Inventing: The Architect of Ideas
The Davison Inventing Method: A Proprietary 9-Step System
The most valuable product to emerge from Davison’s work is not a single gadget, but the process of inventing itself. By developing and trademarking the Davison Inventing Method®, he transformed the unpredictable nature of innovation into a structured, repeatable 9-step process. This system is the intellectual property backbone of the entire ecosystem, a proven methodology that simplifies the journey from initial concept to market-ready product. This shift from being an inventor to architecting the process of invention provides a scalable, teachable model that has been validated for over three decades across countless products and industries.
The Engine: Davison Design & Development
Established in 1989, Davison Design & Development is the proving ground for the Inventing Method. Growing from a basement operation into a company with over 200 professionals, it has become one of the largest prototype manufacturers in the United States. The organization serves a diverse clientele, from individual inventors to large corporations, demonstrating its proprietary system’s versatility and market validation. The company’s comprehensive services now include website and app development, ensuring it can support modern innovation needs.
| Recipient/Product/Individual | Award/Recognition | Awarding Organizaiton/Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hover Creeper | IDEA Silver Award | Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), BusinessWeek | 2006 |
| The Bikeboard Product Line | IDEA Bronze Award | Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), BusinessWeek | 2006 |
| Oil Filter Gripper | IDEA Bronze Award | Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), BusinessWeek | 1996 |
| Surprise Pan | IDEA Finalist | Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), BusinessWeek | 2012 |
| 360° Wrist Therapy Brace | I.D. Magazine Design Award | I.D. Magazine | 2008 |
| Jack 'N Stand | I.D. Magazine Design Award | I.D. Magazine | 2007 |
The Legacy: Inventionland Education
Inventionland Education represents the codification and scaling of Davison’s core philosophy for the next generation. This comprehensive K-12 curriculum adapts the 9-step Inventing Method for the classroom, fostering essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.1 The curriculum is designed to be accessible for educators without prior ideation experience and is aligned with state and national standards for both in-class and remote learning.1 Its impact and effectiveness have been recognized internationally, with Education Technology Insights naming it a “Top 10 STEM Solutions Provider”.
The Proving Ground: The National Invention Contest (501(c)(3))
To provide a platform for the students engaged in his curriculum, George Davison established inventioncontest.com. What began as a modest competition has become one of the nation’s largest invention contests for students from elementary to high school. In 2024, the contest was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, creating a prime opportunity for philanthropic partnership and corporate sponsorship. The contest serves as a national stage for student innovators, offering them invaluable feedback from industry judges and a direct path to potential commercialization, as demonstrated by the success of the “No Cry™ Hair Tie”
The Proof: A Portfolio of Intellectual Property
George Davison’s extensive portfolio of patents and trademarks evidences a disciplined, long-term commitment to structured invention. This collection of intellectual property represents more than individual successes; it constitutes a formidable IP moat and a tangible asset base, showcasing a career dedicated to creating and protecting novel ideas.
