HOW Design Live 2018 Boston Conference Highlights

HOW Design Live Conference seeks to connect the Boston design community, to provide inspiration from industry icons, to teach new design techniques, and to enable like-minded creatives to network and…

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The 2018 National Hardware Show: Our 10 Miles of Observations

Over the past 75 years, The National Hardware Show has been a great way to remain up-to-date on the hardware and home improvement industry; to gain a first-hand perspective on…

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KBIS Yields Insights into Current Design Trends

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) – held concurrently with the International Builders’ Show (IBS) – is a “must attend” event for Motiv each year. It’s an opportunity for…

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Three Ways to Create Enduring Design Solutions

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…

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Insights and Innovations: Wendell Colson

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…

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Insights and Innovations: Steven Berg

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…

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Insights and Innovations: Nick Lazaris

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…

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Insights and Innovations: Sam Aquillano

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…

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