Category Archives: Innovation

This is something that, when introduced to a group, is considered new by the members of the group. This is irrespective of how long or short the innovation has actually been in existence or recognized by other groups, societies, or social systems.

Prototyping a Board Game

An Inexpensive Prototyping Technique for the Independent Inventor

You have an idea, but you are not really sure what to do first. One of the first things you can do is to create an inexpensive prototype. This will help you visualize what you want to accomplish and evaluate its feasibility. There are several types of prototypes. The low-fidelity type, which is the subject of this article, is very economical when compared to other prototyping methods. Continue reading

Wikimedia Hackathon

Hacking to Create Tech Buzz in NE Indiana

Hackathons serve several purposes, one of which is to create buzz about technology. The Center for Creative Collaboration at Indiana Tech has designed the WarriorHack, a 24-hour marathon hackathon for precisely that purpose. It begins on February 20, 2015 at 6:00 pm and will be held on Fort Wayne’s Indiana Tech campus. The WarriorHack provides technology enthusiasts with an opportunity to demonstrate technical skill and create a new product, as well as to promote tech innovation in northeastern Indiana. It is not the first hackathon in the local area, but it will reportedly be the largest one in northeastern Indiana to date. Continue reading