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Innovation is Messy

This is the booklet form of a popular post I wrote a couple of years ago. It's a parable called, Conception Is Messy. Download innovation_parable.pdf

Comics & innovation

Scott McCloud's book,  Understanding Comics came to my attention through Garr Reynold's presentationzen blog, a great source of ideas for presentations. The book is ostensibly about comics. But it's far more than that. It's about art, communication, branding, innovation and creativity. If you're involved in any of those activities, you need to get a copy!

Springwise: new business ideas for entrepreneurial minds.

Are you interested in energy generating dance floors? Beer specifically for women? Vending machines that recycle bottles? How about a shop in a box? Or, just keeping up on trends and fads? Then you need to check out Springwise.

Link: Springwise: new business ideas for entrepreneurial minds..

Trend spotting via Mr Magazine

People have long known that checking out a wide variety of magazines is great way to stay on top of trends. Related to this is keeping up with all the different kinds of magazines that are launching. The best way I know of to do this is by bookmarking Mr. Magazine.com. This web site is the brain child of Samir Husni, a magazine consultant and professor of journalism. His monthly list of new titles (on average 75 per month) is a great snap shot of our culture.

Link: Mr. Magazine.com - The Official Site of Samir "Mr. Magazine" Husni, Ph.D..