Traditionally perceived as a support of existing or latent imaginaries (Borup et al., 2006) technical objects can also support new imaginaries pre-determined by designers (Verganti, 2013) (Hatchuel, 2013) (Le Masson et al., 2011). This article suggests another approach: to consider technical objects as generative products (Brown et al., 2010) of new imaginaries non previously determined. How to evaluate the creation of new imaginaries? What are the potential advantages for an industrial firm in its innovation strategic management?