Design process Initial idea (Identifying a problem) Research – better understanding of problem Opportunity / solution (solve problem in a unique way) Ideation, (problem solving through sketching) Refinement (get a final design solution) The profession of an Industrial Designer isn’t one that is commonly known, though we see and interact with it everyday. The […]
As some of you may know, 100K Ideas has recently launched our Office Hours Innovation Grant back in September. In partnership with the Ruth Mott Foundation, we are providing 10 innovators with the opportunity to be awarded $1,000. We are happy to share that Jonathan Blanchard and his organization STEMLETICS have been awarded our first […]
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When it comes to starting a business, of any kind, branding can be a key factor into the marketing, aesthetic, appeal, demographic, etc. you are pulling from your company. Though this is an important step, it can also be a task that is very intimidating, time consuming, and confusing to navigate. How should my brand […]
What is on your mind the second you open your eyes in the morning? Is it work, school, or your lifelong dream? Dreams often get pushed to the back of the mind due to being overwhelmed with other responsibilities. Often, entrepreneurial dreams are replaced by a 9-5 job that pays the bills. Working the day […]
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As we enter into another month of summer, many individuals are filling their free time with vacations, days on the lake, and gaining different types of work experience. For us ‘Summer Fellows’ here at 100K Ideas, our summer days have consisted of projects, new ideas, and different experiences that will benefit our futures both personally […]
We are halfway through the year already! Time moves so quickly, we’ve had hot sunny days as well as thundering stormy ones, but we have reached the point of our June blog post. As people we occasionally find ourselves stagnating and entering a headspace of unsureness of what comes next; this could happen in the […]
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