Monday, May 30, 2011

Shorten the Process

Shorten the Process

Fewer Then a Million Downloads to a Million Dollars

What is true is all mobile OS ecosystems have a healthy number of app downloaders. Some are however better than others at getting or encouraging purchases. Microsoft is breaking from the mode by encouraging app developers to charge more for their apps, therefore, creating better quality apps. As most probably know apps like SPB Mobile shellwas available for Windows, way back in the 6.1 era and selling at $19.99, now $29.99.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Protect IP?

Protect IP?

Protecting Intellectual Property

While many of us are working on bleeding edge ideas and we do want our intellectual property protected however, the Protect IP bill being introduced in America seems counterproductive to business. Whatever we are working on requires a website and many businesses connect to other businesses on the internet, which has become the norm. What this new bill does, if passed, will act to slow us down, causing us all to re-think every aspect of our web presence.



Friday, May 27, 2011

Bring It To Market

Bring It To Market

Market Research, Design, Packaging, Prototyping, Testing, Manufacturing and Distribution Provided

Submit your ideas, they will be shared for market research and if viable your products will be reviewed and voted on, picked, or chosen by others validating the "genius" of your idea. A panel will review them and pick the best from the bunch and if your product is chosen, they will build it and you will profit through royalties. Copyright all your ideas, first, because even though this opportunity sounds good, and, you may have an endless amount of ideas and be now starting from square one with limited resources or budget--you never know how big your product idea could become and you do not want to be shorted financially in the long run.In the least, have the proof of your genius and that it was your original idea.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Mapping It Out

Mapping It Out

Map Out A Portal

Utilizing the formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music, introduce a cast of characters, a host of new puzzle elements, and a set of devious test chambers. Force players to reconsider everything they thought they knew about portals require them to not just act, but to think.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Starting With Something Sweet

Starting With Something Sweet

Creative & Innovative

Put it in a box for chocolate lovers, Guylian invites professional & amateur designers to create a new look and feel for the packaging of their product Guylian Sea Shells and create it so the designs appeal to consumers from a consumer’s perspective. So have some chocolate to get a feel for the project and don’t forget to look at the packaging it came in. Look at what it does for your senses or your overall perception of the product.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Idea, Startup, Ramp Up or Speed Up

Idea, Startup, Ramp Up or Speed Up

Which Stage Are You In?

If you live in America “Startup America” is the perfect resource for you to find, mentoring, funding, guidance or useful information. Every country about now is hosting their own startup websites or should be, government produced portals and programs to help motivate innovation from within their borders. Some countries, many, we have featured on this site, are going outside their borders leaving no stone (diamond in the rough) unturned. It just takes a great idea, vision, the right direction and a little polish to turn something small into something big, sparkling and ready to be; launched worldwide.


America may be the single most important country in the world when it comes to pumping out technological and innovative start-ups. However there are others who are in it for the long run and we applaud the innovation, it is inspiring. Here a few things countries from around the world are working on--ideas, startups, ramp ups or sped ups.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Changing Perspectives

Changing Perspectives

Reality or Fiction?

Your canvas an entire billboard – the symbol of the modern age consumption. Now change it into an object of consideration, reflection and a deep insight into ourselves and the surrounding reality. The theme…”Reality or fiction? Let’s pretend it’s not there.”

Friday, May 20, 2011

Design A 21st Century City

Design A 21st Century City

Your World, As You See It

From the ground up taking in consideration the digital grid (information technology), ecology/ecosystem, architecture and urban planning; develop a proposal capable of responding to emerging challenges with the purpose of balancing the impact real-time data collection might have on sensor-driven cities.

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia and HP...

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Tweet, Video Clip, Photograph, Infographic, Game or Poster

Tweet, Video Clip, Photograph, Infographic, Game or Poster

Create A Compelling Message

There are many ways to get the word out these days and for this opportunity you are invited, to do so, using a way you are most familiar with.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

International Startup Festival

International Startup Festival

International Event on the Business of Startups

Come Meet, Learn and play – July 13-15th 2011

International Startup Festival, a two-day conference on the business of startups. Industry veterans, fresh faces, thought leaders and technology giants from around the world. Startup launches, inspiring keynotes, and exploring hot sectors like mobility, social networking, and gaming.

The festival is for a global audience to together cover the entire startup lifecycle: early-stage innovation; scaling the business; and achieving a successful exit. From the first spark of an idea to the last signature on a liquidity event for all stages of a startup.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

How

How

Graphically Speaking

Most involved in Graphics and Arts are familiar with How, the graphic magazine. It’s that time again, they want to pick the best this industry has to offer from posters to packaging, to print advertising. HOW is looking for the top design from around the globe. Submit your best work and see how it stacks up against the best in the art world for those seeking graphic recognition.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Will Travel, Destination Opportunities

Will Travel, Destination Opportunities

Spend Your Time Advancing Your Agenda

Go on a Vision Quest Photo Workshop a one-week photographic artist’s residency, go to Germany work in the areas of dance, performance, media arts or music program or rethink your agenda and team up with Langara College in Canada for $18,000 scholarship to aspiring art directors and designers. Spend five days to one week alone in the woods devoted to nourishing your artistic spirit at Vision Quest’s Trade River Retreat Center in the U.S.

Work on your artistic growth, travel, and move your career forward, it is all possible.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

World Hunger Awareness Design

World Hunger Awareness Design

Global Hunger Awareness Campaign

Address the cause of world hunger through the design of a poster and foster interest in the relationship of literature to the visual arts which also highlights this very important cause

Friday, May 6, 2011

Ultimate International Challenge

Ultimate International Challenge

You Conceptualize it & It Will be Built

Design a simple dwelling that can be constructed for under $300 anywhere in the world. The house should keep the occupants safe, weather proof, energy efficient, give them safety from intruders and a sense of dignity. Bring out all the stops… eco-friendly, natural systems, sturdy construction and functional. Therefore creating a prototype to successfully bring about a $300 house to market.

Where Will the Houses Be Built?

Simply wherever there is great poverty and need, from Haiti to Delhi, São Paulo and Africa, the problem of housing-for-the-poor is unfortunately truly a global one.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Urban Design Solutions

Urban Design Solutions

In the 21st Century

It is nice to know that many cities are looking forward towards creating greener city experiences and is asking for input. Who would know best but those who daily utilize whatever is or is not available in a cityscape?

The focus is on the Midtown sector of New York City’s East River Greenway – a critical missing link in Manhattan’s alternative transportation infrastructure. So what is the task? Integrate alternative means of transportation including walking, jogging, biking, etc., as well as leisure and recreation space between East 38th and East 60th streets.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

On the Horizon

On the Horizon

What is Brewing?

What better time than now to get out and take pictures? The weather is quite nice in some places–not too hot, or, not too cold. Talented amateur photographers across Europe have the opportunity now and until July 22, 2011 to showcase their high-quality images, and the stories behind those images. Prizes include cash awards and camera equipment.

Create artistic images that feature the subject matter related to brewing…

Monday, May 2, 2011

Film It

Film It

Produce Films of any Length, Genre, and Format

Tell a story, send a message, or showcase your unique vision for film. Whatever your perspective, this a global opportunity giving you the freedom to submit your film work. If, it has already been produced, or, if you have just started working on it. There is no limit to the year of production and all films are being accepted.