Why are Americans grappling with obesity? Are there fundamental changes occurring in the design of retail? What's coming after SUVs? Jumpsters are often called upon to give their two cents and share their expertise on a variety of subjects. The work we do gives us a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, business and culture. Here's some of the latest stuff going on in the press, including some stories on Jump's latest exploits.
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October 24, 2007
Making Connections By Design
In October, San Francisco hosted Connecting '07, a conference bringing together design luminaries from around the world to learn, regroup and set the future course of the field. The event's atmosphere was anxious. As Pete Mortensen tells Helen Walters, design has earned its seat at the board-room table; now designers need to do something with that opportunity.
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October 19, 2007
Five Common Mistakes in Innovation
Headlines about "Innovation Fatigue" at corporations have dominated the business press of late. Some leaders are giving up on the field What's the real story here? Companies trying to take shortcuts to innovation instead of instituting real change, Dev writes in BusinessWeek. In this commentary, Dev shares where companies are going wrong - and what they can do about it.
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October 17, 2007
The Future of Office Space
In recent years, the fundamental nature of work has changed, but most offices are still stuck in the cubicle era. Dev spoke with Patt Morrison of NPR about how offices like JumpSpace are designed from the ground up to bring people together in collaboration instead of spreading them apart in cubicle farms.
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