Twitter: Information Overload or Creative Hub?

Innovation, Research, Social Media

Twitter: Information Overload or Creative Hub?

No Comments 26 May 2011

In a recent Newsweek article, ”The Science of Making Decisions,” Sharon Begley argues that an excess of information, like the volume of information we are flooded with by social media sites, for example, may actually do us more harm than good. She says it eventually causes our brains to freeze and shut down, a phenomenon called “information [...]

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Research

Superhuman – The Incredible Savant Brain

1 Comment 23 May 2011

Take a look at this info graphic about the human brain, it’s incredible to see what it’s capable of:

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Conflict: Spark for Creative Fires or Cold Bucket of Water?

Business, Tools

Conflict: Spark for Creative Fires or Cold Bucket of Water?

2 Comments 16 May 2011

I have always loved John Dewey’s statement: It’s eloquent, hard-hitting and uses the word gadfly in a sentence—something you just don’t see every day.  However, as I look at conflict through the lens of Dr. Elias Porter’s Relationship Awareness Theory, I must humbly suggest that Dr. Dewey’s use of the language of conflict could be [...]

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TRIZ: How Hayloaders and Jet Aircraft Found Each Other

Business, Innovation, Tools

TRIZ: How Hayloaders and Jet Aircraft Found Each Other

No Comments 10 May 2011

Starting about 60 years ago, a study of the world’s patent literature (which is where we document breakthrough innovation and creativity, right?), which continues to this day, has determined that there a limited number of “inventive principles” or ways that we solve difficult problems. This analysis of 8 million patents has identified only 40 inventive [...]

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Universal Wrapping Paper

Fun & Games, Products

Universal Wrapping Paper

2 Comments 05 May 2011

When wrapping a gift the hard part is finding the right wrapping paper. Every season, holiday or occasion has needs its own paper. You probably have tons of different rolls of paper laying around. Wouldn’t it be nice if you can have one roll that works for every occasion? Designers Fabio Milito and Francesca Guidotti [...]

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Changing Times Require New Approaches: How Design Thinking Helps

Business, Innovation, Strategy, Tools

Changing Times Require New Approaches: How Design Thinking Helps

No Comments 04 May 2011

Design thinking is becoming more mainstream, yet many in the business and creative communities are unclear about what design thinking really means or how powerful it can be. In this article, we will provide a basic understanding of design thinking, discuss three key mindsets of design thinkers, and present an example of how design thinking is helping to save millions of lives.

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Quotes

Creativity Quote #1

1 Comment 03 May 2011

–Theodore Geisel aka Dr. Seuss

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Best Alarm Clock in the World

Fun & Games, Products

Best Alarm Clock in the World

No Comments 01 May 2011

There is one huge battle most people face in the morning: waking up. The tool that helps you accomplish this is the good old alarm clock. People have tried numerous ways to make this battle slightly more pleasant. There is a new gadget out there that might qualify as the best alarm clock in the world.

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