This building may look like it’s neglected and overrun with vegetation – and that’s the point. Architects in Ho Chi Minh City were asked to design a new urban university campus that would be a distinct departure from the cold traditional buildings in the Vietnam city. They came up with a grassy, leafy, nature-inspired design,…
This month Insight Magazine did a feature article on an invention our client, TecDriven, and it’s exciting new product, TORCHGRIP, a removable, multi-function tablet accessory for devices like the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Microsoft Surface. With the TORCHGRIP accessory attached, you can hold and maneuver your tablet comfortably and securely with one…
School’s out for most children, or will be in a week or two for everyone. What will keep their minds entertained? Parents looking to think outside of the toybox might want to consider these ideas. From educational electricity kits to plastic pizza frisbees, the toy industry is using technology and creative insights to shape what…
When we talk about trends for Millennials, it’s because these are the folks who’ve been handed our baton of leadership, technology and innovation. So what drives them and what shapes them? Inc. Magazine reports the top brands that are attracting and influencing the millennial workforce: Lists of Millennials’ top workplaces, top apps, and top athletes offer plenty of insights…
You may have heard that 3D printing can create everything from cars to action figure toys, well now Finland-based VTT Technical Research Centre has found a way to create yummy snacks out of thin air…sort of. The company is using 3D printing to develop smart vending machines that will be able to produce completely customizable…
Now that the weather is getting warmer in my (Wisconsin) neck of the woods, I’m finally seeing true signs of spring on our local golf courses: Players in their warm jackets, hats and gloves have been venturing out for a few weeks now. Soon they’ll be in shorts and and sunscreen like the rest of…
From the BlueBook of Nanotechnology: Researchers have taken the next step in the evolution of bacteria-powered energy. For the first time ever, researchers connected nine biological-solar (bio-solar) cells into a bio-solar panel. Then they continuously produced electricity from the panel and generated the most wattage of any existing small-scale bio-solar cells – 5.59 microwatts. “Once…
For the next two days, I will be engaged with many of you in a highly-productive, stimulating gathering of leaders and their teams, at the Innovation & Growth Leadership Summit (I&GL), April 25-26 in Chicago.There’s still time to join us! We’re focusing on the most important leadership challenges facing Chief Innovation Officers, EVPs and VPs…
If you’d like to meet and network with innovation leaders in some of the largest corporations, I have a special invitation for you, at no cost! On Monday evening, April 25th, head to Chicago’s Signature Ballroom at the DoubleTree O’Hare to hear Managing Director and Partner, Accenture Shiv Iyer on how to boost margins and…
It’s not to late to sign up and attend the Growth and Innovation Summit in Chicago! This summit is designed to maximize your time, providing actionable takeaways in two focused days. The first day is dedicated to strategy, the second to implementation, with a ‘bridge’ keynote session and kickoff reception in between. (See the agenda). …
