In INNOVATION, the flagship publication of IDSA,* Motiv principal Paul Metaxatos suggests “Three Ways Businesses Can Create Enduring Design Solutions.” According to Paul, it’s become increasingly difficult for businesses to…
Our latest interview is with inventor Wendell Colson – Vice President of Research & Development at Hunter Douglas – who holds more than 100 patents. Wendell provides a rare perspective…
Whether the design task involves a product or packaging, most often our goal is to create enduring solutions that will stand the test of time; not only to amortize product…
In his interview with Motiv, Steve Berg – Managing Partner of the Boston-based private equity firm Castenea Partners – provides a candid behind-the-scenes view into how his firm helps emerging…
In his interview with Motiv, Nick Lazaris -- the former President and CEO of Keurig and other successful ventures -- provides insight into the underlying razor / razor-blade business model on which…
In his interview with Motiv, Sam Aquillano, the founder and executive director of Design Museum Foundation provides insights into his nomadic, multi-site design museum operating in Boston, Portland and San Francisco. Sam's…
Nobody likes to hear, “I told you so…,” but we predicted a significant product design trend back in January. So we’re feeling pretty good about Motiv’s ability to see where…
Motiv Design is proud to have been selected recently by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) -- together with Acorn Product Development -- for its child safety initiative involving window…
Consumer robot technology has taken a giant leap forward, with iRobot’s introduction of its new Braava jet™ mopping robot, that automatically selects wet mopping, damp sweeping or dry sweeping to…
The outdoor living segment is booming – to the tune of more than $6 billion in annual sales. And the range of products included in this category is mindboggling. Outdoor…