Michael Hines
Contributing Editor
San Francisco · Member since Dec 2009
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Illuminated Strategy Games
The LED Chess & Checker Set Lets You Play NocturnallyLED Gaming Sets — Opportunity for integrating LED technology into traditional board games to enhance the gaming experience.
Optimistic Glassware
The Half Full Glass is for Positive DrinkersOptimistic Glassware — The trend of designing glassware with optimistic messaging and design, such as the Half Full Glass.
Armored Gamer Timepieces
The Hayabusa Concept Watch Takes the Look of 'Halo 3' In-Game ArmorGamified Timepieces — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop watches that incorporate design elements from popular video games to appeal to gamers and collectors.
Driver-Less Mail Trucks
The Volkswagen eT! is Designed to Streamline the Postal ServiceSemi-Autonomous Delivery Vehicles — The concept of semi-autonomous delivery vehicles like the Volkswagen eT! presents disruptive innovation opportunities for streamlining the door-to-door delivery process.
Energy-Measuring Stethoscopes
The Eco-Pulse Measures Wasted EnergyEnergy-Measuring Gadgets — There is an opportunity to develop more gadgets that help measure and track energy consumption, thus helping consumers save money and protect the environment.
Distraught Comic Book Characters
'Depressed Superheroes' Shows the Sadder Side of Saving the WorldDepressed Superheroes — Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the emotional depths of popular characters and evoke a new kind of connection with audiences.
Aged Alcohol Timepieces
The Glenlivet 1862 Whisky Watch Has the World's Oldest Scotch Inside ItLuxury Alcohol Timepieces — There is a growing trend of incorporating aged alcohol into luxury timepieces, creating unique and valuable products.
Mini iPhone Keyboards
The Mini Bluetooth Handheld Keyboard Turns Any iPhone QWERTYMini Keyboards — The rise of mini keyboards will create opportunities for companies to create more compact tech products that still provide full functionality.
Wooden Solar Ships
Uno from Supiore Recharges Its Battery While You SunbatheSolar-Powered Watercraft — The trend of integrating solar panels in boats is an opportunity for disruption in the marine industry.
Geeky Stained Glass
The Motherboard Stained-Glass Window is an Eco-Friendly Form of WorshipEco-Friendly Upcycling — Repurposing electronic waste to create unique, eco-friendly designs.
Upside-Down Advertisements
The Upside Down Gap Store in Vancouver is a Marketing WinUpside-Down Marketing — The upside down Gap store in Vancouver showcases a disruptive marketing approach that challenges traditional store designs and captures attention.
Cyclist Gadget Chargers
The Energysport from Filipe Lima Turns Pedaling into PowerKinetic Energy Chargers — There is an opportunity to develop more innovative and efficient ways to harness kinetic energy to power charging devices for various gadgets such as phones and tablets.Author Categories
Revived Muscle Car Concepts
Limited-Edition Canadian Supercars
Crowdsourced Bar Atmosphere Apps
Single-Person Car Dealerships
Anonymous Voting Apps
Double Duty Smartphone Cases
No-Fee Credit Card Startups
Ridiculously Artisanal Subscription Boxes
Race-Ready City Cars
Elegant Asian Station Wagons
Apartment Referral Apps
Crowdsourced College News Apps
Futuristic Carsharing Concepts
Sleek Electric Station Wagons
Automatic Emergency Contact Apps
Sporty Eco Car Makeovers
Spare Change-Saving Loan Apps
Retro Video Apps
Sporty German CUVs
On-Demand Beauty Apps
Entry-Level Supercar Successors
Reinvented Wedge-Shaped Supercars
Reinvented Super Sedans
Minimalist Reminder Apps
Performance-Enhancing Luxury Wheels
Modernized Convertible Concepts
Shareable Sports Cars
Iconic German Roadster Updates
Scholarship Discovery Apps
Classic Race Car Tributes
Performance-Focused Sedan Redesigns
Retro Japanese Race Cars
Smartphone Whiteboard Designs
American History Musical Apps
Anonymous Truth-Telling Apps
