Monthly Archives: July 2011

The 60 Watt Coke Bottle

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Here is a simply brilliant (pun intended) idea that uses recycled plastic bottles to provide home lighting in third world countries. A single bottle installed in the roof can provide the light equivalent to a 60 watt bulb, free for … Continue reading →

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Rethink the food label

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The FDA is looking for constructive ideas to revamp food labeling and update the way ingredient and nutritional information is presented to the consumer. I have three thoughts. 1. It’s about time! 2. You can still have an impact! 3. … Continue reading →

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The Virtual Tesco, and Mobile 2.0 Thinking

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

We all sense that the growth and adoption of mobile technology is extraordinary. And at a fascinating seminar led by Andrew Hawn and David Luttenberger of Iconoculture at the FIT campus in New York yesterday, some facts were presented about retail … Continue reading →

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Andy Warhol’s 49th Anniversary

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

As early readers of this blog may remember, Andy Warhol and I met in the changing room at Paul Stuart’s, a clothing store that calls itself “an upscale men’s and women’s retailer, known for their unique take on Anglo-American classics.” … Continue reading →

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Inside the Box Thinking

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Developing guidelines for information presentation on packaging is a good start, but it just seems so 20th century. And you know retail packaging has some interest and influence when Dartmouth medical professors begin to design . . . well not … Continue reading →

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