Innovation

[in-uh-vey-shuhn]
/// 1. The creation of new and better products, processes and ideas. /// 2. The result of working against the grain.

Need-To-Know: Generation Flux, Start-Up of You, Technology Heartbreak

Who will thrive in the new economy? Why doesn't brainstorming really work? How come our devices make us feel so empty inside? Your monthly 99% need-to-know...

A Manifesto For Free Radicals: Less Paperwork, Less Waiting, More Action

We demand freedom, we do work that is rewarding, we make stuff often, and we fail often. We are the Free Radicals, a new kind of 21st-century professional.

IDEO: Big Innovation Lives Right on the Edge of Ridiculous Ideas

When it comes to unlocking our creativity, goofing off isn't just kid stuff. The design gurus at IDEO explain how play drives innovation and learning.

Vision Without Obstruction: What We Learn From Steve Jobs

Self-doubt, short-term expectations, bureaucracy. How can we pursue bold ideas without letting these everyday obstacles get in the way?

9 Awesome Interviews with Creative Visionaries

Ernest Hemingway, Chuck Close, Dieter Rams, Patti Smith, and more. Incredible and insightful interviews with some of our favorite creative visionaries.

99% Conference 2011: Key Insights on Idea Execution (Pt. II)

How building trust helps us take more risks, why being called "crazy" is really a compliment, and how to lead with possibility.

Scott Wilson: Do What You Think Is Right & Apologize Later

Designer Scott Wilson raised almost $1 million on Kickstarter - and that was just a side project. We talk clients, confidence, connecting the dots, and finding opportunities.

5 Manifestos for Art, Life & Business

Writing a manifesto can be a powerful catalyst for action. Get the creative juices flowing with visionary manifestos from Apple, Frank Lloyd Wright, Seth Godin, and more.

Doreen Lorenzo: Clients Don’t Deserve Surprises

Is it possible to over-communicate with your clients? Not according to Frog Design's Doreen Lorenzo. Read on for essential insights on client management…

New Challenges For Creative Leaders in 2011: What's Your Take?

What productivity and leadership challenges are top of mind for you in the coming year? Check out our shortlist, and share your thoughts.