Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T04:35:37.059-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:product-design Evan Rappaport erappaport357 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4520779215877076041-9faa618d3edbb037c5ecfdbd2129f635 2009-11-22T20:28:39.951-05:00

This is a follow-up article to John Schrag’s post on "Design Values". The original post described the values we believe contribute to a healthy software design practice. This post looks deeper into why we value Quality of Data over Ease of Data Collection.

This is a follow-up article to John Schrag’s post on "Design Values". The original post described the values we believe contribute to a healthy software design practice. This post looks deeper into why we value Quality of Data over Ease of Data Collection. http://dux.typepad.com/dux/2009/11/design-values-quality-of-data-over-ease-of-data-collection.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1254777460674489963-fde8f0c678ab33dee73132a1f3e87b24 2009-11-20T04:14:30.632-05:00

(by Bruce Nussbaum) Fareed Zakaria wrote an excellent book, The Post American World: The Rise of the Rest, in which he said the relative decline of the U.S. was due to political, not economic problems. As someone who’s covered the global economy for decades, and as an old Political Science major, the argument never satisfied. Fareed was right about the delta—the direction of decline, but wrong about the cause. It was economic, as well as political.

(by Bruce Nussbaum) Fareed Zakaria wrote an excellent book, The Post American World: The Rise of the Rest, in which he said the relative decline of the U.S. was due to political, not economic problems. As someone who’s covered the global economy for decades, and as an old Political Science major, the argument never satisfied. Fareed was right about the delta—the direction of decline, but wrong about the cause. It was economic, as well as political. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/NussbaumOnDesign/archives/2009/11/american_is_los.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1144701428059177242-327a4549fa8d9a5b1c7901a9d6be9740 2009-11-20T02:08:42.440-05:00

I do not presume these following principles to be all-inclusive or ultimately authoritative; rather, it is my hope that they are received as an anecdotal summation of my findings that might then spark and contribute to the larger conversation and consensus-building process.

I do not presume these following principles to be all-inclusive or ultimately authoritative; rather, it is my hope that they are received as an anecdotal summation of my findings that might then spark and contribute to the larger conversation and consensus-building process. http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/four-key-principles Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4327370531630017126-44cd9bac08c995cf192ea03279850874 2009-11-05T17:51:53.376-05:00

How hard is it to innovate? Not once but over and over? How can you repeatedly implement great new products, processes or services? Continuous innovation is not easy and if you keep using the same method you will experience diminishing results. Try innovating how you innovate by employing some of these ideas.

How hard is it to innovate? Not once but over and over? How can you repeatedly implement great new products, processes or services? Continuous innovation is not easy and if you keep using the same method you will experience diminishing results. Try innovating how you innovate by employing some of these ideas. http://www.innovationtools.com/Articles/EnterpriseDetails.asp?a=473 Eric Tsai etsai275 98 98 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2993860998056831264-796d6585397b1b223b158a0492d03b2c 2009-11-13T09:21:01.040-05:00

Denmark has its share of world-leading companies on user-driven innovation. Lego, the toy company, is a great example of this through their Adult Fan Of Lego groups and many other initiatives. Another example is Coloplast which develops products and...

Denmark has its share of world-leading companies on user-driven innovation. Lego, the toy company, is a great example of this through their Adult Fan Of Lego groups and many other initiatives. Another example is Coloplast which develops products and... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/dont-confuse-user-driven-innovation.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 20 20 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:163502471666783670-847aca9defb07d77939fc5563b1abba4 2009-11-10T11:15:43.450-05:00

This is a brilliant quote because it describes the challenge many innovators face. Too often, new products are overly complex and end up 'over-serving' their customers. My new computer with Vista and Office 2007 is a perfect example of that. 99% of the software's functionality goes unused, yet these complexities slow down my computer and reduce ease of use. Being able to do everything for everyone is not perfection.

This is a brilliant quote because it describes the challenge many innovators face. Too often, new products are overly complex and end up 'over-serving' their customers. My new computer with Vista and Office 2007 is a perfect example of that. 99% of the software's functionality goes unused, yet these complexities slow down my computer and reduce ease of use. Being able to do everything for everyone is not perfection. http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/simple-innovation.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8584134853727400250-7b6a73983dd6b740f825b66471bc6243 2009-11-13T09:27:00.456-05:00

In a world where gravity is ever present, floors are essential. We spend most of our waking hours standing or walking on them. But we tend to ignore them. That is a pity given the nearly constant contact we have with them. What if the floor could be...

In a world where gravity is ever present, floors are essential. We spend most of our waking hours standing or walking on them. But we tend to ignore them. That is a pity given the nearly constant contact we have with them. What if the floor could be... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/innovation-sighting-smart-floors-using.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18051252577002178574-f08f4043898eb322ffa90373119a1002 2009-03-16T19:16:20.676-04:00

As a user of Mathematica in Graduate school I remember how cool Mathematica was in doing some pretty complex Plasma Physics equation work. So when Wolfram says that he is about to do something new I am one of the first to listen.

As a user of Mathematica in Graduate school I remember how cool Mathematica was in doing some pretty complex Plasma Physics equation work. So when Wolfram says that he is about to do something new I am one of the first to listen. http://isontech.blogspot.com/2009/03/wolfram-alfa-search-engine.html Mans Shapshak, PMP mshapshakpmp420 481 481 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14853385488446965764-ed47faf3c79a501f305750348d128318 2009-11-02T17:47:00.000-05:00

I will need to run programs like auto cad 2010 and alias on it, it needs to be fast and i am wanting a pc over a mac.

I will need to run programs like auto cad 2010 and alias on it, it needs to be fast and i am wanting a pc over a mac. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091102144717AAZTjA3 41 41 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7879493151513467041-843c987b7ab161d4f3ea53f1359b4e1f 2009-11-04T02:35:45.888-05:00

James Dyson, the British engineer and entrepreneur best known for his bright-orange high-tech vacuum cleaners and hand driers, is relaxing on a couch in a hotel suite overlooking Midtown Manhattan. Across from him, on a coffee table, sits what looks...

James Dyson, the British engineer and entrepreneur best known for his bright-orange high-tech vacuum cleaners and hand driers, is relaxing on a couch in a hotel suite overlooking Midtown Manhattan. Across from him, on a coffee table, sits what looks... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id20091012_148303.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_product+design Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15194170465111476445-99f19a6ca4be4dfb318d1d57ccb2b7ac 2009-10-06T10:16:38.649-04:00

By Venessa Wong Teaching Design Thinking As the world's business landscape evolves, universities are attempting to keep up by fostering teaching that supports an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems. The following programs, offered at both...

By Venessa Wong Teaching Design Thinking As the world's business landscape evolves, universities are attempting to keep up by fostering teaching that supports an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems. The following programs, offered at both... http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/09/0930_worlds_best_design_schools/index.htm?technology+slideshows Purim Jung pjung770 57 57 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7103593252562843348-e86d2d4329d2b9df1da8ce69009978e7 2009-10-30T10:27:07.785-04:00

Procter & Gamble indicated Thursday that it will boost marketing spending over the next year as it introduces a run of new and refashioned brands. The world's largest advertiser said it plans to increase product "innovations" by 30% this year -- with the bulk coming in the back half. "The marketing spend tends to follow the innovations as we work to generate trial," said new CEO Bob McDonald on an investor call. He declined to provide specifics about the new pipeline. P&G spent $911.5 million in measured media last year in the October-December quarter, down 8% versus the year before, according to TNS Media Intelligence.

Procter & Gamble indicated Thursday that it will boost marketing spending over the next year as it introduces a run of new and refashioned brands. The world's largest advertiser said it plans to increase product "innovations" by 30% this year -- with the bulk coming in the back half. "The marketing spend tends to follow the innovations as we work to generate trial," said new CEO Bob McDonald on an investor call. He declined to provide specifics about the new pipeline. P&G spent $911.5 million in measured media last year in the October-December quarter, down 8% versus the year before, according to TNS Media Intelligence. http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=116439 Michael Arndt marndt561 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2711703598692046544-7a0202a6fd7c30f922ed89267cffe5f2 2009-10-13T15:53:52.030-04:00

A series of articles that explain why the products we're surrounded by suck.

A series of articles that explain why the products we're surrounded by suck. http://www.kickerstudio.com/blog/category/why_products_suck/ Dan Saffer dsaffer559 49 49 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12333942480876845467-02243d3a5c51e2952bbaebde89ae4242 2009-11-10T10:01:12.471-05:00

For more than a year now, I've admired an unusual vegetable garden in a middle-class St. Louis neighborhood. The owners, Chinese immigrants, have carefully designed the space to house lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, berries and all varieties of...

For more than a year now, I've admired an unusual vegetable garden in a middle-class St. Louis neighborhood. The owners, Chinese immigrants, have carefully designed the space to house lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, berries and all varieties of... http://www.unboundedition.com/pdp_thinking/2009/nov/9/2009-space-odyssey/ Patrick Davis Partners jdebruijn841 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11583110504365569610-adf85e7ba7f1a0b6c824f0bc7af207c6 2009-01-06T08:22:14.462-05:00

Samsung's bet that eye-catching design, and a partnership with Apple, would boost its share of the printer market is paying off

Samsung's bet that eye-catching design, and a partnership with Apple, would boost its share of the printer market is paying off http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/jan2009/id2009015_835497.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Helen Walters hwalters107 334 334 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8275986334388180307-af7978f347cfbf781229286b4d049cea 2008-12-12T10:50:53.652-05:00

We confess that we haven't been inside a McDonald's since the Clinton administration, but we do have fond memories of the fast food giant's rockin' script-typeface-drizzled packaging of the mid-1990s. (We seem to recall a special "collect-them-all"...

We confess that we haven't been inside a McDonald's since the Clinton administration, but we do have fond memories of the fast food giant's rockin' script-typeface-drizzled packaging of the mid-1990s. (We seem to recall a special "collect-them-all"... http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/branding_identity/mcdonalds_rolls_out_redesigned_packaging_103103.asp Michael Arndt marndt561 376 375 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7681694199604054448-10b79b19c91e5cc384f5b97bfca64969 2009-10-23T14:20:06.949-04:00

Innovation requires taking risks, and these are risk-averse times. Company startups are down. So are product introductions, corporate research and development budgets, and high-tech payrolls. Perhaps because of his occupation—he's a Chicago Fire...

Innovation requires taking risks, and these are risk-averse times. Company startups are down. So are product introductions, corporate research and development budgets, and high-tech payrolls. Perhaps because of his occupation—he's a Chicago Fire... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id20091019_940619.htm?link_position=link1 Ramalingam Subramani rsubramani523 19 19 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6176329694390988149-3ddd07740e5d73623f0ee36458fb28cd 2009-10-28T14:52:49.229-04:00

Where does it exist? D-Schools Or B-Schools? by Idris Mootee Someone asked me who the design head is in our company. I am not sure. My answer would be everyone. Everyone is a strategist and everyone is a designer (or design thinker) in our company.

Where does it exist? D-Schools Or B-Schools? by Idris Mootee Someone asked me who the design head is in our company. I am not sure. My answer would be everyone. Everyone is a strategist and everyone is a designer (or design thinker) in our company. http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/does-integrated-creativity-exist-today.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13928235593069852656-e0d0c423bb5ab85585a8812200780a1e 2008-12-12T13:01:01.963-05:00

It’s that time of year when magazines and pundits start putting together their Best of Year lists. Amateur pundits that we are, we decided to do one for the blogs we liked.

It’s that time of year when magazines and pundits start putting together their Best of Year lists. Amateur pundits that we are, we decided to do one for the blogs we liked. http://www.kickerstudio.com/blog/2008/12/the-best-design-blogs-of-2008/ Dan Saffer dsaffer559 211 208 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12731097895031948056-ecd1bcff6b0ce4f206d4f8c5c483ab68 2009-10-14T19:00:31.220-04:00

The World Health Organization predicts by 2015 that 2.3 billion people around the world will be overweight and 700 million will be obese. IntraPace, a medical device company based in Mountain View, California, is working on an innovative product that is tackling obesity in a new way.

The World Health Organization predicts by 2015 that 2.3 billion people around the world will be overweight and 700 million will be obese. IntraPace, a medical device company based in Mountain View, California, is working on an innovative product that is tackling obesity in a new way. http://www.jamasoftware.com/blog/2009/08/11/product-innovation-spotlight-intrapace-is-solving-a-heavyweight-challenge-using-jama-contour/ John Simpson jsimpson764 17 17 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5584682813250823633-beb94e72eafa32a1ddb0c2000452d702 2009-10-26T09:19:40.737-04:00

This month's topic was: "What roles do engineers and marketers play in an innovation setting, and what conflicts can arise based on their perspectives and approaches?" - See 5 authors' responses...

This month's topic was: "What roles do engineers and marketers play in an innovation setting, and what conflicts can arise based on their perspectives and approaches?" - See 5 authors' responses... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/innovation-perspectives-october-wrapup.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8579865737345608478-1265628737805be62370ca12bfbc9012 2009-10-17T08:59:26.015-04:00

Major re-branding of the MECAP footwear brand. Dot Kite | Lab conceived the Brand Strategy and designed the products, packaging and all communication material. For the development of the launch...

Major re-branding of the MECAP footwear brand. Dot Kite | Lab conceived the Brand Strategy and designed the products, packaging and all communication material. For the development of the launch... http://www.dotkite.eu/#/portfolio/tce/mecap/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:233242996201814169-f163e28a7e40e13d50b646dea4628059 2009-10-12T03:14:21.536-04:00

Powermat has launched a revolutionary new device that is, mark my word, going to permanently change the way we charge our electronic devices. The Powermat uses innovative magnetic induction charging to charge up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously. Simply take your electronic device, slap it on the Powermat pad, and you’re good to go. How cool is that?

Powermat has launched a revolutionary new device that is, mark my word, going to permanently change the way we charge our electronic devices. The Powermat uses innovative magnetic induction charging to charge up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously. Simply take your electronic device, slap it on the Powermat pad, and you’re good to go. How cool is that? http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/10/powermat-wireless-charger/ Aaron Schoenberger aschoenberger899 18 18 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1563081288344660738-4436fc34de87f97a3f1c7efa62847e5f 2009-10-26T09:12:05.755-04:00

I've read several books about innovation, and am reading another which I'll review shortly here on the blog, which talk about the importance of combining disparate skills or capabilities when innovating, or holding two diametrically opposing ideas...

I've read several books about innovation, and am reading another which I'll review shortly here on the blog, which talk about the importance of combining disparate skills or capabilities when innovating, or holding two diametrically opposing ideas... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/creating-innovation-with-synthesis.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1923324029940492010-0c31b04794971f82ade7b8a315681ac6 2008-11-06T22:46:31.147-05:00

If designers are really such great business thinkers, why has it taken several hundred years of free-market capitalism to discover the fact? According to Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto (and a longtime consultant to P&G), the answer lies in the blindness of business conformity. Designers, he argues, have traditionally "had no training whatsoever in [DT's] third piece: How to convert ideas into a viable product." Fortunately, Martin added, that's changing. Business schools are starting to teach design thinking and design schools are putting students through more rigorous business training.

If designers are really such great business thinkers, why has it taken several hundred years of free-market capitalism to discover the fact? According to Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto (and a longtime consultant to P&G), the answer lies in the blindness of business conformity. Designers, he argues, have traditionally "had no training whatsoever in [DT's] third piece: How to convert ideas into a viable product." Fortunately, Martin added, that's changing. Business schools are starting to teach design thinking and design schools are putting students through more rigorous business training. http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/packaging-and-design/e3i397aa99d2932d77d688976026b8e533e Ken McGuffin kmcguffin042 158 154 4 0