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Pocket-Sized Innovation

In 2009, bigger will most definitely not (always) be better

Implications - The combination of global population growth and the constant stream of new technologies is causing a demand for innovations to shrink in size. This doesn’t just include the rise in small-space living and the surging development of compact cars, but also new pocket-sized consumer goods.

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6 Examples, 22 Related: 315,665 Total Clicks

Date Range: Mar 08 - Sep 08

Trending: Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Tech Art & Design Mobile Design Photography Gadgets

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Warm 17,546 Clicks Pub: Mar 19, 08

Ballet Flats in a Bag

Tipsy Feet

When you go out for a night on the town in style, you will probably wear sexy high heels. After all the dancing and drinking, the walk back to the taxi or to your house in these high-heels can be painful… [More]

Pocket-Size Scooters - Patinette Butterfly

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Mild 10,225 Clicks Pub: May 16, 08

Pocket-Size Scooters

Patinette Butterfly

The search for minimalism in design has produced a strikingly diminutive prototype scooter that, when folded up, is barely bigger than a beer bottle. The concept was sanctioned by BMW and the Mini Cooper… [More]

Portable Office in a Tie - Stationery Neckware

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Average 7,769 Clicks Pub: May 23, 08

Portable Office in a Tie

Stationery Neckware

With the continuous trend and convenience of smaller and lighter gadgets in the business world, the portable office tie is a natural fit. Although it might not be a big hit in the fashion world yet,… [More]

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Mild 14,370 Clicks Pub: Jun 9, 08

Projected Monitors

Computers in Pens

We've been introduced to virtual-keyboards - the ones that are projected onto a flat surface. This computer prototype utilizes the same technology but also includes a projected monitor. All you apparently… [More]

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Untested 7,955 Clicks Pub: Jul 3, 08

22 Teenie Tiny Gagets + Pico USB

I found the world's smallest flash drive, Pico USB on ThinkGeek. Its physical dimensions are 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm, yet it holds a larger memory capacity than any other USB flash at 8 Gigs! It's sold… [More]

Paper Shampoo - Airport Security Safe Hygiene Innovations

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Mild 6,800 Clicks Pub: Jun 30, 08

Paper Shampoo

Airport Security Safe Hygiene Innovations

No more excuses for dirty hair! Paper Shampoo is the answer to the recent airline security restrictions on liquids. In addition to traveling, this ultra compact unique shampoo can be great for camping… [More]