Where curiosity fuels our exploration.

Overcoming a creative block - Persuade your brain to generate ideas

Small teams often stall in front of a blank page because nobody wants to be first to propose an idea, especially a bad one, in front of colleagues. The lab note lays out two exercises to break that freeze: first the "Scribble Method" then "Crazy 8s" turning 30 creative minutes into several genuine, team-generated options rather than one person's untested idea.

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Your App Looks Fine Today. iOS 27 Takes That Choice Away.

If you own an app, here's a change worth understanding before it lands on your desk as an emergency. Apple's new look, called Liquid Glass, has been optional for the past year. With iOS 27, it stops being optional. The next time your app gets rebuilt, it will wear the new design whether you planned for it or not. This lab note explains what it means for your business, when it happens, and what to do about it.

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De-risking app development - why design matters

What's the best way to run a bespoke build project to have the greatest chance of building a successful app.  Do you just come up with and idea and go for it or is there a better process to follow. 

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iPhone Turns 18

Eighteen years ago, on January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs stood on a stage at Macworld and declared, "Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone." With those words, he unveiled the original iPhone, a device that wasn't just a phone, but an "iPod, a phone, and an internet communications device" all rolled into one. Little did the world know that this sleek, buttonless rectangle would not only redefine mobile technology but fundamentally reshape our daily lives. As the iPhone reaches its 18th birthday, it's a perfect time to reflect on its incredible journey, from its revolutionary debut to the sophisticated devices we hold today.

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Opportunity Hertfordshire 2022 Conference

Simon was asked to take part in the Innovation in Action panel at the recent Opportunity Herts conference. Held at Rothamsted Research, it saw over 200 Herts based businesses get together and discuss Innovation, Clean tech, Film Production, Life Sciences and Agri-Tech. 

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Innovate UK Fast Start project

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve applied for and been awarded an Innovate UK Fast Start grant to research and investigate ideas in carbon reporting and the circularity economy. 

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Net Zero Leaders Course

Having thoroughly enjoyed the pilot Herts LEP Service Innovation course delivered by ESTU Global, Simon was delighted to be invited to join their next offering - a Net Zero Leadership course.

Delivered in person at Cambridge University with amazing tutors from both industry and academic circles. 

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Herts LEP - RCA Service Innovation Course

Service Innovation Program run by Herts Local Enterprise Partnership. The course was a pilot practitioner program being run jointly by the Royal College of Art (RCA) and ESTU Global. It was a ten week-long program with one lecture per week and some course work to be done between sessions.  The program was delivered by the experienced team from RCA led by Nick de Leon and featured Nick and number of great guest speakers. 

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Finding our purpose

Ok, so the last couple of years has been a bit tough.  However, one of the massive benefits to come out of this pandemic has been the chance to slow down a bit, sit back and ponder on life.  Find out what we've worked out.

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Lockdown - is everybody Ok?

Well this is a bit weird isn't it. Just a quick message to say we hope you are all OK and to wish everybody the best.

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