A visual representation of generating an idea. Ideation is the creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas, where an idea is understood as a basic element of thought that can be either visual, concrete, or abstract. Ideation comprises all stages of a thought cycle, from innovation, to development, to actualization.
The formation of clear concepts involves three processes - generalization, differentiation and abstraction. The greater, the wider and the richer an individual's experience with different objects and stimuli the better is the process of formation of ideas.
