Tag: ideas

  Enrique Dans  is a Professor of Innovation and Technology at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. He holds a B.A. in biological sciences from the University of Santiago de Compostela, an MBA from IE, a Ph.D in Information Systems from UCLA, and has done post-doctoral work at Harvar...

Is your Gradle build taking too long time? These 30 ideas can help you to optimize your slow Gradle build on Android and non-android projects. 1. Use the latest dependencies versions If you stay up to date with your dependencies, you will get all the enhancements and optimizations they have to...

It’s the single question that I get from entrepreneurs the most often: “Is my startup idea any good?” Now, I never answer this question. Ever. Because at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what I think, or what some west coast venture capital firm thinks, or even wha...

Are you on the hunt for fresh SaaS ideas? Or thinking of starting your own software company? Then now is the time to act. Competition in the SaaS world is fierce and it’s getting more regulated in the current era. It can take you to the brink of profitability or plunge you into the abyss, exce...

It’s taken me a long time to realise the significance of this. When they see their writing isn’t connecting, most people believe the solution lies in writing better. But this isn’t quite right. It has less to do with how you write, and more to do with the idea. Yes, the...

There is a fascinating phenomenon in the world, where thoughts seem to transform into tangible things. You may attribute this to the popular belief that thoughts create things, but there is another perspective that is worth considering. This perspective suggests that we perceive only those things...

I am sometimes hard-pressed for any good ideas. I know, “The Sturg is so smart and talented. How is that possible?” Well, we all get there. It’s definitely nice to have a partner or other writers to bounce ideas off of. I just forget sometimes that Mike is not one of those people. ...

I’m sure you’ve heard the quote, “Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” The quote is attributed to Pablo Picasso, although there is some doubt. The point is that simply borrowing or “copying” (as Steve Jobs altered it) is not a good strategy when developin...

Linda Rottenberg was a recent college graduate when her mother overheard her plotting to build a business with a friend. As she recalls, her mother shot her father one of those ‘You’ve got to stop this’ looks. Soon after, Linda’s dad came over with a gentle reminder tha...

Creativity is nothing more than collecting and connecting old notions to create new interpretations. The combination of bits of knowledge is what allows us to create an endless amount of ideas. There is a cultural misconception between the ideation of new concepts — the stroke of genius &md...

Some people are born with more natural creativity than others, but that doesn’t mean that creativity can’t be trained and developed like a muscle. With the right tools and enough practice, anyone can learn how to capture impressive, impactful creative photography. For those moments that ...

The beach is one of the most popular places to take photographs and justifiably so. Beaches provide stunning natural elements and at the right time of day, can create a perfect setting for any genre of photography. The combination of soft sand, sparkling water, rock formations and breathtaking sunse...

Game designer, or simply designer, is not an easy job to explain. For how many times I’ve tried to explain it to my parents and their friends, I know it is a way more abstract activity than Artist, Programmer, or even Producer. I usually describe it as “defining the rules of the gam...

Maximalism is a bold and eclectic design style that embraces all things bright, colorful, and patterned. It’s all about creating a space that is visually stimulating and full of personality. And it’s not just for interiors — maximalism can also be used to create a stunning outdoor ...

Considering the addition of a swimming pool to your garden in the UAE? Look no further for valuable insights, expert advice, and design inspiration. In this article, we delve into the essential considerations for building your dream pool in Dubai. Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need t...

I knew we’d be in the Dublin area for several days, so I started looking at events, concerts, famous people who might be in Ireland the same time as we were. I just happened to luck out that Jim Gaffigan was going to be in Dublin on Saturday, November 5. Jim is so funny and I’d been w...

Many organizations exclude clients from the essential fundraising activities that make the work possible. However, this not only downplays the importance of fundraising, but also excludes the people who, arguably, care most about the impact of your organization. Instead of making assumptions about y...

You know, when I stepped into that role, I was excited, not just for the fancy title, but because I saw it as a chance to shake things up and make a real difference. But guess what? It turned out to be a bumpy journey of missed opportunities and unheard ideas. I had this vision of bringing back s...

Almost every single word in the dictionary has multiple (sometimes well over a dozen) definitions. We intuitively understand that words can have different meanings or evoke different ideas depending on the context. In a genetics class, if I talked about a woman, you might think of XX chromosomes; in...

Today the airy Aquarius Moon makes lovely aspects to the North Node and Eris in fiery Aries and Ceres in visionary fire sign Sagittarius bringing the winds of inspiration and new ideas into the force. Luna also trine inner sacred flame of commitment and focus asteroid, Vesta in Mercury’s home ...

1. Branded Vehicle Accessories On the Road Branding: Customised vehicle accessories like branded mud flaps, bumper stickers, or car air fresheners turn each vehicle into a moving advertisement for your brand. Benefits: High visibility, broad reach, and continuous brand promotion. 2....

That reasoning is appealing but happens to hold some misconceptions. First, the city of Paris isn’t in charge of the transport system. It is actually the Île-de-France region through the regional transport authority, Île-de-France Mobilités (the local equivalent of London...

While the advent of generative AI and large language models has taken the tech world by storm over the past 18 months, real-world applications in many industries remain exploratory at best. This is especially true in the pharmaceutical research arena, where the reliability and scalability of these m...

Originally I trained as a designer before retraining in digital anthropology and falling backwards into working with data. In my experience, data and design are seen as pretty separate disciplines on the whole. While there may be respect between the two disciplines, as with many things arty and scie...

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As a child I wasn’t preoccupied with calling myself an artist or what art materials were and were not. I explored with the curiosity of a scientist and the boldness of youth. I would carve designs into my father’s Beethoven record collection, seeing the needle of his turntable as my draw...

I’m a fashion designer by profession. Making the most of being furloughed (two years ago now!) had me sit and apply some UX to what I do. I’ve read widely on the subject and even shadowed a UX team around freelancing jobs in the past. As of yet, however, I’ve not come across user f...

As far as accessorizing goes, nothing turns heads quite like a thoughtfully curated ear stack. But, with so many options to choose from, getting your ears pierced can be pretty daunting — especially if you barely remember getting your standard lobe piercings done when you were little. To he...

The landscape of office attire has changed, particularly in the wake of remote work becoming a widespread norm. As professionals transition back to physical office spaces, the question of what to wear emerges as a pertinent consideration. Striking a balance between comfort, personal style, and profe...

Using natural skincare products made in your own kitchen beats getting to grips with the confusing chemicals in shop bought cosmetics. Reading the back of a pot of moisturiser can leave you wondering whether your skin really requires so many chemicals in order for it to look and feel its best. Sk...

Are you tired of the same old makeup looks? Are you ready to break free from traditional beauty standards and explore the world of avant-garde FX makeup? This blog post will dive into some exciting and boundary-pushing ideas for creating stunning and unconventional makeup looks. Optical Illusion ...

We all heard about the quack doctors in the villages who try to cure serious diseases by their so called magical remedies. This is an example of little learning being a dangerous thing. Finally when the patient dies they shift the blame on some supernatural powers and wash their hands of the tragedy...

Honesty is a policy that pays in the long run. There is the story of Lord Alfred Dreyfuss of France who was convicted for being a spy. He spent years in a jail far away from his native land & his countrymen hated him. Then one day the real spy got his story published & truth came out. Lord A...