Inspiration.
Mech designers craved it. They yearned after it like pirates lusted after plunder.
Without inspiration, how could they fuel their imagination?
Without inspiration, how could they design works that stood out from the competition?
Without inspiration, how would they be able to stand out from AI mech designers?
It took skill, effort, talent and serendipity to gain inspiration.
Not everyone was cut out to be an artist. Those who failed to get inspired when needed would not be able to create works that dazzled their target audience and put them ahead of their peers.
To some people, inspiration came as easy as breathing air. These blessed individuals possessed both a rich imagination and a mindset that was receptive to new ideas.
Most people lacked this blessing. There was nothing wrong with that. To those whose views were less than vivid, they could often compensate for their lack of vision by acting more proactively.
