23 July 2024 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post Today we're reviewing some of the best ideas to develop according to Y Combinator, the powerhouse behind many of today’s most successful start-ups. Who is Y Combinator? Y Combinator is a leading start-up accelerator known for its unparalleled expertise in nurturing early-stage start-ups. Based in San Francisco, Y Combinator has been the launchpad for groundbreaking [...]
12 July 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Glasgow students sweep the board at product design awards Winner creates self-powered cleaning device for feminine products Congratulations go to students from Glasgow School of Art, who have achieved an unprecedented clean sweep, filling the first three places in this year’s Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition with their brilliant off-grid products. We are thrilled [...]
5 July 2024 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post At Innovate Design, we believe in the power of innovation and entrepreneurship. Stepping away from the constraints of a traditional 9-5 job to create your own product business can be a transformative journey. Whether you have an idea for a product, fashion item, app or recipe, here are five reasons why you should consider exploring [...]
15 May 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post What is the Concours Lépine? Our French office has long partnered with the Concours Lépine, and our French inventors are lucky to participate in such an event. Lépine is a French invention competition within the Foire de Paris that attracts around 500,000 visitors during the 10-day event. Inventors can showcase or sell their prototypes to [...]
29 April 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post When you have a great idea for a new product, it's natural to want to bring it to market yourself and reap all the rewards. There are traditionally two routes to market: self-manufacturing or licensing. Today, we look at the licensing option; it can be a smart alternative strategy that requires less upfront investment and [...]
18 March 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post How Big Brands Embrace Open Innovation Big brand names still recognise the value that lies within individual inventors. These industry giants rely on the fresh perspective and ingenuity that comes from outside their company. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast with an idea that could interest Black & Decker, a household goods innovator for The Grommet, [...]
5 February 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Rob Law, the inventive mind behind Trunki, the globally recognised brand of ride-on children's suitcases, is a testament to the power of individual innovation. His journey from a starting idea to success demonstrates that individual inventors can hold their own in the business world. In 1997, while at university, Law stumbled upon the idea that [...]
29 November 2023 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post The UK is a nation of people with great ideas, no wonder it ranked 4th in the Global Innovation Index 2023, behind Switzerland, Sweden and the United States. If you are one of those people who can spot a problem with a product and think of a better solution, chances are you have an idea [...]
21 November 2023 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Taking the decision to turn your idea into a reality is a truly exciting step. Finding proper support is essential in those early moments so last week I travelled to Business Finance Week to explore all the opportunities that can help kickstart your project. Sponsored by the British Business Bank (BBB) and the UK Business [...]
9 November 2023 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Talking about Intellectual Property usually means discussing how much patents are really worth, especially with so many legal battles over patent rights and disagreements. Many believe that a patent is only as valuable as the money you have to back it up in court. However, the success story of Sara Blakely with SPANX shows how [...]
