One of our favorite inventors and designers, Scott Amron, has done it again. Using innovate materials and design to create a simpler product with better functionality. Scott has created a disposable coffee cup with a built in sleeve. When a hot beverage is poured in...

I remember back in the day when we first started using computers in school.  I think my classroom had a Mac Plus and it was an instant hit with all my classmates.  At the time, the applications were simple/intuitive to the point where simple point, click and drag was...

The other day I was working out at the gym and was going attempting to get water into my mouth from the lousy water fountain.  Seriously low arching water fountain with a weird taste...my face was basically touching the thing.  The funny thing is that I have been experiencing...

The Issue: On a day to day basis, I find that I am most productive when I start by jotting down my priorities for the day.  I often then try to budget how long each priority will take and make a schedule with it before responding email. I typically look at the number...

A while back we interviewed Priscilla Barton, creator of the OXO MagTacks a genius product that added functionality in its simple style. Well, she has done it again! We are loving these Smart Sponges with their retro styling. The sponges come wafer thin and expand before...

As I was driving around sunny Southern California, running errands with my windows open, blasting music, I realized that at each stoplight my music was too loud, so I would turn it down. Then, when I started again, the music would be too quiet. I did some research and...

Increasingly I find people are going into stores with no intention of actually buying anything.  They are going to stores to touch, try and ask questions about a product in person then jot down the description of the ones plan to buy so later they can go online to purchase...

I was recently browsing thru the entries for the James Dyson Awards and came across some neat new concepts that I wanted to share.   If you are unfamiliar with the award, it is a contest to uncover the best new product design, industrial design and engineering university...

What do you really learn in elementary school?  Parents spend so much time stressing out over picking the perfect school district or program that they sometimes follow the “book” too closely.   Should we be concerned at getting the highest test score or reading above...