Ideas can start anywhere
Most ideas that reach RDF weren't born from a drive to innovate, but from a small annoying moment.
Everyday annoyance as the most common starting point
A poorly fitted object, a repeated gesture made needlessly complicated, or a part that's always missing at the wrong moment are far more common triggers than a deliberate wish to invent something. These small moments of annoyance, once taken seriously, often become the starting point of a genuinely useful object.
Why you shouldn't wait for a "nobler" idea
An idea born from simple household annoyance has just as much value as one born from deep reflection, as long as it answers a real need. The idea's origin has no bearing on its technical relevance.
Frequently asked questions
Does an idea born from simple annoyance deserve to be studied?
Yes, that's actually the most common origin of projects that end up as genuinely useful objects.