Devisings are activities that involve creating or inventing something new. Synonyms for devisings include brainstorming, ideation, innovation, conception, development, creation, and design. Brainstorming is the act of generating new ideas through group discussions. Ideation is the process of coming up with new and creative thoughts. Innovation refers to the implementation of a new idea, product, or process. Conception involves the formation of a new idea or plan. Development is the act of bringing an idea to fruition. Creation is the act of making something new. Design is the process of planning and arranging the elements of something in a specific way.