Innostavan
Innostavan is a neologism used in some strands of cognitive design and creativity studies to describe a transient but intensive motivational state characterized by sustained curiosity, rapid ideation, and persistent engagement with a task. The term is not widely adopted in mainstream psychology and is primarily found in speculative or practice-oriented literature.
Origin and etymology: The word was coined in the early 2010s by researchers exploring design sprints and
Definition and features: Innostavan involves a spontaneous onset often triggered by exposure to novel stimuli, collaborative
History and reception: Since its introduction, innostavan has been applied in workshops and design pedagogy to
Measurement: Researchers typically rely on self-report scales assessing motivation, novelty, and persistence, complemented by behavioral metrics
Applications and see also: Education, corporate innovation, and community art projects use innostavan to structure activities