Posted: September 16th, 2011 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
One of the latest projects we’ve contributed to (in coop with IceMobile) has just gone live!
‘Philips AVENT launches a new, next generation version of the ‘My Baby & Me’ iPhone app which goes even further to meet the needs expressed by moms. The app offers a range of features to help moms keep track of their baby’s development and share their special baby moments with loved ones. Through the new 2.0 version, Philips AVENT allows moms to create a video of their baby’s special moments.’
During development, the My Baby & Me app was tested and refined through our online validation tool. We worked together with IceMobile, the Philips team and expert lead-users that were hand-picked across the globe, to validate and enrich the existing concept through online surveys, a digital co-creation platform and 1-on-1 skype conversations.
Check the full press release here or download the app directly here.
Posted: July 20th, 2011 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, innovation, open innovation, Rooftop, Rooftop Garden, strategy, sustainability | No Comments »
We proudly present: our newest whitepaper!
Sustainability is an important and urgent topic on any organisation’s agenda. Recent studies have shown it should not be seen as a cost restraint anymore, but as a source of opportunity, innovation and competitive advantage. Businesses play a special role with respect to sustainability. They are (in)direct contributors to the environmental problems, however they are also more than any other institution, focused on innovation and change.
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Posted: October 22nd, 2010 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, Event, innovation, inspiration, Rooftop Garden, sustainability | No Comments »
Last week I was invited to give a presentation and workshop on sustainability & co-creation at a NIMA expert class. After having done several projects on sustainable innovation involving our Rooftop Garden tool, I was very happy to do so. But besides the fact that it’s great to share some of your own experience, I always enjoy listening to other people’s stories as well…
The day started of by asking attendees what were there most urgent questions or issues. And even though the group was very diverse, most of the questions came down to the following 3 topics:
1. There’s a tension between short term actions and a long term vision; where to start?
2. A mismatch exists between priorities of different departments; how to gain internal commitment and (top management) support?
3. When does going green become greenwashing: what do I, or do I not communicate?
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Posted: May 14th, 2010 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, Rooftop, sustainability | Tags: Rooftop Garden | No Comments »
A couple of months ago we announced the launch of Rooftop Garden, our co-creation tool tailored to sustainability challenges. Because of all the existing knowledge and expertise in the world on this complex topic, we believe co-creation is the perfect ‘tool’ to tackle sustainability challenges.
Well, today and several Rooftop Gardens later, we can definitely say this ‘green’ version of our co-creation tool has proven its value Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, innovation, Rooftop, sustainability | Tags: co-creation, Rooftop, sustainability | No Comments »
“Organisations call out for more open innovation to stimulate sustainability” was one of the messages during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland last week. Well, we couldn’t agree more.
During the forum, 10 leading companies among which Nike, Creative Commons and Best Buy announced the launch of Green XChange, a new collaborative project that can change the rules of the game. It’s a platform allowing companies to share their knowledge (IP), co-create and accelerate the development of innovative solutions for sustainability issues.
As we also believe in accelerating the innovation process through co-creation and believe in the value of co-creation for sustainable innovation, Fronteer Strategy and Green Inc have combined strengths and developed Rooftop Garden. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: November 22nd, 2009 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, Event, Rooftop | Tags: co-creatie, innovation, inspiration, Rooftop, sustainability | No Comments »
Last week I visited the ‘Nationaal Sutainability Congres’ in The Hague. The largest sustainability event in our country where around 700 people came together to discuss, to learn and to inspire. A bit more of the first than the latter perhaps, but it’s very comforting to be in a room full of people working (and talking) on sustainable change!
Two main conclusions stayed with me after the conference.
The first was stated quite clear and shared by all people present: It’s time to stop talking and start doing. Which is kind of a dual message in a room full of people talking about the topic. But still.. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: May 20th, 2009 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, innovation, inspiration | Tags: biomimicry, co-creatie, co-creation, open innovatie, open innovation, TU Delft | No Comments »
‘Life can offer 3.8 billion years of well-adapted technology, perhaps we can learn something from it’…
This quote stuck with me after listening to Dayna Baumeister, co-founder of the Biomimicry Guild. She spoke at the TU Delft Alumni Symposium yesterday where we attended her exciting lecture ‘Innovation, Inspired by Nature’.
And did nature inspire us! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: March 9th, 2009 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, Rooftop | Tags: Butterfly Works, development aid, ontwikkelingswerk | No Comments »
The basis for development aid is fragile, people are becoming more critical when it comes to their ‘well spend’ money, and the crisis is not helping… Investors think twice before they invest in projects, let alone consumers like you and me. And if we do invest, we sure as hell like to know what happened to our money! Where did it go, how is it used and what are the results?
These issues were part of the discussion in a very interesting Rooftop session we did last week for Butterfly Works. As Fronteer we were appealed by their refreshing approach towards the development sector so we decided to support them by investing in a Rooftop session. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: February 13th, 2009 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: communities, inspiration | Tags: community, inspiratie, inspiration, Social Strategy Talk | No Comments »
One thing is clear, communities are hot. They seem to be popping up all around us as an increasing number of companies and people have the growing urge to ‘start a community’. But where to start?
Last week we attended the 3rd Social Strategy Talk at the Westerunie, titled ‘Doe mij een community’. PSV, de Rabobank, a podcast priest and an Obama campaign member shared their experience and knowledge on creating and maintaining a community. Below a little more on the lessons learned. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: January 22nd, 2009 | Author: Nicole | Filed under: co-creation, innovation | Tags: co-creatie, co-creation, culture, cultuur, innovatie, innovation | No Comments »
A while ago one of the experts in a Rooftop session dropped a question “So all people are connected… and then what?” It seemed quite bold at first, but he actually was so right, asking for the reason WHY you would want to be connected, why would you want something… just for the sake of wanting it?
It got me thinking about the role of asking ‘why’ in the innovation process. As a child you were always asking why? why? Just to get a grip on things and try to understand things. And even though I still ask this question quite often, I noticed that you often stop asking this and just deal with a situation as it comes along. But how wrong can you be! Read the rest of this entry »
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