NASA was once the only manufacturer of rockets, but today they share their best practices, offer grants and incentivize industry to think about space applications. According to Steve Gaddis of NASA, this allows the government agency to focus more on developing innovative processes and researching deep space exploration, and less on handling logistics and travel to space stations.
Innovation Teams Need Representatives from Different Areas of Expertise
The success of innovation teams rests in their ability to look at problems from different vantage points, says Cary Strickland of RTI International.
Innovation is Engrained in Glen Raven’s Identity
Innovation is essential to staying relevant in the marketplace. Adapting practices and products to fit demand and need is a critical part of Glen Raven’s continued success, according to Paige Mullis, director of concept development at Glen Raven.
Beauty or Function: Which Comes First?
The first step of design isn’t always design. Dror Benshetrit of Studio Dror explains that solving a design challenge starts with an idea for product function, but the resulting aesthetic is what draws in consumers.