The invention of “nobody does it, but everyone needs it”
The idea you describe points to a revolutionary invention that solves a universal problem most people aren’t even aware of, or accept as inevitable. It’s such an ingeniously simple solution, yet so fundamentally useful, that one wonders why it hasn’t been ubiquitous for so long.
Such inventions are often characterized by the following features:
- Solving an unconscious problem: You solve a problem that is accepted as “normal” or “inevitable” in everyday life, but which could actually see great improvement.
- Universal applicability: They are useful in almost every home or in many areas of life.
- Ease of implementation: The solution itself is often not complex, but cleverly designed.
- High advantage: they offer clear added value, whether it be time savings, comfort, hygiene, safety or resource conservation.
