As all of you lovers out there are aware, today is Valentine’s Day, a time to express our love to our “sweeties,” “honies” or whatever your preferred pet name for your lover is!

Now, we know you can do this in a number of ways… chocolates, flowers, jewelry, etc. But, why not show your Valentine you care with some holiday-themed Davison designs?

Fill up the heart-shaped Silicone Cookie Bowl with your sweet’s favorite sweets!

This great baking tool, designed for Xtraordinary Home Products, allows you to bake “D-licious” cookies and fill them with fruit, pudding, ice cream or anything your little heart desires!

If those treats don’t have your Valentine swooning, how about baking up something in the Sweetheart Silicone Dessert Pan?

Joining the original Dessert Bar Pan, which was designed for our client, Joseph, the heart-shaped Sweetheart pan allows you to cook up “D-lightful” treats that no Valentine can deny!

And, if you don’t have a Valentine to spoil this year, that’s just more “D-licious” treats for you! Happy Valentine’s Day!

* Typical client projects are not licensed, sold on any market or profitable.

Tell one, tell all… today marks the start of something very new and very exciting here at Davison!  Tonight, we begin our Dare to Invent webisode series!!

The innovative, new 12 episode series will showcase Davison clients and their inventions… from product inception to licensing and beyond!

The very first Dare to Invent episode features Colorado inventor, Joy, and her Party on the Go!  Mr. Davison and several other members of our creative team are also featured in the interactive video clip, which tells the story of how the Party on the Go came to be.

According to Mr. Davison, the first episode is especially moving, because it allows viewers to watch Joy, a hopeful inventor, recognize her dream.

“Everyone got to see the end of the dream, the fulfillment of the dream – receiving her first big check,” said Mr. Davison.

The episode is live right now and you can tune in to watch on YouTube or through a link on Davison.com!

After the Dare to Invent series debut, a new episode is to be released every other week!

For a behind-the-scenes sneak peak, we’ve showcased some photos from the video shoot; but, be sure to tune in to watch the entire Dare to Invent episode now!

A typical client project is not licensed, sold in stores or profitable.

“America’s Largest Invention Factory” is making international headlines again!  This time, the host of a popular German television show, “Galileo,” toured Inventionland to see the “world’s most creative workspace” for himself! 

The host’s tour appeared as a segment called “Bildgeschichte Inventionland” on the German TV show and on their website!

 So, what did “Bildgeschichte Inventionland” (or “Picture Story Inventionland”) have to say about Inventionland?  We’ve copied the show information below for you to enjoy:

“Ein Büro, in dem Angestellte auf einem Piratenschiff arbeiten? Oder mitten während der Arbeitszeit mit einer gigantischen Carrerabahn spielen? Unglaublich, aber tägliche Realität…”

What does it all mean?!    Well, thanks to Google Translate, we now know!

“An office in which employees are working on a pirate ship?  Or play during the middle of working with a giant slot car track? Unbelievable, but a daily reality…”

Well, that may not be exactly how we would have said it, but we think they get the gist of our creative workplace!

We’re working on getting a copy of the video with at least some subtitles and you can also visit “Galileo” online to find out a little more about the show; but, we’ll warn you, the Inventionland video there only loads for German users!

Nonetheless, we’ve got the German version of the show below, so you can get a look at Inventionland from an international point of view!  Enjoy!

To say we had a “rockin eve” after we received this next message would be MAJOR understatement! After a certain, very famous entertainment icon got a glimpse of the History Channel’s “Inventionland” reality TV special, which we are proud to say we had a hand in helping with, he had some very encouraging words!

We were so excited with his response that we couldn’t help but share the news! See his original email below!

—— Forwarded Message
From: Stanley
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03
To: ‘GMD’, ‘Jay’
Cc: “Michael
Subject: FW: “INVENTIONLAND”

George:

Dick Clark’s response is not only gratifying but a professional ‘thumbs up.’

Love ya.

Stan

—–Original Message—–
From: Kari
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 2:18 PM
To: Stanley
Subject: “INVENTIONLAND”

Thanks for sending along the copy of “Inventionland,” Stan.

I found it fun to watch and most interesting and, undoubtedly, will be a
successful History channel venture.

Much luck to you … I appreciate your sending it.

Sincerely,
Dick [Clark]

____________

It’s an honor to receive such praise from such an accomplished icon! We would love to see more messages like this in our inbox!

Recently, The Washington Post named Pittsburgh on their “In” list, pushing previous “In” city, Portland, Oregon to the “Out” list.  Following the announcement, several online articles and blogs helped tell the world just what was so “IN” and exciting about the Steel City.

The article “Pittsburgh, PA.:  Entertainment Capital of the World?” gives an awesome glimpse at what makes Pittsburgh so special, even citing something we’re all very, very close to!

Calling the entertainment industry “Pittsburgh’s new steel,” the article references the filming of Batman’s “The Dark Knight” and Tom Cruise’s “One Shot.”  Moving on to TV, the article gives a special shout out to the recent History Channel “Inventionland” reality TV show special.

“And Pittsburgh is even a force on the reality front… the History Channel just aired a pilot of Inventionland, a show based on George Davison’s Willy-Wonka-esque inventor’s shop here,” the article said.

Click here to read the entire article and find out why next year’s article may be “Hollywood, out – Pittsburgh, IN!”

In response to Inventionland’s recent feature in the Wall Street Journal, the “Ridiculously Efficent” blog called Inventionland, “the epitome of a creative office!”

The “Ridiculously Efficient” article goes on to compliment the very nature of how business is done around Inventionland.

“With its high-volume output and whimsical atmosphere, Davison['s] Inventionland has clearly found an ideal (and profitable) blend of work and play,” the article said.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates on Davison and Inventionland in the news!

Recently, we announced that our client, Jean’s, Meatball Baker, which offers a healthy alternative to greasy meatballs, was featured in the most recent Avon catalog and at shopavon.com.

It turns out, that great news was just the first bit of excitement the Meatball Baker has been cooking up lately!  Nearly as soon as we heard that our “Meatball Queen” Became an “Avon Lady,” the Meatball Baker was back at it!

This time, it was Good Morning America’s (GMA) ”Secret Steals and Deals” website that featured the Meatball Baker – and for 60% off at that!  For 48 hours, interested cooks everywhere could purchase the Meatball Baker for $8.80!

GMA also published an accompanying article called “Mom Inventions: Exclusive Deals and Steals, Just for ‘GMA’ Viewers,” which commended our client, Jean, on her invention.

“Mom/grandmother inventor “Jean the Meatball Queen” partnered with Davison, a new-products development company, to develop this rack that holds small, medium and extra-large meatballs letting all the fat drain into the bottom of baker,” the article stated.

We couldn’t wait to be the first to tell Jean the great news either!

“To be truthful, I am not much of a TV watcher, so I really never heard of it until you just told me about it.  I do like the publicity though,” said Jean.   Jean expressed how happy she was about all the exposure her Meatball Baker has received and said she, sometimes, is still in disbelief!

“At times, it is still hard to believe that my idea has truly came to life.  I am seeing my idea used in other ways too, meaning I have seen my pan duplicated with just a change in the handle at a Farm & Fleet store in Eau Claire, Wi.  I have also seen the meatloaf pan where the grease drains through a grid for a healthier meal.  So, I look at it as my idea must have been a good one, if it is being used in all sorts of ways,” said Jean.

As for the possibility of her invention being in the news even more?

“The press can talk about my pan all they want,” said Jean. 

Speaking of great press for Davison-designed products, we also found the Silicone Dessert Bar Pan on a Bed Bath & Beyond advertisement on the NBC Today Show website!

What will be the next Davison-designed product we find out there?  We can’t wait to see!

A typical project does not get a royalty agreement, sell in stores or generate a profit.

At a time when many people may be feeling like abandoning their 2012 health resolutions, Davison is ready to help you keep them!

From now until January 31, 2012, we’re giving away three cooking products that were designed by Davison in collaboration with Jokari, Inc. to help with maintaining healthy portions!

That’s right, for a limited time, you have the chance to win:

The Healthy Steps Pasta Basket and the Healthy Steps Serving Set make it easy to control portions by helping you measure out healthy serving sizes!  With the Health Steps Produce Pro, you can ensure you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables!  Here’s to a healthy 2012! 

Sounds great, right?  And, this is one resolution that’s easy to keep!  All you have to do to enter is “Like” Davison on Facebook!

After January 31, 2012, we’ll randomly select one Facebook fan as our healthy winner!

And, as if you needed another reason to enter, here are some great recipes to jump-start your healthy habit with your new Davison-designed products.  Happy Cooking! 

Healthy Steps Garden Fresh Primavera

Healthy Steps Simple Salmon with Sauce

Healthy Steps Simple Chicken Salad

Healthy Steps Semi-Homemade Vegetable Soup

To be eligible, entries must be made between January 17, 2012 and January 31, 2012. The employees of Davison and members of their respective immediate families are not eligible to enter this giveaway. One winner will be chosen at random and will win all three products with a retail value of $50.  No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

Davison’s research, development and presentation services are provided for an upfront fee paid by the client and a contingent fee, or a percentage of royalties obtained by the client, if any. New product development is an uncertain endeavor and the use of Davison’s services typically does not result in a license agreement, sales on any market or profit to the inventor. Davison does not perform analysis of the feasibility, marketability, patentability or profitability of ideas submitted to it.

Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article called “Workplace Wonderland,” which featured our creative workplace, Inventionland, and our CEO and founder, Mr. Davison!  Since the article was published, the United Inventors Association of America and Yahoo! Finance both republished the Journal’s post! 

This morning, we’ve got a special message from our CEO and founder, in response to the Wall Street Journal article and all the press that he’s received from it!

“I always dreamed of being in the Wall Street Journal when I was a boy in my teens, reviewing the paper with my grandfather.  This is one of the best days of my life.  A moment to reflect and be grateful for wonderful people who have, are and will shape my life and the Mission of Davison.  Happy New Year!

George… Aka Mr. D”

And, Mr. Davison wasn’t the only one who was impressed with the article… or Inventionland for that matter!  Thanks to Yahoo! Finance, who reposted “Workplace Wonderland,” many admirers have shared their comments on “America’s largest invention factory!”

We’ve listed ten of the most creative comments below: 

From Texas to Maryland to… Sweden… everyone’s noticing Inventionland!  So cool!

While you were out and about shopping this holiday season, it is very likely that you may have seen that Davison “D” on store shelves… or online… or in your MAILBOX?!

That’s right, the adorable Davison-designed Pugz Shoes for Dogs were featured in Bed Bath & Beyond’s holiday mailer!  In a section called “Gifts Fur Them,” the doggie boots were advertised for $19.99!  You can also find them at Bed Bath & Beyond online, here!

While that is quite the “steal,” Meijer.com again featured Pugz as “Today’s Big Steal” in early December!  (You may remember, they also featured Pugz as the daily steal in November!)

The Meijer website featured the boots at 53% off, or a whopping $13.99!

 You can bet that with all these great deals, Pugz are flying off store shelves and onto the feet of four-legged friends everywhere!  We’ve posted a video below of Cocoa, an adorable pup that’s modeling Pugz!  

 And, oh, are there more… visit the links below to watch more adorable pups in Pugz!

Gracie — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tioFyhj2U4
Noah –  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=035aofBsBm

Well, we had a hunch this year was going to be a BIG one!  And, you may agree the pictures in this post are worth way more than 1,000 words!

High above the bright lights of Las Vegas and before the ball ever dropped on Times Square in New York, it was Mr. Davison and the cast of the History Channel’s reality show special, ”Inventionland,” that appeared brightly lit in Sin City and the Big Apple!

That’s right, the day before the History Channel aired the special that featured three of our inventors, along with an awesome cast of creationeers, and Mr. Davison, himself, these digital billboards were brightly displayed in the busiest sections of these two very, very busy cities!

As you know, and as the song goes, “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere;” so, we can’t wait to see where we’ll be making our next appearance!  Stay tuned!