The Innovation Edge is a conference held by Nesta which brings together leading thinkers, academics and practitioners from the field of innovation. The conference takes place on 20th May in London and speakers include:

• Michael Birch, CEO, Bebo.com
• David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities & Skills
• Sir John Chisholm, Chairman, QinetiQ Group plc
• Fred Bolza, Senior Director, Digital Development, Sony BMG
• Jeremy Leggett, founder and Executive Chairman of Solarcentury
• Saul Klein, Venture Partner, Index Ventures

Tagged: Innovation

An interesting article (Coming Soon: Nothing Between You and Your Machine) in the New York Times on user interface design and how displays are becoming more immersive.

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The Design Council have recently published a new research report in to ‘design processes’ used by 11 global companies. “How do leading companies manage design in their businesses? Our in-depth study of the design processes used in eleven global brands gives real insights into the way design operates in these firms, and delivers usable lessons for all designers and managers.” Read more here.

Tagged: Design

An interesting interview with Yahoo’s Jerry Yang in Tuesday’s Daily Telegraph.

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Sounds like somthing out of a spy thriller but scientists have developed an ‘ink’ which vanishes after 24 hours (I no good for important documents) but it does mean that paper can be re-used. The special paper is coated in light-sensitive molecules known as photochromes which react to ultra violet light. The paper can be reused up to 30 times before it needs to be replaced.

It’s interesting to note that it’s estimated that 45% of paper printed is for ‘one time use’ - for example, reading an email. At the same time the market for printers is growing by 6% per annum. Read the article in The Times.

Tagged: Sustainable Design

Watch Steve Ballmer selling Windows on You Tube.

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A different way to complain - the Helsinki Complaints Choir (opens up in YouTube).

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Dell have launched IdeaStorm whereby people can provide suggestions about how Dell’s products and services can be improved. Perhaps, one of the most challenging aspects of this service is how will Dell manage and integrate suggestions from end users within their internal corporate system.

Tagged: Innovation and People