Best iPod Software (2026)
If you own a classic iPod, one question comes up again and again: What software should I use? Whether you’re trying to transfer music from an old iPod, recover a…
When I’m stuck, I watch this.
Ikebana. It has nothing to do with inventing — and everything to do with it. Good ideas aren’t forced. They’re arranged, shaped, and discovered in the space you leave for…
Alex Tim’s Fluid-Motion Pendant: A Fusion of Innovation and Design
This morning, I enjoyed reading about how inventor, Alex Tim, created a mesmerizing fluid-motion pendant. His knowledge of multiple disciplines, extreme focus and sheer determination is rare and impressive. His…
Discovering ProCreate: A Hidden Gem for Industrial Design
As an inventor and designer, I often find myself on a continuous quest for tools that can streamline my process and unlock new levels of creativity. So, I was surprised…
The Infectious Passion of Adam Savage: A Workshop Makeover with Purpose
If you’ve ever watched Adam Savage, you’ve seen a true embodiment of passion and creativity. As an American special effects designer, fabricator, actor, educator, television personality, and maker of countless…
The Quieter Leaf Blower Is Here: Invented by College Students
The challenge before Johns Hopkins University engineering students: Take a leaf blower, but make it quiet. Make it work as powerfully as ever, but do not allow it to emit…
Designing Your Ultimate Creative Haven
We all want to have that special place – a sanctuary where our minds feel most at ease, our creativity flows freely, and our productivity soars. For designer Mark Kushimi,…
Using AI in Product Design
AI can significantly assist a product design firm in various stages of ideation and validation for new inventions. Here are several ways AI could be beneficial: Market Research and Trend…
Will AI Be Able To Invent a Product On Its Own?
We asked ChatGPT, “Will AI be able to invent a product on its own?” Here is the response… “As of my last update in January 2022, AI has demonstrated capabilities…
Matty Benedetto’s Massive New Invention Studio: A Playground for Creation
If you haven’t heard of Matty Benedetto and his Unnecessary Inventions, you’re in for a treat. Matty’s humorous, creative, and sometimes absurd inventions have earned him a dedicated following, and…
The “As Seen On TV” Selling Formula
Although this is a hokey video, it demonstrates a time-tested formula for selling most inventions. Problem. Reveal. Solution. Benefit. As Seen On TV has sold millions of products. Watch and…
Brilliant Inventor Maurice Kanbar’s Story
Long before there was “Shark Tank,” there was inventor Maurice Kanbar (1929–2022). San Francisco resident Kanbar’s inventions include a broad range of items: the D-Fuzz-It sweater comb, customizable sticky notes…
The Inventor of Over 800 Iconic Toys
EDDY’S WORLD is an engaging portrait of a 101 year-old toy inventor. Best known for the iconic Yakity Yak Teeth, Eddy Goldfarb is the inventor of over 800 toys including…
The Invention That Made $10 Million In Royalties
Stephen interviews Brian Walker, a uniquely talented and wildly creative inventor from Bend, Oregon whose remarkable toy invention ‘The Light Chaser’ generated $10 million in royalties. It took him three…
Interview with Guy Raz on Jimmy Fallon
NPR radio host Guy Raz chats about his hit podcast How I Built This and gives Jimmy some feedback on some of his entrepreneurial ideas.
How To Get The Highest Possible Royalty Rate
How to get the highest possible royalty rate. I have coached over 100+ people through Invention licensing deal negotiation. I have boiled down the best actions and questions you can…
The Top 10 Books for Inventors
Innovation is the driving force behind progress, and inventors play a pivotal role in shaping the future. Whether you’re a seasoned inventor or just starting to explore your creative potential,…
Start With The Why
Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?” His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and…