Whether the design task involves a product or packaging, most often our goal is to create enduring solutions that will stand the test of time; not only to amortize product…
In his interview with Motiv, Steve Berg – Managing Partner of the Boston-based private equity firm Castenea Partners – provides a candid behind-the-scenes view into how his firm helps emerging…
In his interview with Motiv, Nick Lazaris -- the former President and CEO of Keurig and other successful ventures -- provides insight into the underlying razor / razor-blade business model on which…
Professionalism and good business practices are often transferrable across a diverse range of occupations. That lesson was reinforced for Motiv recently, at a fun, after-hours group tutorial in the art…
In his interview with Motiv, Sam Aquillano, the founder and executive director of Design Museum Foundation provides insights into his nomadic, multi-site design museum operating in Boston, Portland and San Francisco. Sam's…
Nobody likes to hear, “I told you so…,” but we predicted a significant product design trend back in January. So we’re feeling pretty good about Motiv’s ability to see where…
In his interview with Motiv, design legend Bruce Hannah provides the backstory for some of his 50+ year career highlights, including: - How design student perspectives have changed over the…
Motiv Design is proud to have been selected recently by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) -- together with Acorn Product Development -- for its child safety initiative involving window…
Consumer robot technology has taken a giant leap forward, with iRobot’s introduction of its new Braava jet™ mopping robot, that automatically selects wet mopping, damp sweeping or dry sweeping to…
The outdoor living segment is booming – to the tune of more than $6 billion in annual sales. And the range of products included in this category is mindboggling. Outdoor…