention

However the majority of military and non military inventions have improved society and our standard of living.  The helicopter for example has saved countless lives . Television has transformed our society with entertainment, news and education. Even novel inventions ranging from bras to bird cages have contributed to commerce and business.

 

On the other hand some inventions that fill the patent office may never see the light of day for some odd reason.

 

All these products were conceived or designed by someone.