innovation

“You watch too much TV!” We all grew up hearing authority figures and parents scold us for inactivity. Well, Nigeria is doing something about their entertainment-obsessed youths. According to a recent article posted on The Guardian online, “Over 75 percent of Nigerian children now spend most of their time watching movies …” So Lagos – …

Most who hold creativity dear have drawn upon precedents set by a handful of inspirational forces. As many of you know, George Davison has long been a huge Disney fan. In fact, on the Kiski School (Mr. Davison’s alma mater) website, adviser Andy Scott describes the atmosphere of Inventionland as being “right out of Walt …

For our client, George, it was sheer coincidence that first led him to Inventionland… but, there were many things that have kept him coming back! “I found Inventionland by accident.  My boss sent me to RIDC Park to pick up a part.  [When I saw Inventionland], I snapped a picture and in two to three …

  Davison was featured in an article in the summer edition of Soul Pitt Quarterly, Pittsburgh’s Premier Minority A&E Magazine. In the piece, Soul Pitt’s writer (Mimi Gray) spoke with CEO and Founder George Davison, President Frank Vescio, Senior Director of New Products Steve Smith and Director of New Products Hassan Walker to pick their …

Our client, Diana, was a small town girl turned southern supermom and now… she’s an inventor! Over a decade ago, while the divorced Georgia mother of two teenage boys was working for a Honda factory, she was also hard at work at home trying to devise a way to keep her miniature dachshund, Ripley, warm …

Power locks, windows and keyless entry were once the sweetest amenities offered in new cars. Now, these are features most car buyers could not live without. Though we may not have realized our “Back to the Future II” flying car dreams yet, the future of car technology has changed the landscape of tomorrow’s “standard features.” …

Grab a half cup of flour, one cup of water, 2 eggs and lots of creativity!  This week’s all-new “Dare to Invent” episode hits the kitchen to whip up some exciting baking innovation. Tonight’s webisode is the twelfth in our 13-episode series and features Christine Walker, inventor of the Brownie Bowl – a delicious dessert …

Wendy Diamond — entrepreneur and animal rescue advocate, author of two cookbooks and founder/editor of Animal Fair magazine – recently appeared on New York City’s FOX morning show “Good Day New York” to discuss important summer safety tips for everybody’s four-legged friends. During her spot, Diamond showcased Davison’s & Hugs Pet Products’ Hydro Bone as …

Tonight’s “Dare to Invent” webisode takes viewers on a journey from the moist, cakey outside of an invention’s concept all the way to the delicious molten chocolate core of the finished product. Join us tonight (on davison.com and youtube.com) for episode 11(!) of our 13-part series and get inside the minds of the Creationeers behind …

When Paul Bunyan was born, it took five storks to carry him home. Bunyan created Mount Hood by piling rocks atop his campfire to put it out. Big Paul dug the Grand Canyon while dragging his axe behind him. While we can’t expect the same amount of grandeur from your daily tasks tomorrow (Paul Bunyan …