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The Reinvention of Straws: From Plastic to Bamboo, Steel, and Glass

The Reinvention of Straws: From Plastic to Bamboo, Steel, and Glass

Mako Design + Invent
June 7, 2018

There are tons of products that we use often – even daily – without thinking twice about them. One of these products is the straw. We use it to sip... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
June 7, 2018
Kevin Mako Nominated for the EY Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Kevin Mako Nominated for the EY Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Mako Design + Invent
June 5, 2018

EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Awards recognizes some of the most innovative and influential leaders in the world. For the past 25 years, these awards have recognized the achievements of... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
June 5, 2018
Invention Makers Create the First Mobile Phone with 3D Technology

Invention Makers Create the First Mobile Phone with 3D Technology

Mako Design + Invent
May 31, 2018

You know when you hear about a product innovation that you need to see in order to believe it? That’s the case with RED’s Hydrogen One Handset, which the company... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
May 31, 2018
B8ta is Innovating the Retail Store Space

B8ta is Innovating the Retail Store Space

Mako Design + Invent
May 24, 2018

B8ta stores are changing the way consumers shop with their new type of retail store designed for trying and buying the latest tech products. Their innovative type of store can... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
May 24, 2018
New Innovation: The MAKO Student Innovation Award at Ryerson’s DMZ Sandbox

New Innovation: The MAKO Student Innovation Award at Ryerson’s DMZ Sandbox

Mako Design + Invent
May 23, 2018

In the glow of the floor-to-ceiling ballistic blue foam pyramid at the Ryerson Sandbox DMZ, the MAKO Student Innovation Award contestants excitedly discuss each other’s presentations. They await the decision... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
May 23, 2018
Alexa is Going Kid-Friendly

Alexa is Going Kid-Friendly

Mako Design + Invent
May 17, 2018

Last month, Amazon revealed that they were taking their popular virtual assistant, Alexa and making it kid-friendly, an invention idea for kids that is the first of its kind. About... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
May 17, 2018
MAKO Wins Silver at the 2018 Creativepool Annual

MAKO Wins Silver at the 2018 Creativepool Annual

Mako Design + Invent
May 15, 2018

On May 10th at Banking Hall in London, the Creativepool Annual 2018 winners were revealed, and industrial design firm MAKO Design + Invent is thrilled to have taken home silver... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
May 15, 2018
Western’s Entrepreneur Connector Event and Showcase

Western’s Entrepreneur Connector Event and Showcase

Mako Design + Invent
May 9, 2018

On Tuesday, May 15th, product design firm MAKO Design + Invent will be attending the Western Entrepreneur Connector Event and Showcase which will connect entrepreneurs in Toronto with Kevin Mako,... Read More

Mako Design + Invent
May 9, 2018