Imagination is the ability to form mental images, concepts, or ideas. This plays an important role in creativity because imagination is the foundation of thinking creatively. It allows people to envision new possibilities and solutions by thinking outside of the box. Having lots of good experiences is also important for imagination because it pulls memories stored in your brain to help create new ideas. Every new idea like the light bulb, airplanes, and computers began as a figment of imagination from someone's mind. 

Different Types Of Imagination

 

Creative Imagination: a type of imagination used to create new things.

Strategic Imagination: imagining solutions to a problem.

Empathetic Imagination: Understanding others’ perspectives by imagining the thoughts and feelings of other people. Important to see a customer's view of your business. 

Fantasy Imagination: your mind will create alternate realities by thinking of things that do not exist.

You can help yourself foster imagination by Daydreaming, brainstorming, Changing your perspective, immersing yourself in new ideas and learning, and relaxing.