Creative Communication
You’ve likely heard of the system of dots and dashes we call “Morse code” but do you know the man behind this famous name?
Samuel Morse was not simply an inventor, but was a man fascinated with new forms of communication. He paid his way through his schooling at Yale University with his talent as an artist, producing magnificent paintings. His artwork proved his aptitude for thinking outside the box and imagining new ways of conveying messages with each other.
His creative communication expanded to aid him in developing the telegraph alongside inventor Alfred Vail.
Together, these men were able to blend their unique skillsets for the perfect results.
Morse then took the possibilities the telegraph provided a step further with the development of his famous Morse code.
Fun Fact
In 1820, Morse was commissioned to do a painting of President James Monroe.
Morse code was a novel idea, as the system of dots and dashes (short and long bursts) could be heard or seen and transmitted by telegraph, radio, satellite or light.
It was a way to communicate in times of war and peace and get important messages to the right channels effectively and efficiently.
Their work sparked future inventors to consider new ways of thinking and to blend disciplines for multi-purpose innovations.