In the article Creativity Enhances Our Lives by Dr. Rich Bayer, we learn that creativity has a larger purpose than just for the traditional arts. Bayer discusses that we can use creativity for problem solving and that we all employ some aspect of creativity in our every day lives. Bayer discusses the benefits of creativity as well as the creative process, indicating the steps of creativity:
- Identify the problem
- Brainstorming
- Test an idea
- Revise
- Test again until we are satisfied with the solution.
Bayer discusses that creativity is a good thing, but many who do not know how to impost the creative process get stifled. His solution is to teach the creative process in schools.