26 July 2022
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James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post
5 unlikely products and how they made it big 1. Dryrobe First up, we have a large poncho with absorbent towel material on the inside and a waterproof coat material on the outside. You don't see many people wearing ponchos in public so maybe its worn inside? You use a towel to dry yourself after [...]
1 June 2022
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Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Small but mighty – Iceland, Leader in Sustainable technologies As part of the Innovation Module of my MBA, we took a class trip to Iceland – and no, it wasn’t just a holiday. The aim of the trip was to understand why Iceland was becoming such a key player in the Innovation industry, and in [...]
14 May 2021
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Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Innovate Design News Search Double crowdfunding launch for new inventions! We are all so excited here at Innovate, because today (Friday 14th April) not one, but TWO of our clients are launching their crowdfunding campaigns for their brand new products. We have two very different products being showcased and we love them both. To remind you, [...]
13 May 2021
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Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Teen entrepreneur launches fashion app Teen entrepreneur Rebecca Mabbett created and launched her brand new app, R Reflections, and started a subsequent company in the same name, all before turning 20. R Reflections is a virtual fitting room app that gives users personalisation to enable individuals to identify if clothes suit them, their body shape [...]
18 January 2021
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It's time you started your Inventor's Notebook As we say goodbye to the year 2020 (before hastily slamming the door in its face and changing the locks, in the hope that its kind may never return again), we enter a brand-new year. Despite the multiple challenges that faced us during the unprecedented past 12 months, [...]
4 December 2020
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Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
2020's new invention releases for Xmas 2020 has been a tough year for us all. With the set backs this pandemic has caused, we've seen some amazing inventions that we have helped get released on the market, despite all that 2020 has thrown at them. We are celebrating those inventions and would love to share [...]
30 November 2020
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Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Client's mask 'Facelet' hailed as "Best face-covering" When the pandemic hit the UK and we all went into lockdown, we knew we had to do something to help. Innovate launched an initiative to give priority to new Covid-related ideas which were already flooding in. We had a great response from this, and within that group [...]
6 May 2020
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Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
I have an invention idea; now what should I do? Search for prior art to confirm it's original, create a prototype or CAD design, apply for Patent Pending status with the IPO, and gather commercial feedback before choosing between licensing or manufacturing it yourself. Here's how each step works in practice. Do you have a [...]
4 February 2020
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Exciting new contacts in Africa Last month our textiles designer, Olivia, visited the Ghanaian embassy during their Garments and Textiles trade event. The event was to strengthen the ever-growing links between Ghana and the British government when it comes to trade, specifically in the apparel industry. Olivia with Comfort (LH) and Linda (RH) Owners [...]
12 December 2019
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New inventions for Christmas presents! Christmas is fast approaching and we are here to share a handful of our fantastic inventions for some under-the-tree inspiration! The kids Nana's Manners This quality colourful Dragon's Den sensation teaches children how to use a knife and fork correctly. Ergonomically designed to fit your child's had perfectly. [...]
