The Taiwanese society is an hybrid of Chinese, Polynesian, Japanese and Western characteristics, and holds great potential for cultural development. Yet the cultural industry remains paradoxically devoid of a strong infrastructure as we struggle to develop identity. This paper analyzes cultural creativity through a case study of how Hobie Alter adapting Polynesian craft technology and modern material to build the Hobie Cat 14, and demonstrates how governments can utilize the connection between manufacturer, consumer and policy to open international markets for the local creative industry, and in turn create economical opportunity.