Nov 15, 2011 | The innovation blog
The importance of asking questionsA groundbreaking study into innovation by the business school Insead (http://knowledge.insead.edu/innovation-innovators-dna-091221.cfm?vid=358) found that one of the traits that marked...
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Green and whiteTo most businessmen, white papers are about as welcome as root canal surgery. Yet Planet Positive has produced one (available on...
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When Bruce Nussbaum was one of the most respected journos on ‘Business Week’, he fervently believed that design thinking – ie the intellectual and physical process designers used to create anything from iPads to chairs – could solve many corporate ills and stimulate innovation. Now blogging for the entrepreneurial American magazine ‘Fast Company’, he has a new creed: creative intelligence. He defines this as “the ability to frame problems in new ways and to make original solutions”.
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“If people don’t see you, how can they choose you?” This simple question, recently raised by Pierre Chandon, associate marketing professor at the Insead business school, underlines the importance of an online presence. With budgets under pressure, it is easy to see why printers might cut costs in this area but it is a false economy.
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In Alice In Wonderland, Lewis Carroll presented his feisty heroine with refreshments labelled ‘Eat me’ and ‘Drink me’. This naming system has obviously inspired EFI which has dubbed its mobile printing software PrintMe.
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Where?
Hall 20, NEC Birmingham
What is it?
Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the UK's leading exhibition for the garment and promotional product decoration industry.
The 2026 event saw more than 120 exhibitors showcase the very latest bits of garment decoration equipment and blank garments to thousands of visitors.
Key players from across the marketplace, including Gildan, Roland DG, Fruit of the Loom, Resolute, UPM Metamark, and Stahls’ UK, have already signed up to exhibit.
If you are looking to diversify in 2027, this is one exhibition you should not miss out on!
www.thesignindustryawards.co.uk
Where?
National Conference Centre, Birmingham
What is it?
The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications.
Where?
Messe Munich, Germany
What is it?
FESPA Global Print Expo is Europe’s leading exhibition for screen, digital and wide-format printing, textile printing, and signage.
Discover the latest technology, materials, and applications across print, personalisation and signage. You’ll experience live demonstrations, get hands-on with the latest tech and get your business ahead making new connections at networking events. It’s the perfect chance to explore how print is evolving. Co-located with the European Sign Expo, WrapFest and Textile it features product launches, live demonstrations, expert talks, and competitions like World Wrap Masters. With a strong focus on business growth, automation, and investment-ready buyers, the expo is an essential platform for professionals seeking the latest print solutions and industry trends.
Whether you’re a print service provider, a brand owner, or a creative professional, see the future of print coming to life at FESPA 2027. Secure your place at the heart of print innovation.
