Ideas
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Idea Momentum Blog
Imposing Limits is the blog of Idea Momentum, a Chicago-based product design consultancy. Most of the time we'll be talking about product design process. Occasionally, we'll provide some words of advice, as well as insights and opinions about the business of innovation.
Latest Posts
Don't Panic
This one is really simple. Don't panic no matter what the situation. Most people make really awful decisions when they're panicking, then use that as an excuse for why they did what they did. Or worse, one bad decision leads...
Accept others will have the same idea as you
It never fails. You come up with a completely and utterly innovative idea for a start-up or a product - something you know nobody has ever done before. You pitch it to a couple of folks you trust, and know...
Don't believe your own hype
The problem with people who buy into their own BS is that they think everyone else does too. You can't assume that because you have a great idea and a solid plan that everything else will fall into place. Things...
Draw Fire
Who cares if everyone loves your idea if they hate the execution? You should be skeptical if all you get is positive feedback when pitching a concept. The words are still fluid and fuzzy, conforming to preconceptions people already have...
Court Objections
Uncovering the "why not" will reveal a lot of things you need to know when developing a new idea or concept. Innovators should seek, not avoid, criticism and opinions even when it's not what you want to hear. Encourage people...
Articles
Idea Momentum's founder, Brian Maggi, has written for other organizations and publications on a variety of topics. Some of the pieces are available to read online if you'd like to check them out.
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MacLife MagazineSolo and Loving Every Minute
A piece extolling the virtues of having one's own business.
MacLife MagazineAdding Panache to Photo Slideshows
A quick tutorial on how to breathe new life into the way you present.
MacLife MagazinePodcasting
A short opinion piece on what was, at the time, a new and emerging concept
EQ Magazine