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Fit and Fashionable by Travis Alber

Often things that make us live healthier are targeted at the group of people who've already bought into the fitness craze. On the surface, in terms of new product development, this makes sense... read more...

Turning Your Heartbreak into Cash by Emily Lutzker

One of the roads that leads to innovation is recognizing a need in the world, and then finding a solution which could be profitable in the marketplace. For most of us, there are some situations that are so emotionally charged that it's impossible to see... read more...

Doug Henders Rear ViewDoug Henders, Rear View (2006), Oil on Canvas. Image courtesy of the artist.

Exercise Your Brain by Keith Emmer

Last Thursday, sitting at my desk at 2:30pm on a day mostly spent in front of my computer screen, I was stuck for ideas on what to write for my first blog post for OpenInvo. read more...

Idea from Last Year's Invo in the Marketplace! by Emily Lutzker

Last year I wrote a blog post spotting a need in the marketplace: (see Techie Chic for the Fashion Forward) all about gloves that I could use with my smartphone and other touch screen devices... read more...

GPS Shoes for Alzheimer’s Sufferers by Stephen Johnston reblogged from Aging 2.0

Springwise reports on what could be a useful gadget for those worried about Alzheimer’s patients wandering off – shoes that track. This was initially designed for kids, but they focused on the senior population... read more...

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Happy President's Day! by The OpenInvo Team

In keeping with the eccentric OpenInvo spirit, we have decided to celebrate President's Day. read more...

We Get Around... by OpenInvo Staff

OpenInvo in the press. If you want to hear what people are saying about OpenInvo check out these articles! read more...

The OpenInvo Studio welcomes Keith Emmer to the team! by OpenInvo Staff

 We are thrilled to have Keith Emmer join the lineup of senior consultants of the OpenInvo Studio, bringing creative thinking to business. Keith is a former practicing attorney gone change-agent.  In the office, we've been referring to Keith as our "Innovation Architect."  read more...

silly ideas that will never happen

Phone Booth Packing

Elevator Entertainers

Tired of that awkward silence in the office elevator? Bored on your long trip to the 38th floor? We proudly introduce Elevator Entertainers: real, live entertaining people to further crowd your busy elevator and brighten your day and your ride to the top!

The International Prison Exchange Program: See the World from the Inside

When you're incarcerated, why just stay in one prison for the duration of your sentence? Enroll in the International Prison Exchange Program and take your prison glee club on the road. Dying to go to Japan? Teach Spanish in Japanese prisons. Look for the Italian convict chefs coming to the United States this fall!

original gift & party ideas

Intangible Fruit by Emily Lutzker

What do you give the guy that has everything? read more...

Camille's Book of Hugs and Kisses by Emily Lutzker

A homemade book and game for kids aged 2-6. read more...