From Set Answers to Creative Solutions

Transitioning from the structured world of engineering to the realm of toy design was a transformational journey for the speaker. In the academic realm, the focus was on memorizing content for tests and getting the correct answer, while the real world demanded a shift towards creative problem-solving. Unlike the fixed answers in engineering, design opened up a world where there was no single correct solution. This fluidity and constant need to find innovative solutions is what adds an element of interest and excitement to the process of problem-solving.