In ancient times, rainy and hot summer days interfered with people’s daily
lives. They had to either stay at home or find shelter during these seasons. Lu
Ban, as told in a legend in China, had built many shelters in his neighbourhood
for public use. However, people were still unable to participate in outdoor
activities during stormy seasons.
Lu Bab’s wife came up with an idea with reference to her husband’s
shelters. She used oil paper and bamboo to make a light and easy to carry small
shelter, known as a paper umbrella. She told Lu Ban: the shelter that you built is not moveable, but mine is a mobile
shelter providing protection to people for all seasons, rain or shine.
Food for Thought :
Demands is the source of
innovation and invention; imagination is also needed in problem solving
processes.
Short Stories on Discoveries, Inventions, Innovation & Creativity
AAET and UTAR, 2015
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