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Tue, May 22 2012

This Week’s Brainstorm Preview
By baron at 8:00 pm

Another week, another brainstorm: ain’t it grand when a plan comes together? The two new topics that will be discussed this Wednesday (6pm EST) are:

- Better Balance Board

- Measuring Pasta Tweezers

If you’re new to brainstorms, allow us to explain. Every week, QDS blows a few product ideas wide open to kick off the design process. You can take part in that. Here’s how:

1. Topics are posted above. In your wildest dreams, what would be the perfect way to make that product? What should it do, and what problems should it prevent? It’s a brainstorm, so anything goes.

2. Visit the QuirkyLive Channel at 6pm ET on Wed. Log in on Ustream and throw ideas at us in the live chat.

3. Can’t join the live brainstorm? Be sure to add your comments here before the start time, and we’ll have them in mind.
- Tags:
- Better Balance Board,
- brainstorm,
- p306,
- p309,
- Pasta Tweezers
Thu, May 17 2012

Brainstorm Aftermath and Recap
By Nathaniel at 11:30 am

Below are the results from this week’s Brainstorm session, featuring the collaborative work of our designers, invention ambassadors, and community members (click either image for a larger version):

Product 324: Block Cushion Furniture

Product 320: Auto-Cooling Pitcher

The full feed for the brainstorm can be viewed here:

Video streaming by Ustream

That’s the recap! We’ll be posting a preview for next week’s brainstorm on Monday, but until then we’d love to hear your feedback on this week’s brainstorm and broadcast, so share and share alike in the comments. Change, as they say, is good.
- Tags:
- auto-cooling pitcher,
- block cushion furniture,
- brainstorm,
- brainstorm recap,
- p320,
- p324
Tue, May 15 2012

This Week’s Brainstorm Preview
By baron at 7:00 pm

This week’s brainstorm will feature two unorthodox approaches to common concepts, so get ready for things to get a bit funky. The two new topics that will be discussed this Wednesday (6pm EST) are:

- Block Cushion Furniture

- Auto-Cooling Pitcher

If you’re new to brainstorms, allow us to explain. Every week, QDS blows a few product ideas wide open to kick off the design process. You can take part in that. Here’s how:

1. Topics are posted above. In your wildest dreams, what would be the perfect way to make that product? What should it do, and what problems should it prevent? It’s a brainstorm, so anything goes.

2. Visit the QuirkyLive Channel at 6pm ET on Wed. Log in on Ustream and throw ideas at us in the live chat.

3. Can’t join the live brainstorm? Be sure to add your comments here before the start time, and we’ll have them in mind.
- Tags:
- Auto-Cooling Pitccher,
- brainstorm,
- p320,
- p324,
- Plush Block Couch
Fri, May 11 2012

Brainstorm Aftermath and Recap
By Nathaniel at 12:00 pm

Below are the results from this week’s Brainstorm session, featuring the collaborative work of our designers, invention ambassadors, and community members (click either image for a larger version):

Product 325: Light Up Wall Decals

Product 323: Raspberry Pi Case

The full feed for the brainstorm can be viewed here:

Video streaming by Ustream

That’s the recap! We’ll be posting a preview for next week’s brainstorm on Monday, but until then we’d love to hear your feedback on this week’s brainstorm and broadcast, so share and share alike in the comments. Change, as they say, is good.
- Tags:
- brainstorm,
- brainstorm recap,
- light up wall decals,
- p323,
- p325,
- raspberry pi case
Wed, May 9 2012

This Week’s Brainstorm Preview
By baron at 11:30 am

This week’s brainstorm is focusing on the field of outside-the-box electronics, so let’s go out there and make Nikola Tesla proud. The two new topics that will be discussed this Wednesday (6pm EST) are:

- Light Up Wall Decals

- Raspberry Pi Case

If you’re new to brainstorms, allow us to explain. Every week, QDS blows a few product ideas wide open to kick off the design process. You can take part in that. Here’s how:

1. Topics are posted above. In your wildest dreams, what would be the perfect way to make that product? What should it do, and what problems should it prevent? It’s a brainstorm, so anything goes.

2. Visit the QuirkyLive Channel at 6pm ET on Wed. Log in on Ustream and throw ideas at us in the live chat.

3. Can’t join the live brainstorm? Be sure to add your comments here before the start time, and we’ll have them in mind.
- Tags:
- brainstorm,
- light up wall decals,
- raspberry pi case
Fri, May 4 2012

Brainstorm Aftermath and Recap
By Rob G. at 8:00 pm

Below are the results from this week’s Brainstorm session, featuring the collaborative work of our designers, invention ambassadors, and community members (click either image for a larger version):

Product 316: Flour Dispensing Rolling Pin

Product 248: Pill Purse

The full feed for the brainstorm can be viewed here:

Video streaming by Ustream

That’s the recap! We’ll be posting a preview for next week’s brainstorm on Monday, but until then we’d love to hear your feedback on this week’s brainstorm and broadcast, so share and share alike in the comments. Change, as they say, is good.
- Tags:
- brainstorm,
- brainstorm recap,
- flour dispensing rolling pin,
- p248,
- p316,
- pill purse
Tue, May 1 2012

This Week’s Brainstorm Preview
By Rob G. at 12:30 pm

Get out your umbrellas, folks. There’s a storm heading this way. That’s right – we’re brainstorming two new products tomorrow (Wednesday @ 6pm EST):

- Flour Dispensing Rolling Pin

- Pill Purse

If you’re new to brainstorms, allow us to explain. Every week, QDS blows a few product ideas wide open to kick off the design process. You can take part in that. Here’s how:

1. Topics are posted above. In your wildest dreams, what would be the perfect way to make that product? What should it do, and what problems should it prevent? It’s a brainstorm, so anything goes.

2. Visit the QuirkyLive Channel at 6pm ET on Wed. Log in on Ustream and throw ideas at us in the live chat.

3. Can’t join the live brainstorm? Be sure to add your comments here before the start time, and we’ll have them in mind.
- Tags:
- brainstorm,
- flour rolling pin,
- pill purse,
- ustream
Tue, Apr 17 2012

This Week’s Brainstorm Preview
By baron at 2:00 pm

This week’s brainstorm is shaping up to be a fun one, so sprinkle a little glitter on your thinking caps! The two new topics that will be discussed this Wednesday (6pm EST) are:

- Glowing Friendship Bracelet

- Folding Chair 2.0

If you’re new to brainstorms, allow us to explain. Every week, QDS blows a few product ideas wide open to kick off the design process. You can take part in that. Here’s how:

1. Topics are posted above. In your wildest dreams, what would be the perfect way to make that product? What should it do, and what problems should it prevent? It’s a brainstorm, so anything goes.

2. Visit the QuirkyLive Channel at 6pm ET on Wed. Log in on Ustream and throw ideas at us in the live chat.

3. Can’t join the live brainstorm? Be sure to add your comments here before the start time, and we’ll have them in mind.
- Tags:
- brainstorm,
- folding chair,
- friendship bracelet,
- ustream
Fri, Apr 13 2012

Brainstorm Aftermath and Recap
By baron at 2:00 pm

Below are the results from this week’s Brainstorm session, featuring the collaborative work of our designers, invention ambassadors, and community members (click either image for a larger version):

Product 279: WorkBoost Paint Stilts

Product 300: Key Hider

The full feed for the brainstorm can be viewed here:

That’s the recap! We’ll be posting a preview for next week’s brainstorm on Monday, but until then we’d love to hear your feedback on this week’s brainstorm and broadcast, so share and share alike in the comments. Change, as they say, is good.
- Tags:
- brainstorm,
- key hider,
- p279,
- p300,
- paint stilts,
- workboost
Fri, Apr 6 2012

Brainstorm Report and Forecast (Time Change)
By c tran at 12:00 pm

There’s a Brainstorm coming into town next week, but it’s touching down at a different time! Next week’s Brainstorm will be held on Wednesday at 4pm EST. Please board up your windows, stay indoors, and participate with us!

Start Brainstorming with us on these ideas:

-Work Boots (paint stilts)

-Key Hider

Below are the results from last week’s session, featuring the discussion with our designers, invention ambassadors, and community members (click either image for a larger version):

Product 289 – Short Term Breathing Apparatus

Product 297 – The Water Vest

You can view the entire Brainstorm in all its glory here, barring the first couple minutes without audio–it comes in at ~2:27):

If you’re new to brainstorms, allow us to explain. Every week, QDS blows a few product ideas wide open to kick off the design process. You can take part in that. Here’s how:

1. Topics are posted above. In your wildest dreams, what would be the perfect way to make that product? What should it do, and what problems should it prevent? It’s a brainstorm, so anything goes.

2. Visit the QuirkyLive Channel next Wednesday at 4pm EST. Log in on Ustream and throw ideas at us in the live chat.

3. Can’t join the live brainstorm? Be sure to add your comments here before the start time, and we’ll have them in mind.
- Tags:
- brainstorm,
- brainstorm recap,
- p289,
- p297,
- spare air,
- water vest