Humantific White Paper: 2011: Lost Stories: Applied Creativity History by GK VanPatter (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the historical significance of lesser-known milestones in the field of Applied Creativity, emphasizing how past innovations inform contemporary practices in innovation leadership and design thinking. It highlights the interconnections between Applied Creativity and the more popularized Design Thinking, arguing that a lack of historical awareness can lead to repeated challenges in innovation. The work underscores the importance of recovering lost narratives in the evolution of creativity methodologies to enrich today's understanding and practice.