Editing Participatory design (section)

=== Doubt of universal creativity ===
A belief that creativity is a restricted skill would invalidate the proposal of participatory design to allow a wider reach of affected people to participate in the creative process of designing.<ref name=":5">{{Cite journal |last1=Sanders |first1=Elizabeth B.-N. |last2=Stappers |first2=Pieter Jan |date=2008-03-01 |title=Co-creation and the new landscapes of design |journal=CoDesign |volume=4 |issue=1 |pages=5–18 |doi=10.1080/15710880701875068 |issn=1571-0882|doi-access=free }}</ref> However, this belief is based on a limited view of creativity which does not recognize that creativity can manifest in a wide range of activities and experiences. This doubt can be damaging not only to individuals but also to society as a whole. By assuming that only a select few possess creative talent, we may overlook the unique perspectives, ideas, and solutions.