Innovation unltd: Innovative Concepts and Technology
Featured is a graphic representation of Innovation & the concept of "Thinking Outside of the Box".
Showcasing Innovation & Innovative Insights & Concepts, Tools, Services, and Technologies.
Find Innovation-related Resources and Innovative Products. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in the pursuit of Innovation.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Fast Company: An innovative, "award-winning" publication about the current business revolution. Each issue not only chronicles the changes in business & technology, but also helps spur them on. One of the editors' top goals is the debunking of myths and legends existing in current business world mind-sets.
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
American Craft: Innovative craft masters and artisans are featured and celebrated in this publication of the American Craft Council, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is the promoting and appreciation of contemporary American craft.
Brookstone: A specialty retailer offering an assortment of consumer products that are functional in purpose, distinctive in quality and design, and not widely available from other retailers ... just the coolest place to find the neat, the unusual, the pragmatic, and most importantly, the innovative! (They have long been "the" leader in the "travel comfort and preparedness" column ... it sure helped sell their wares in all those airport stores.) Always a satisfying shopping experience.
Cloth Paper Scissors - Digital: The publication that's been shaking up the mixed-media world. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, you'll find the newest and most innovative techniques; detailed photos and step-by-step instructions for mixed media projects from some of the world's most talented artists; and the inspiration and support for developing your own creative voice. Digital format only. See the companion Cloth Paper Scissors "Gifts".
Games Magazine: Celebrating the world of games, puzzles, and human ingenuity. Each issue includes dozens of crosswords and other challenging, innovative word and logic puzzles, plus reviews of new board games, card games, and video and computer games.
ID: The magazine where it's all about Ideas & Discoveries ... providing a perfect balance of science, nature, psychology, history, and current events, combined with complementary photography and graphics.
Inc Magazine: Designed for young executives and entrepreneurs of small to mid-size companies ... Featuring industry overviews and company case studies on such subjects as managing growth, innovation, the "company" in the global economy, taxes, human resources, labor laws, government regulations, managing finances, and much more.
Inventors Digest: One of the nation's longest-running monthly magazines for inventor-entrepreneurs, it explores the intersection of innovation and business, fosters the spirit and practice of invention, and promotes the events and deeds of various non-profits and innovators of all stripes.
InvisibleSHIELD: Featuring Bullet-proof (the material was used to protect helicopter blades!) Self-healing Screen Protectors for Tablets and Smartphones. iFrogz cables and other computer peripherals available as well.
MIT Technology Review: A periodical dedicated to innovation, with features on specific technologies, and a focus on the process by which new technology gets out of "the lab" and into the marketplace. Also one of the the only publications that can reliably inform readers about those areas of technology where ''staying ahead of the curve'' matters most - information technology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Good stuff here ... a favorite.
Popular Mechanics: The iconic magazine for those who are always wondering how things work or about the latest tech gadgets! You'll find tons of great articles and detailed information to help you compare and make good decisions regarding products and services across the home improvement, automotive, sciences, outdoor living, and technology sectors.
Popular Science: The long-lived popular magazine focusing on new products that have utilitarian applications relative to people's homes, transportation, and recreational pursuits. You'll find up to the minute information on scientific and technological developments - both experimental and practical - across disciplines such as electronics, computers, photography, aviation, automobiles, etc.
Whatever Works: Your Favorite Home & Garden Solutions Catalog is now online ... Featuring a whole collection of clever home, garden, and personal products that solve everyday problems and enhance the quality of your family's (and your pet's) life ... indoors and out. (They've even got the pest control thing figured out!)
Sanuk: Home of the popular Sanuk sandals and sidewalk surfers! (BTW: Sanuk comes from the Thai word for fun ... which of course is what these shoes are all about ... besides being comfortable, of course.)
Wired: A Magazine dedicated to bringing readers the latest news on the high-tech businesses that are changing our future. Featuring articles on the people and companies behind the technological revolution.
World Book Store: World Book is now online as The World Book Online Reference Center and is still a favorite reference for kids, parents, and teachers alike. Especially with all the interactive tools that have been integrated into it. Other favorites across the decades ... also now available online: World Book Children Discovery Encyclopedia & World Book Childcraft How and Why Library. Thousands of wonderful books for fun and learning ... I could spend days here. They even have a fabulous (!!!) selection of Christmas books!
More Resources:
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Ask: A magazine for kids aged 7-10 that investigates the world right along with past and present inventors, artists, thinkers, and scientists and asks questions, especially of the scientific variety, to which inquiring young minds want to know the answers.
DL1961: Finally ... "the perfect fitting jeans" for women and men alike ... crafted exclusively with XFIT LYCRA® denim for 4-way stretchability AND 90% shape retention. You'll find more than 100 styles in various colors, weights, washes, and textures. (And, oh yes, the Celebs are loving them ... so you'll be in good company.)
Fortune: A global business magazine that has been respected for its comprehensive and creative business reportage since 1930. You'll find analyses of the entire field of business, including specific companies, market tendencies, prominent business people, and innovative ideas that characterize progress in the modern world. Bottom line: an absolutely indispensable resource that's also an enjoyable read.
Haggar: The Grand-daddy of Menswear Brands. Some trivia: Haggar was the first apparel company to advertise in national magazines and on TV, adopt EDI and UPC technologies, ship pants, invent the size strip sticker, and offer jackets and pants as suit separates. A major innovator here.
Harvard Business Review: Since 1922, HBR has served as the ultimate literary - albeit erudite - companion of business-minded individuals. It holds an enviable position as an unrivaled source of information and means for communication within the business world. The research-based magazine will keep you up to date on the latest trends, people, and business practices that are defining the current corporate realm. In short, good and handy stuff.
Juxtapoz: The publication that showcases the work of underground artists. You'll find features on painters, sculptors, graphic artists, comic book artists, and photographers who are changing today's world of art and fashion. Aimed at an audience ranging from teenagers to adults unafraid of "the outre".
Life is Good: What started out as off the tailgate T-Shirt company has evolved into a brand focused on spreading and keeping an "upbeat attitude". Jake is the man. And he's based in Boston, MA.
Mountain Hardwear: Purveyors of everything needed to maximize the "outdoors experience", regardless of activity ... from outdoor-inspired men's & women's clothing and outerwear to tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and related gear and equipment.
Young Explorers: The online version of the catalog for young explorers ... providing fun and creative educational toys that allow kids to learn and safely explore their world through play and to gain skills that can be practically applied ... even in their future, chosen vocations! Just a wonderful collection of specialty toys.
Samsung: This innovative Korean company has rocketed to the top as a maker and distributor of consumer electronics and digital technology ... excellent quality, great prices.
Scientific American: America's super long-lived "erudite" scientific magazine ... providing a forum where working scientists and Nobel laureates present their latest work across a broad range of fields, including medicine, technology, energy, the environment, business, and more. Written and edited with technically educated professionals and managers in mind, feature articles provide relevant information on how the latest advances apply to industry, the professions, and public policy. The range of topics is wide and diverse ... a long way from the 4 page publication launched in 1845. It is the longest continuously running monthly publication in the US.
