Michael Plishka - Michael Plishka is an experienced design thinking innovator with over 17 years of experience. He has worked, almost exclusively, in the medical device arena, a highly challenging and patent mined landscape. Still, he has over 15 patents issued and pending in the US and internationally. He is an accomplished performing musician and artist who teaches and writes with joy and passion. In addition to his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering he has a Masters of Theology - just because.
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iPod-Inspired Aids
The Nano Hearing Aid Looks Suspiciously FamiliarAs eyeglasses have made the transition from medical device to fashion statement, the Nano Hearing Aid has made auditory assistance a stylish accessory. The device by Eli Electronics bears an aesthetic…
Published 453 Views
Avian-Alerting Decals
The WindowAlert Window Stickers Warn Birds to be WaryThough squeaky-clean windows are nice to look through, if they're clear to you, they're clear to birds, meaning that unless you have the WindowAlert Decals handy, there's a chance you'll have a bird fly…
Published 182 Views
Health-Monitoring Watches (VIDEO)
University of Leicester Changes the Face of Blood Pressure MeasurementResearchers at the University of Leicester and in Singapore have developed a wristwatch-like device that senses the pulse and then mathematically models what the pressure is within the aorta near the heart.…
Published 713 Views
Yoga Parking Tickets (GALLERY)
Yoga Poses Make Ticketing a More Relaxing ProcessParking Tickets are never a pleasure to receive. There is an unceremonious aspect to coming back to one’s car and finding a token of appreciation from the local police department. Even worse is when the…
Published 1,553 Views
Portable Ultrasounds (VIDEO)
The USB Smartphone Probe is a Handy Piece of Medical MachineryWilliam Richard, Ph.D. of Washington University is well on the way to providing the USB Smartphone Probe, allowing for an easy ultrasound on-the-go. Richard has shrunk down the electronics of a cabinet-sized…
Published 1,962 Views
Singing Sandwich Containers (VIDEO)
Tesco's World Cup Packaging Serenades FansSinging and chanting (and yes, even vuvuzelas) are always a part of the experience of soccer's World Cup. Now, Tesco is adding to that singing sandwiches to that list. Based on the same technology as…
Published 2,801 Views
Yoga Seating (VIDEO)
The Gayolab Office Chair for Yoga Will Set You StraightUsually, people have to take a break from their day and go off to a quiet place in order to reap the true benefits of yoga. The GayoLab Office Chair for Yoga, however, will allow you to do yoga wherever…
Published 5,635 Views
Mobile Classroom Seating Solutions (VIDEO)
The Steelcase Node Chair Takes Student Seats to a New LevelSchool chairs have seemed to change little over the years. People of all shapes and sizes squeezed into their chairs and screeched them across the floor when they moved them. The Node chair from Steelcase…
989 Views
Interactive Virtual Windows (VIDEO)
Winscape Gives a New Meaning to "Room With a View"Imagine: You wake up and look out the window and see a glorious sunrise over the ocean. That night, you watch the sun set over the Rockies... and you've never left your house. Winscape from Rationalcraft…
Published 4,491 Views
Upcycled Amo Rings (GALLERY)
Adi Zaffran Weisler Crafts Rings From Bullet FragmentsFire and metal have been used to create jewelry since humans have been able to hammer and shape molten pieces of metal. Little did our ancient ancestors realize that their prodigy would be making jewelry…
Published 3,907 Views
Armored Fabric
Scientists Develop Means of Making Ultra-Lightweight Wearable ArmorWe've seen chainmail t-shirts, now scientists at the University of South Carolina have created a wearable armor-type material that is soft, lightweight, stretchy and generally feels like a material. By…
Published 2,327 Views
Color Changing Egg Boilers (GALLERY)
The Egg-Per'fect Egg Timer Takes the Guesswork out of Boiling EggsWhen I saw the Egg-Per'fect egg timer at the Housewares show, I slowed as I passed the display table. Two steps more and I was at a complete stop. I was intrigued by the claims being made by the gentleman…
Published 4,108 Views
Lego-Like Dishware (GALLERY)
Placematix Wants Kids to Eat, Play and LearnAs children, we were often told not to play with our food. The developers of Placematix take issue with that tradition as their motto is 'Eat, Play, Learn!' and their goal is to get children to use their…
Published 4,571 Views
Frying Pan Artistry (GALLERY)
Giaretti Cookware Adds Color and Style to Wall ArtWhile walking the floor of the International Housewares Show, I came across these works of art courtesy of Giaretti in Italy. With Italian class, they're beautiful, catchy and endearing at first glance.…
Published 6,074 Views
Transforming Glass Displays (VIDEO)
AIST Develops See-Through Solar Fluorescent Glass TechnologyImagine looking out your window and wanting instead to watch TV. Instead of drawing the drapes and grabbing the remote, you click a button on the remote that instantly converts your window into the TV.…
Published 3,487 Views
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