Abstract
In this research, the authors consider the meanings of creativity, design and
innovation. Recently, there are many challenging education programs for foster
design ability which connects to competencies of potentials of innovation.
However, clear definition of innovation is yet discussed. To identify the
nature of innovation, the authors study creativity and design from the
perspective of role of them for innovation at social level. This study gives a
framework of relationships among creativity, design and innovation from a view
of design motivation.