Michael Plishka
Innovator, Artist, Engineer, Musician, Poet, Bonsai Crafter, Hockey/Soccer Goali
Lake Villa, IL · Member since Oct 2008
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Michael has worked for over years in the Healthcare Industry, working with clinicians and patients to design and develop better products and services. He has won multiple corporate awards and has over 20 patents issued and pending in the US and internationally. In 2008, he founded ZenStorming(TM), a creativity, innovation and design consultancy . He continues to design products but also provides training to help people and companies be more creative and make a difference. He strongly believes in co-design methodologies, sharing design thinking essentials - empowering people to design. He is also a board member of Asset Builders Community Development Corporation – dedicated to helping the financially disadvantaged become self-sufficient. He has also spearheaded an inter-religious dialogue between his Faith Community and the local Muslim Community. He has a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Arts in Theology w/Spirituality-Ethics focus. He is also a Musician, Artist, Poet, Bonsai Crafter, Hockey/Soccer Goalie, Luge-er, Fencer, Fisherman, and fearless cook.
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Medical Magnetic Beads
The Torax LINX Acid Reflux Prevention SystemMinimally Invasive Procedures — Exploring innovative methods for medical procedures that reduce invasiveness and improve patient outcomes.
Elastic Electronics
University of Tokyo Creates Sensor Packed SkinsStretchable Sensors — The development of stretchable and highly conductive nanotechnology material allows for the creation of stretchable sensors that can be used on curved surfaces, opening up new possibilities for applications.
Fresh Food Vending Machines
The Vending Machine Farmer's Market Makes it Easy to Eat WellFarm-to-Table Vending Machines — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop vending machines that offer fresh, locally sourced food options for on-the-go consumers.
Touch-Free Technology Systems
Sesame Enable is Opening the Door to Hands-Free Touchscreen UseHands-Free Technology — The rise of touch-free technology systems is enabling hands-free touchscreen use for individuals with disabilities, opening up new possibilities for accessibility and inclusivity.
Interactive Digital Art
The Tenori Pop Project is a Cool Community InterfaceInteractive Art — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new interactive art forms that combine projection and digital cameras to enhance user experience.
Sunglass Contact Lenses
Automatically Darkening Contact Lenses on the HorizonAutomatically Darkening Contact Lenses — Developing contact lenses that automatically darken in sunlight presents new opportunities in the eyewear industry, particularly for active individuals who want to replace traditional sunglasses with a more comfortable and convenient solution.
Kinetic Cell Phones
Ulysse Nardin Creates Eco-Friendly Mobile TechnologyEco-Friendly Mobile Technology — The creation of kinetic cell phones presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eco-friendly mobile technology industry.
Self-Healing Plastics
Research from the University of Illinois Could Change the World of PlasticSelf-Healing Materials — The trend towards self-healing materials in manufacturing has the potential to minimize high maintenance and repair costs.
Smart Drug Implants
Corroding Biobattery DeliveryBiobattery Drug Delivery — Corrosion process utilized in biobattery drug delivery presents opportunity for more predictable and stable drug release system.
Clothing for Children with Sensory Disorders
'Soft' Comfortable Kids' FashionInclusive Clothing — Creating clothing lines designed with the needs of children with sensory disorders in mind presents an opportunity for inclusive fashion that caters to a growing market.
Upcycled Amo Rings
Adi Zaffran Weisler Crafts Rings From Bullet FragmentsUpcycled Jewelry — Opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique pieces by repurposing unconventional materials like bullet fragments.
Talking to Dolphins
Cymascope Translates Underwater Sounds Into PicturesUnderwater Communication — Developing technologies, like the Cymascope, that translate underwater sounds into visual patterns can create opportunities for enhanced communication with marine life.Author Categories
Bacterial-Stained Glass Lighting
Mobile Science-Themed RVs
Pain-Free Curly Hair Stylings
Apple Cider Vinegar-Based Tonics
Asteroid Mining Degrees
Customizable 3D-Printed Mannequins
Playful Diaper Rash Packaging
Produce-Based Leather
3D-Printed Paper Products
Elegant Humidifiers
Ceramic Dust Art
Affordable Prosthetic Nipples
Curvaceous MRI Designs
Cloud Object-Finding Services
Lunar Thirst Quenchers
In-Shell Egg Scramblers
Light-Transmitted Wi-Fi
Light-Manipulating Lenses
Automated Snore Stoppers
Self-Healing Plastics
Touch-Free Technology Systems
Fresh Food Vending Machines
iPod-Inspired Aids
Avian-Alerting Decals
Health-Monitoring Watches
Yoga Parking Tickets
Portable Ultrasounds
Singing Sandwich Containers
Yoga Seating
Interactive Virtual Windows
Upcycled Amo Rings
Armored Fabric
Color Changing Egg Boilers
Lego-Like Dishware
Frying Pan Artistry
