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.
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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.
Think Differently and Reframe the Purpose to Achieve Innovation
Innovative thinking starts with a blank slate, according to Sami Hayek, designer and principal at Sami Hayek Studio. The best way to innovate is to erase everything you know and start with the intention.
Focus Your Attention on Making Known the Unknown, and Nothing Else
Understanding the real meaning of innovation—to make known the unknown—and focusing all of your energy into the creative process spurs innovation, according to Sami Hayek, designer and principal at Sami Hayek Studio.
What is ‘New Generation Manufacturing?’
Dr. Andrew Dent, vice president, library and materials research at Material ConneXion discusses “new generation manufacturing” which includes processes such as 3D printing, 3D knitting and 3D weaving.
Thinking in a Different Way Leads to Innovation
The inventions that propel innovation are first triggered by a thought, says Sami Hayek, designer and principal at Sami Hayek Studio.
Innovation is Part of the DNA of Glen Raven
Why is innovation so important? Paige Mullis, director of concept development at Glen Raven, talks about the effect of innovation on business, the economy and the history of Glen Raven.
Video Recaps from 2015 Innovation Summit
Paige Mullis, director of concept development at Glen Raven, discusses the 2015 Innovation Summit. Stay tuned for short interviews with the 2015 presenters on topics ranging from the social impact of innovation to tips on how to make your employees more productive through workspace design.
Boost Challenge Entries Inspire Materials Innovation

Like many other small towns in the U.S., Burlington, N.C., home to Glen Raven headquarters, had once been a thriving business, entertainment and social center. Small towns are beginning to recognize the potential in revitalizing the urban core to create an atmosphere that will attract artisans, craftspeople and entrepreneurs.