The ability to think abstractly that flourishes during daydreams also has important social benefits. Mostly, what we daydream about is each other, as the mind retrieves memories, contemplates "what if" scenarios, and thinks about how it should behave in the future.

"It is my growing conviction that, as designers, we can usually do more good in our own backyards than in foreign parts."

If we are going to interact with companies in intimate ways -- in ways that impact our deepest life choices -- those interactions ought not only to be held to a higher standard of transparency and public accountability

Designs inspired by nature + Bucky's comment.

The history of science is full of ideas that several people had at the same time.

Green Publishing

200k for product innovation.

This would have won American Inventor -

LIFT is about teaming talented observers, explorers, and builders with people whose work depends on understanding current challenges and creative solutions presented by emerging technologies.

Niti's post and question about what we can do for the Bottom of the Pyramid.

Marko Ahtisaari is the Director of Design Strategy at Nokia. (If in Danish, and you'd like the English version - click the 'English' link above the interview.)

Dan Hill's review of the recent Cox Review on Creativity and Innovation in the UK.

Change Phases Model as seen by Kotter (90)

Four part keynote speech from Tom Kelley at the AO Innovation Summit

Excerpt of new book from Tom Kelley, from IDEO, on Fast Company

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