invention

These Products are Breaking the Packaging Design Mold

These Products are Breaking the Packaging Design Mold

Last week, we wrote a blog about five examples of creative product packaging designs and how they stand out among competitors. So, we decided to focus this blog on brands, like Toblerone, EOS and Pringles, that stand out on the store shelves. Let’s take a look at some creative and out-of-the-box packaging designs and how …

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Uncover These Five Creative Packaging Designs

Uncover These Five Creative Packaging Designs

The first thing that you notice about a product is the packaging. After all, that is what makes the initial impression. Some companies stick with a more traditional route with their packaging; however, there are those companies out there that put just as much time into their packaging as they do into their product. Let’s …

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Out with the Old, in with the New: New Year’s Eve 2013

Out with the Old, in with the New: New Year’s Eve 2013

Since 1904, Times Square has been home to the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the United States. But, it wasn’t until 1907 that the New Year’s Eve ball made its debut on a flagpole on top of One Times Square. Since that very moment, the New Year’s Eve ball has been the compass …

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More Than Just an Author: Mark Twain

More Than Just an Author: Mark Twain

We all recognize Mark Twain as being a well-known American author who is responsible for classic books such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. But, did you know that Mark Twain also was a patent holder? Believe it or not, aside from being a famous author, he was …

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The Year that Was: Creative Inventions of 2013

The Year that Was: Creative Inventions of 2013

Another year is almost in the books and 2013 has proved to be a year filled with lots of creative inventions. From a 3D drawing invention to an invention prototype that offers safety and comfort, this year was packed with innovative ideas that touched on different ends of the invention spectrum. Let’s take a look …

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Inventions

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Inventions

The holiday season is in full swing and with this time of year comes festive decorations and treats that are appropriate for the season. From sparkly tinsel to tasty peppermint candy canes, the holidays, especially around Christmastime, are filled with joyful and merry inventions that add a little flair to your celebrations. Let’s take a …

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s… an Amazon Delivery?

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s… an Amazon Delivery?

Amazon already delivers; but now, Amazon may redefine the idea of a speedy delivery, with the help of drones. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently announced that the company may soon deploy a fleet of mini-drones to deliver small packages to your doorstep. That’s right; a drone might be delivering the small packages that you purchased …

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This Startup is taking a ‘Swipe’ at the Future of Credit Cards

This Startup is taking a ‘Swipe’ at the Future of Credit Cards

Most inventions aim to solve a problem. In the instance of Coin, their invention aims to lessen the load of a heavy wallet, not by using all of your money to buy their product, but to in fact, find a better way to condense the contents of your wallet. A San Francisco startup by the …

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These Prototypes Just Got their Marching Orders

These Prototypes Just Got their Marching Orders

Perfecting a military invention in the prototype stage is crucial in ensuring the safety of our troops wherever they may be. From helmets, to tanks to robotic donkeys, the United States military is constantly refining prototypes in order to make the best possible product. Let’s take a look at three of the most recent military …

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The First Generation Prototype

The First Generation Prototype

Since 2007, Apple has been producing iPhones and other new technology that everyone craves. Each new iPhone model comes with its own number of prototypes before the final product is unveiled to the public. Over the years, Apple fans have seen various iPhone prototypes appear on the internet; and, for the most part, they have …

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