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An Interactive Database of Ideas

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 02:36:00 +0000

Boston Consulting Group's tool enables researchers and companies to map who's working on what and where, allowing innovative collaboration By Brian Hindo Wouldn't it be great if there were a map you could follow to new ideas? A software tool developed by strategy firm Boston Consulting Group doesn't provide exactly that, but it can at least map out where ideas came from—and offer clues to where new ones may lie.

Inside Innovation: An Interactive Database of Ideas

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SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:42:00 +0000

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Facebook ads to increase "Likes"

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:13:00 +0000

Spotting Facebook ads these days - paid ad campaigns specifically designed to increase "Likes" on Facebook pages such as this one for Einstein Bagels which includes an incentive to get a free bagel after signing on to the page as a fan (now called a "Like"). See the image here of the ad >>>

ICA Museum Boston - Illusion by Architectural Play

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:07:00 +0000

Media space at ICA Museum lets you hang over the Boston harbor with a
pop out room that warps traditional design. A futuristic space floats
users over the harbor while lounging in a steep sloped icafe for on-
screen ICA art experiences. Step into the media room for the whoa
moment (last photo, but does not capture the effect).

5 Amazing Infographics - Design Diagrams for the Health Conscious

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:25:00 +0000

Nice big visuals - some designers were hired to do these infographics -- spotted by Mashable and revealed in this article...

Brand campaign for IBM Smarter Planet

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:16:00 +0000

Nicely done [vector graphic] brand ad campaign for IBM featuring iconographic illustrations for the theme of Smarter Planet (my shots from BWI airport) See all the icons in campaign on this page – make sure you click on each to see another beautiful graphic on the landing page for each icon: http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet

One Day Course by Edward Tufte, information design guru

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:44:00 +0000

Edward Tufte, information design guru, will visit Boston for several one day courses on "Presenting Data and Information". Topic sounds dry, but I attended in Chicago years ago and his content is fabulous. "The Leonardo da Vinci of data." THE NEW YORK TIMES

The event fee includes his 4 beautiful books and...

fundamental strategies of analytical design
evaluating evidence used in presentations
statistical data: tables, graphics, and semi-graphics
business, scientific, research, and financial presentations
complexity and clarity
effective presentations: on paper and in person
interface design
use of PowerPoint, video, overheads, and handouts
multi-media, internet, and websites
credibility of presentations
animation and scientific visualizations
many practical examples

"Good Experience Blog" with thoughtful writings on customer experience, user experience, human experience.

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:14:00 +0000

Check out Mark Hurst's "Good Experience" blog focused on customer experience, user experience, human experience. This page highlights his "Best of" articles from years of newsletters from his thoughtful writings. This page announces Gel ("Good Experience Live"), a conference and community exploring good experience in all its forms -- in business, art, society, technology, and life -- which sells out months before the event. He also runs an exclusive job board for professionals in design, usability, user experience, and customer experience.

My latest fav top twitter tips from...

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:22:00 +0000

Increasing your twitter usage? Here are a couple of my fav top twitter tips articles from...

Mashable: 20+ Great Twitter Tools for Firefox

Guy Kawasaki: How to Pick Up Followers on Twitter

Lots of info here and Guy's last tip: "Tip 10: Ask people to follow. That’s right just come right out and ask them to follow you."

OK, on that note, I’m here if you want to follow me. Yes, follow Superseed on Twitter or... ask me a question :~)
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MarketingProfs Business-to-Business Forum June 8-9 in Boston

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:13:00 +0000

See keynote Steven Johnson, best-selling author of six books on the intersection of science, technology and personal experience. His writings have influenced everything from the way political campaigns use the Internet, to cutting-edge ideas in urban planning, to the battle against 21st-century terrorism. He has also co-created three influential web sites: the pioneering online magazine FEED, the Webby-Award-winning community site, Plastic.com, and most recently the hyperlocal media site outside. in. Steven’s books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and include, most recently, The Invention of Air. Steven is a contributing editor for Wired magazine and has also written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Nation, and many other periodicals. He’s appeared on many high-profile television programs, including The Charlie Rose Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.
See Steven Johnson in a TED clip >

MarketingProfs
Business-to-Business Forum,
June 8-9 in Boston
Almost Sold Out - Register Today to Save Your Seat
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Second Life gains in popularity for virtual corporate meetings and conferences

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Second Life for corporate virtual meetings is up this year. Watch this CNBC short clip.

Workshop on Business Growth by Former Publicis CEO

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:39:00 +0000

Robert Bloom, former Publicis CEO, presented to a group of entrepreneurs, AMA and AdClub members at Boston's World Trade Center on April 21, 2009 - a useful hands-on workshop demonstrating how he does consulting sessions to grow businesses.

Attendees learned two helpful methods: 1) A no frills, no bull, simplistic approach to finding an inside advantage, one that is often undiscovered and under-utilized. 2) How to discover your strategic asset and become known for it.

Looks like this is a workshop that travels:
http://www.liminalgroup.com/events.php

His book:
http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Advantage-Robert-H-Bloom/dp/007149569X

Web Site Typography That Builds Brands

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:25:00 +0000

A Forrester research document that happily validates my career and expertise in typography!... Read an excerpt, the executive summary "Web Site Typography That Builds Brands" by Ron Rogowski.

Another interesting Forrester report, "Build Better Brand Experiences By Correlating Brand Attributes With Design Personas" by Ron Rogowski.

If you have been faced with challenges regarding your web user experience, online branding or interface design, go to Superseed for consultation, methods and a process for the specialties in web typography, design and user experience.

If you have specific questions about your website or online business, let us know... we will provide you with direction.

Superseed does Twitter

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:08:00 +0000

Are you using Twitter?
Follow me and I'll show you how: http://www.twitter.com/superseed

Superseed is Visiting Designer at Boston's SMFA

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:49:00 +0000

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) in Boston invited Margo Johnson, Executive Director, Superseed, to speak and present work as a visiting designer.

Margo met with faculty, Chantal Zakari, Carl Sesto and students in the the Text and Image Arts program which studies visual communication through graphic design, artists’ books, interactive Web, and multimedia while encouraging students to develop a personal voice.

Margo's presentation covered her career background, education, teaching, influences and her current business, Superseed.

The theme: "The need for creativity in the future U.S. economy" exposed students to a current news topic -- how businesses are seeking the creative thinking process of artists and designers.

She shared her approach, outlook and visual samples as inspiration to her design process. Discussion evolved on topics such as BusinessWeek's site on Innovation, web 2.0, marketing, trends, thesis, Emigre, typography, CalArts, art and photography.

Remix Event attracts visionaries and leaders in global design management

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:35:00 +0000

I've heard rave reviews of this annual DMI event in the past. Learn, share and network with international attendees and diverse leaders in global design management, executives, visionaries, product designers, creative directors, branding experts, artists and technology innovators. DMI Remix will have attendees from IBM, Philips, eBay, Harvard, Bose, Microsoft, Ziba Design, Anthem, CVS, ELEVEN - just to name a few.

I am attending. They have set up a social network blog site on Ning.com for the Remix event where you can view the attendees.

Visit DMI REMIX

Superseed to speak at Business Incubator - WomenBiz Roundtable

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:15:00 +0000

Event: Superseed.com Director, Margo Johnson, to speak at the WomenBiz Roundtable at the Amoskeag Business Incubator on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 6:30 PM.

Do-It-Yourself Marketing - How is your business engaging in marketing efforts on a tighter budget? Learn from a creative agency expert about how you can help your business improve awareness or increase sales using new do-it-yourself marketing tools. Get ideas, share ideas and discover new ways to do your own simple low cost branding, marketing and design.

Amoskeag Business Incubator map
33 South Commercial Street Manchester, NH 03101

Conference Report Published on Synergy of Design, Brand, Business

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:24:00 +0000

Read Margo Johnson's report of the "DMI Conference: Synergy of Design, Brand, Business" on the DMI (Design Management Institute) website. Conference videos and pdf presentations from all speakers available free with membership. >

Social Networking Device Idea Hunt

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:53:00 +0000

Big Idea Group conducts "Idea Hunts" for innovation-seeking companies. Hunts are searches for innovations or technologies in a particular area. Sponsors of past Idea Hunts include Staples, Thomson, Bell Sports, eToys, Dremel, and more.

These are opportunities for inventors to create innovations that a sponsor is actively seeking. Besides offering the chance for licensing contracts, Hunts often involve monetary or merchandise prizes.

A really interesting approach and detailed method of entry. Check out the latest two hunts (with a deadline of aug 5, 2008) >

Synergy of Brand, Design, Business

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:19:00 +0000

Just spent last week at DMI’s Brand/Design 20 Conference, where experts explored synergy, collaboration, and strategy. With attendees at around 125, the event was just the right size for a more intimate gathering. I was impressed with the valuable insight from speakers and diverse attendees. Instead of showing off glitzy end results, speakers gave a peek behind the scenes into operational process, collaboration methods and how design thinking is becoming more integrated into business strategy in more and more large corporations. I look forward to more events from DMI. Each presentation can be purchased online as conference recordings on the DMI website.

Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through film.

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:35:00 +0000

What is Pangea Day? Learn more > and don't miss the interactive map of worldwide event hosts where you can attend a local viewing > or host one here >

You can also watch at a digital cinema > or on tv > Pangea Day is on Saturday, May 10th (11am-3pm US West Coast, 2-6pm US East Coast, 7-11pm in UK, 8pm-midnight in Europe and much of Africa, 9pm-1am in the Mideast, 11.30pm-3.30am India, etc.).

In 2006, filmmaker Jehane Noujaim won the TED Prize, an annual award granted at the TED Conference. She was granted $100,000, and a wish to change the world. Her wish was to create a day in which the world came together through film. Pangea Day grew out of that wish. I like this video of her acceptance speech about the inspiration behind Pangea Day: Jehane Noujaim's TED Wish

Nanomaterials and branding?

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:28:00 +0000

An intriguing material, Sony’s flexible OLED full color display film prototype (image at left), a flexible plastic electronic display brings possibilities for branding and material reduction.
See article: What’s driving innovation in food packaging
from DesignWeek

CEO Guide to Technology - web 2.0, widgets and more...

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:07:00 +0000

Business Week's "CEO's Guide to Technology" covers the basic web 2.0 tools such as widgets, wikis, the virtual workplace, viral video, mashups, and social networking. Another special report covers several articles on widgets such as "Building a brand with Widgets" and a Slide Show: When Facebook Ads Flop.

Viewing Patterns for Web Home Pages

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:53:00 +0000

See these diagrams and article on "Viewing Patterns for Homepages" showing how a user's eyes view a web page and which zones are viewed the most. Heatmap diagrams overlay web news sites revealing focal points.

Article by Eyetrack > Written by Laura Ruel and Steve Outing, project managers; research and tools by Colin Johnson, Greg Edwards, and Leslie Kues of Eyetools Inc.

Branding A New LG

SuperseedCEO@gmail.com (Margo Johnson) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:14:00 +0000

Making A Name Branding A New LG

South Korean electronics conglomerate LG has had some fine moments recently: 15 million people worldwide have bought its "Chocolate" mobile phone since its launch in 2007. Last November, Oprah chose LG's $4,000 HDTV refrigerator as one of her "favorite things."... Elizabeth Woyke 02.07.08, 6:00 AM ET

Read Forbes Article >