PinnedDesign for “Crossing the Chasm” — Strategy & ExamplesIn the 1990s, a new product category called PDA gained traction among corporate executives. Seeing the demand, several brands like Apple…Apr 27, 2017Apr 27, 2017
Aspirational Brand Naming: How to Sell Dreams Through Strategic Word ChoiceThe young entrepreneur sat across from her branding consultant, coffee in hand, frustration evident in her eyes. “I just don’t understand…Just nowJust now
The GoPro Story: The Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of an Action IconIn the early 2000s, a frustrated surfer named Nick Woodman embarked on a journey that would revolutionize how we capture our most…7h ago7h ago
Raising the Bar: How Fever-Tree Transformed from Startup to Premium Mixer EmpireEditor’s Note: This case study provides a comprehensive overview of Fever-Tree’s business journey from founding to global success. While…Mar 15Mar 15
Design Déjà Vu: How Today’s ‘Revolutionary’ Products Were Actually Invented Decades AgoIn the fast-paced world of product design, we’re constantly bombarded with “revolutionary,” “groundbreaking,” and “never-before-seen”…Mar 13Mar 13
The Extended Warranty Trap: How Companies Profit From Your Fear of FailureEvery time you purchase a new smartphone, television, or appliance, you face the same question at checkout: “Would you like to add an…Mar 13Mar 13
The Magpie Method: How Design Thieves Create Billion-Dollar BreakthroughsIn 1998, Apple released a computer that looked like nothing the technology world had ever seen. The iMac G3’s egg-shaped, translucent…Mar 12Mar 12
The Corporate Magpie: How Strategic Borrowing Creates Market-Defining BrandsThe following is a fictional case study that illustrates strategic innovation principles through narrative storytelling.Mar 8Mar 8
The Magpie Method of Innovation: Brilliance Through Borrowed ShineIn the dense forests of business innovation, we’ve been taught to worship the mythical phoenix — the original, unprecedented idea that…Mar 8Mar 8
The Velcro Principle of Branding: Why Tiny Hooks Outperform Big PromisesIn a world where brands bombard consumers with bold claims and flashy promotions, why do some quietly capture and hold our loyalty while…Mar 7Mar 7