The article titled "7 businesses that cloned others and made millions" discusses how several successful businesses have achieved financial success by copying the ideas and strategies of other companies. The article presents case studies of seven businesses that have successfully implemented a "cloning" strategy, in which they replicate the business models of established companies in new markets or with slight variations.

The businesses highlighted in the article include Uber and its Chinese clone, Didi Chuxing; Airbnb and its Chinese clone, Tujia; and Groupon and its Chinese clone, Meituan. The article suggests that these companies have succeeded in part because they were able to adapt to local market conditions and address specific customer needs.

The article notes that while cloning is often seen as unethical or unoriginal, it can also be a valid strategy for business success, particularly in rapidly growing markets where there is demand for established products or services. The article also suggests that cloning can be a way for companies to reduce the risks associated with innovation and focus on operational efficiency rather than product development.

In conclusion, this article provides various examples and beneficial insights that would clearly benefit my final draft. 

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This article focuses on the concepts of how people and books regularly cheer for innovation and hear how important it is. However, in truth, there are several cases of successful imitation. ‌The author argues that China has been successful in imitating and replicating American products, but has struggled to develop its own innovative products and technologies. The author attributes this to a lack of creativity and freedom in China's corporate culture, as well as a lack of government support for innovative initiatives.

However, even though this resource is not directly related to the ideas of smartphones and my research but it helps give insight into how imitative design is a bigger and larger scale concept that many are aware of, and there are many other examples of how this concept applies. This source is from quite a long time ago, so the information can possibly be outdated. 

The article published by Harvard Business Review is aim and based on research to determine whether companies that imitate others’ strategies perform better or worse than companies that create new strategies. 

The researchers found that companies that imitate others' strategies outperform companies that try to innovate and create new strategies. The authors attribute this to the fact that imitation allows companies to learn from the experiences of others and avoid costly trial-and-error processes.

‌The authors also argue that imitation can be a valuable tool for companies looking to enter new markets or industries. By imitating successful strategies, companies can reduce their risk and increase their chances of success.

The authors conclude that while innovation is often seen as a key driver of success in business, imitation can also be a valuable strategy. The authors recommend that companies consider both imitation and innovation when developing strategies and that they are open to learning from the experiences of others

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The author notes that fake smartphones have become a major issue for both consumers and manufacturers, with well-known brands such as Samsung and Apple being among the most commonly imitated. The author highlights the dangers of counterfeit smartphones, including their lower-quality components, outdated software, and lack of security features.

‌The article discusses the various ways in which consumers can identify counterfeit smartphones, including looking for differences in design, packaging, and branding. The author also provides tips for consumers to protect themselves from purchasing counterfeit smartphones, such as only buying from reputable dealers and checking for certification marks.

The author concludes by noting that the problem of counterfeit smartphones is unlikely to go away anytime soon and that consumers need to be vigilant and take steps to protect themselves.

Overall this article helps emphasize the fact that companies with bigger funds and the availability of creating new innovations are most likely to be imitated by other many companies in a high demand market for many target audience with a large age range of usage.

“Copycats: How Smart Companies Use Imitation to Gain a Strategic Edge | Emerald Insight.” Strategic Direction, vol. 26, no. 10, 2013, pp. 3–5, www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/02580541011080474/full/html, https://doi.org/10.1108//sd. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

The article “ Copycats: How Smart Companies Use Imitation to Gain a Strategic Edge” focuses on the strategic benefits of imitation for companies. Where the author argues that copying successful products or business models can help companies save time and money in R&D. and can also help them enter new markets more easily. However, at the same time, the author also emphasizes the importance of adding value to the innovation to create differentiation. To put it in another perspective if the design contains all same functions it will lead up to commoditization and price wars. Overall the article suggests that imitation can be useful, but it should be combined with innovation and new strategies to be used effectively in the out society. 

This article is beneficial to my research on imitative design because it clearly highlights the importance and key points of how imitative design can be beneficial to companies. At the same time emphasizes the main point that companies will need to add new features or innovations which will result in a strategic edge over others. 

The article titled "The Health and Economic Effects of Counterfeit Drugs" explores the negative impact of counterfeit drugs on public health and the economy. The authors argue that counterfeit drugs pose significant health risks to individuals, including treatment failure, drug resistance, and even death. In addition, the authors claim that the economic impact of counterfeit drugs is substantial, resulting in lost revenue for legitimate drug manufacturers and increased healthcare costs.

The article also provides an overview of the factors that contribute to the growth of the counterfeit drug market, including globalization, weak regulatory systems, and the increasing popularity of online pharmacies. The authors suggest that addressing these factors through increased international cooperation, stronger regulations, and public awareness campaigns is necessary to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs.

This article will be beneficial as how it will provide insights and information regarding the industry of medication, and how making counterfeit drugs or drugs that are similar designing and concepts can create a negative impact on society.