At InTool, each person contributes something unique. In Laura’s case, her talent goes beyond the process of monitoring, intelligence and ideation: she has found her form of expression in knitting and creating with her hands.

And, if you think about it, it’s not so far removed from what we do at InTool on a daily basis.
Both activities require patience, observation, method and creativity.

🔍In surveillance, every material, every fibre, represents a source of information. Laura knows that, as in knitting projects, not all materials are the same: some are more resistant, others more decorative or delicate. The key is knowing how to choose the right material for each creation, just as in surveillance we choose the most useful sources of information for each area of surveillance.

🧠 The next phase is the most artisanal: intelligence. This involves knowledge, experience and mastery of techniques, just as in weaving, where different stitches are applied and the pattern is interpreted. It is not enough to collect information; it must be analysed, given meaning and transformed into useful knowledge, just as good thread needs the right technique to become a garment.

💡 And finally, there is the ideation stage, where creativity comes into play. As in her creations, Laura combines needles, materials, colours, textures and ideas to bring something new to life: a unique, useful and purposeful design.

In conclusion, both knitting and innovating are patient, cumulative, and strategic processes. They require good materials (sources), technique and experience (analysis and intelligence), and a clear vision of the end result. When everything fits together, the result is a solid, functional garment… or well-knit, coherent knowledge that is valuable to those who need to use it.