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Interview with Adrian Hayward Inventor of Pick Tack for Guitar Players

Tara — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:31:14 +0000

An inventor interview with Adrian Hayward, who invented the Pick Tack – a guitarist pick holder with a twist. Make sure you check out his Kickstarter Campaign Tara: Please could you tell me a little bit about where you are based, your background experience how you first started inventing? Adrian: I am currently living in [...]

Free Online Course to Learn to Develop Innovative Ideas for New Companies

Tara — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:15:31 +0000

I just found out about a new FREE online course which is supposed to teach you how to develop new ideas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEJZdizgP1k From the website: “Explore how to identify and develop great ideas into great companies. Learn how to identify opportunities based on real customer needs. Develop solid business models. Create successful companies.” The course [...]

Interview with George Wood the Inventor of FREEZE N GO

Tara — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:58:07 +0000

In this inventor interview George Wood explains how he took a problem that was bothering him, (not being able to keep a drink cool at night) and created his FREEZE N GO invention to solve it.

Inventor Portraits – Video Inventor Interviews

Tara — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:44:11 +0000

f you have read this blog before you may well know that it features inventor interviews - now about 100 in total. I came across another blog that has inventor interview that I thought might interest you. These video interviews are beautifully shot, they look like something you would see on TV.

Inventor Lucy Mitchell talks about her Invention the MagneClip®

Tara — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:43:16 +0000

In this inventor interview Lucy A Mitchell shares her story of bringing her invention MagneClip® to market. MagneClip® is a new snap hook (used on things like dog leashes) which use a magnet rather than a conventional spring. Lucy currently has a crowdfunding campaign to help raise money for her product at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/magneclip-magnetic-snaphook/x/1704284 Tara: What [...]

MaKey MaKey Invention Kit to Make Music and More

Tara — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:15:48 +0000

I just received an email newsletter from Maplins and one of the promotions really caught my eye and thought it might interest you. It was for a fun inventors kit called Makey Makey, the kind that is probably targeted at kids and then bought by adults (who pretend it's for their kids). It looks like you can do all sorts of strange things from turning a banana into a keyboard to making a piano out of stairs.

New York Based Inventors/Makers Wanted for Daily Planet TV Show

Tara — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:50:07 +0000

Discovery Canada’s flagship science & technology show Daily Planet is looking to profile New York-based inventors/makers as part of a series being filmed called “Garage Gurus.”

Free Tutorials to Learn to Build a Website for your Product Invention

Tara — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:30:37 +0000

For a while now I have been planning to create some FREE video tutorials to help inventors on a tight budget build their own website in order to sell and promote the product they have created. The video tutorials and site is finally done though it might still be a bit rough round the edges.

Share your Inventor Story on IdeasUploaded

Tara — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:47:55 +0000

A belated Happy New Year from me, who has been very lazy not blogging over the holiday period. Would you be interested in sharing your inventor story? Would you consider sharing your inventor story good or bad, so others can learn from your successes or mistakes? Plus it will give you a bit of extra [...]

Interview with Matt Butler about his Invention a Game Called Rollors

Tara — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:43:29 +0000

In this inventor interview Matt Butler talks through his story of creating the game Rollors, which combines Bocce Ball, Horseshoes, and Bowling

Sydney Casting Company Looking for Inventors for a New TV Series

Tara — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:54:11 +0000

Sydney based casting company are looking for Inventors for a new TV series due to start next year

Interview with Inventor Rick Hopper Creator of ReadeREST for Reading Glasses Wearers

Tara — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:03:00 +0000

This inventor interview is really interesting as Rick Hopper from www.ReadeREST.com found out that his invention idea had already been patented. However he did not let this stop him pursuing the idea.

New Online Video Show on Inventing

Tara — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:56:31 +0000

Product Development Expert Joe Donoghue and US Patent Attorney Eric Hanscom who both were kind enough to do podcasts for Ideas Uploaded have now released their own online video show called Patents and Prototypes. You can see some of the episodes below and go ahead and subscribe to their Youtube Channel to get updates Patents [...]

Finding an Invention Partner

Tara — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:22:06 +0000

I don't know about you, but as a creative I have always thought it would be great to have a partner to work on ideas with. The only problem is finding the right person to work with.

Stephen Key Invention Licensing Seminar in Belfast November 13th 2012

Tara — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:15:22 +0000

Stephen Key, inventor and author of One Simple Idea will be part of a Licensing Seminar to be held in Belfast on Tuesday 13th November Cost £50 +VAT (which includes lunch and a copy of Stephen’s Book). If you want to learn more about licensing your ideas you can find out more at: http://www.eventfulreg.com/index.php/investni/stephen-key Stephen [...]

Terron Sommerville Shares his Story of Inventing the Power Tablet Charger

Tara — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:52:18 +0000

In this inventor interview Terron Sommerville describes how he got inspiration to create his invention the Power Tablet Charger which is portable power for phones, GPS, tablets and cameras.

Interview with Kevin Marinan Inventor of PermaChase a Valve Box for Dialysis Machines

Tara — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:00:44 +0000

In this inventor interview Kevin Marinan talks about his invention PermaChase

New Book One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs by Stephen Key Coming Soon

Tara — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:13:12 +0000

Stephen Key's new book is again called "One Simple Idea" but this time aimed at "Startups and Entrepreneurs". The book will be out on November 5th from Amazon and Barnes and Noble and I am very keen to get reading.

Philips Open Innovation Invention Competition 2012

Tara — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:50:19 +0000

Philips have launched an invention competition called ‘Innovation Open’, which invites all innovators, inventors, tinkerers and big thinkers to share their ideas for a chance to make them a reality and take their idea to market.

Interview with Carla Leming Inventor of the Speed Bather for Dogs

Tara — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:56:49 +0000

In this inventor interview Carla Leming explains how she came up with the idea for her invention the Speed Bather for dogs

Inventors Wanted for US TV Show

Tara — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:54:57 +0000

Are you an inventor or entrepreneur? Are you sitting on "the next best" thing? Do you have a product, idea or something "genius" that you haven't been able to market? Do you have an amazing invention you can't wait to show off? Are you and your idea just waiting to be discovered? If so, Steve Harvey wants to help you get it on TV and out into the world!!

Get your Product in the Entrepreneur.com Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide

Tara — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:22:02 +0000

The Entrepreneur.com magazine is calling for US independent artists, craftspeople and designers to submit their product (does not have to be handmade) for inclusion in the Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide. This could potentially give your product a lot of exposure. “To enter you have to submit 250 words or less the story behind the [...]

Interested in a Free Brochure or Flyer Design Designed by Me?

Tara — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:47:48 +0000

I am looking for one or two people who would be interested in having a BROCHURE DESIGNED BY MYSELF FOR FREE (max 8 pages - no catalogues) who would be prepared to have their project used as a case study.

Interview with Sally Guyer Creator of Cambridge RainCoats – Fashion Rainwear for Bicycles

Tara — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:30:32 +0000

In this inventor interview Sally Guyer talks about creating her product Cambridge Raincoats, because when she wanted a stylish yet functional raincoat she could wear cycling and couldn't find one.

US Small Business Competition to Win $25K

Tara — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:36:17 +0000

US small businesses may be interested in this competition to win a top prize of $25K. You can either suggest your own company or nominate one you like.

Submit your Mattel Toy invention Idea to Genius Crowds

Tara — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:00:45 +0000

CJ Kettler from Genius Crowds, who I previously interviewed on this blog asked if I would spread the word about the fact that Genius Crowds are working with Mattel to crowdsource new product ideas. What is crowdsourcing? – think of it like an invention competition, but where more than one person can influence the winning [...]

Creative Thinking Techniques for an Inventor

Tara — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:00:40 +0000

A guest post by Joseph Benn from Ideas Mapping and author of Brilliant Business Ideas I have a fascination with inventors having helped many develop their ideas for over 7 years. To me they represent some of the most creative thinkers in the world. In this post I’m going to give you creative thinking techniques [...]

How a New Satchel Company was Formed and went Kitchen to Catwalk

Tara — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:23:42 +0000

A fantastic video showing how a company was formed in the kitchen and then made it's way into the fashion world - Kitchen to Catwalk

Test if there is a Market for your Invention before you Launch

Tara — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:00:29 +0000

Tom from Ideo offers advice on testing out ideas before you spend a lot of money and launch them.

Interview with Inventor Evan Krachman Creator of MD2GO a Remote Doctor Patient Communication System

Tara — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:26:00 +0000

This weeks inventor interview is a little different as Evan Krachman invented his product MD2GO a remote HD camera for physician to patient and physician to physician communication, as an employee of Sony Medical USA.