Don’t be afraid to look to other industries for materials solutions when designing a new product, says Dr. Andrew Dent, vice president, library and materials research at Material ConneXion, who offers an example of an iPad accessory that borrowed materials and processes from three unrelated industries.
Idea Sharing and Collaboration Adds Depth and Perspective
Information that is shared during collaborative projects can help you tap into new and better ideas in order to advance innovation, according to Sami Hayek, designer and principal, Sami Hayek Studio.
The Impact of Space on Behavior
The environment you work in has a profound impact on your behavior and the behavior of others around you, according to Scott Witthoft and Scott Doorley of Stanford University’s d.School.
Protecting Your Ideas Can Also Prevent New Ideas
Even if you have a great idea, don’t hold on too tightly, says Sami Hayek, designer and principal at Sami Hayek Studio. If all of your resources are used to protect an idea, there won’t be any resources left for innovation.
Simple Tweaks Affect Big Changes in Behavior
According to Scott Witthoft and Scott Doorley of Stanford University’s d.School, small tweaks to a space, such as switching out the seating or playing music before a meeting, can create a positive and cascading effect on behavior.
