I’m getting ready to head to Miami next week for the Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) Growth and Innovation Forum, where I’ll be speaking and enjoying some of the most innovative thought leaders in the world. The content at this year’s CG Growth & Innovation Forum is more conceptualized than in previous years, structured specifically around Incremental Innovation…
We’ve made it more than halfway through 2013,and many magazines and websites are already touting the most innovative gadgets so far this year. Here is a “Top 5” list you may want to check out. It includes an electronic skateboard, a portable iPhone charger that fits you your wallet, and my favorite, a “Nest learning…
This Innovation tower being built in Hong Kong is remarkable. The building is almost finished, and will add extra space to the design school at Polytechnic University. The project is intended to help turn Hong Kong into a leading design hub in Asia, and I believe it will accomplish its goal. Design42Day, a site that showcases…
We still have a few months to go before putting our RVs in storage for the winter, right? I always enjoy hearing from friends and family about tips for “roughing it” in the woods. (Me, I prefer a condo getaway!) That’s why when I came across this innovative design, I wanted to share it. It’s…
The field of robotics is a fascinating one to me. For instance, if you check out 9 Robotic Inventions That Are Already Among Us, you’ll see everything from convenience to life-saving innovations. Brain clots are leading cause of death and disability, and the odds of a person getting an intracerebral hemorrhage are one in 50 over…
It’s never too early to start planning ahead, and that’s why, as chair of CoDev 2014, I’m inviting you to register early for best savings! This year’s event is: CoDev2014: Connected for Growth, where you can count on having multiple opportunities to connect informally with speakers, attendees and open innovation tool providers as you look…
I came across this fascinating interview with Adam Lowry, co-founder of Method, a company that has pioneered environmentally friendly cleaning products. He explains how his small firm is nudging large corporations toward sustainability. I thought I’d share a snippet of the story, then encourage you to read the entire article: Adam Lowry is the co-founder…
In case you missed it, FastCompany has come out with its annual list of the most innovative companies of 2013. Some of them you’ve heard of (Nike, Amazon), and others you may not have. The magazine’s guide has a distinct focus on the state of innovation in our economy, featuring the businesses whose innovations are…
Are you a recruiter or a hiring manager? Imagine being able to really get inside your job candidates’ brains to find the most suitable applicant. two middle east nations are ramping up the weeding out process. Israel’s BBR Saatchi & Saatchi IL ad agency has come up with an innovative recruitment process that puts applicants…
A California startup, SpoonRocket, is providing affordable haute cuisine in fast-food style, with a delivery time of around ten minutes. The price-point is similar to typical fast food restaurants and the additional option of quick, free delivery tells me this company will most likely change the way people think about the industry, proving that speedy customer…
