Category: The innovation blog

The next big thing?

The next big thing?

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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Face up to Facebook

Face up to Facebook

“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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EFI, Alice and the iPad

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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29 September to 1 October, 2026
The Print Show

https://www.theprintshow.co.uk/

Where?

NEC Birmingham, UK • Hall 1

What is it?

The Print Show is committed to helping visitors discover new opportunities for their business, demonstrating that print is so much more than simply putting ink on paper. With access to exhibitors from all corners of the industry, all free of charge, The Print Show is an event that cannot be missed.

Now in its 10th anniversary year, The Print Show is established as the most important and best-attended industry event in the UK, and is still the only exhibition entirely dedicated to the UK print sector. The Print Show is the primary meeting point for the market, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest technological developments, meet and network with peers, and access advice from some of the leading experts in print.

30 September 2026
The Print Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

What is it?

The Print Industry Awards celebrate excellence across the print and visual communications sector, recognising the achievements, innovation and talent that drive the industry forward. From outstanding print businesses and suppliers to individual professionals, the awards highlight the very best in print, digital and visual communications. Backed by decades of industry expertise, the Print Industry Awards provide a platform to showcase success, raise standards and honour those making a real impact.