Design Matters
At NewNorth Center, we recognize a need to cultivate creative capabilities.
Jack’s Blend
I'm currently enrolled at NewNorth Center, taking part in a class called Innovation Methods Certification. It is a one-year class where we study the discipline of innovation.
Made in Michigan - Put me in Coach: Lacks uses futures research to inform diversification efforts
While NewNorth helps people get to thinking differently about their businesses, the key is to also provide tools for them to apply what they learn and be able to get management buy-in for the change.
Collaboration adds value to West Michigan
To remain competitive, our companies look to us to assist them in securing talent, connect to innovation networks, and access new technologies and potential collaborators. Similarly, our region becomes more competitive the more we increase our scope by partnering with our peers.
Manufacturer rethinks processes to be purposeful in innovating
NewNorth taught him ways to be more intentional in the innovation process and not leave success to chance, he said.
Survey shows businesses lacking innovation
The purpose of the survey was to help businesses in the three-state area see how innovation can help them grow revenue and jobs.
Survey: Midwest executives value innovation, but many companies lack the structure to support it
"We firmly believe that the diligent pursuit of commercially viable innovation can help launch a new era of economic viability in our region and beyond."
A Peek Into the Future of Commuting
As gasoline-powered cars are slowly giving way to electric vehicles (EVs) today, what will come next?
NewNorth Center begins regional benchmarking process on innovation
The IQ survey will provide a benchmark for the "health of the area" in terms of innovation.
Survey looks to measure businesses’ ‘innovation quotient’
Innovation is important to the long-term growth and success of businesses
We Want to Hear From You!
What do you think about innovation? Do we all have a similar understanding of what it is – and how innovation can be leveraged for economic benefit?
Helping companies realize the power of design
From MiBiz article: “When there’s right and left brain synergy, you can look through a different prism and open your mind to ideas you wouldn’t otherwise think of. When you see what you couldn’t see before, you’ll be astonished. At NewNorth Center, we’re passionate about helping companies discover this.”
NewNorth finds success training companies in design thinking to spur innovation
NewNorth focuses on helping non-designers and designers alike to better grasp the process of innovation.
Using Design Thinking, to Bring Michigan Out of Its Doldrums
Fast Company: NewNorth Center is part innovation consultant, part school, part creative retreat.
Whole-mind thinking: New design institute tackles corporate creativity
Companies need disciplined creative systems just as much as their disciplined operating systems.
NewNorth leverages a culture of innovation
Good design takes everything into consideration, from environment to function. NewNorth Center for Design in Business is no different.
Entrepreneur plans to headquarter nonprofit NewNorth Center in Holland
Entrepreneur Nate Young wants to bring together creative right brain thinkers and data-driven, left-brain thinkers to create better corporations.