AREAS of SPECIALTY
We specialize in the following seven areas and their sub-industries:
Design & Engineering
Everything that is man-made has been designed by someone, from the earliest stone axe to our largest
skyscrapers. Most of today's design, (including Architecture, Automotive Design, Interface Design and even Sportswear) is the result of
a close collaboration between designers and engineers. Designers and engineers solve related problems, but think in dissimilar ways. One
must "mind the gap". We are very familiar with both sides of the equation and help bridge that gap.
[ Industrial Design; Consumer Electronics; Architecture; Hardware and Software Development; Product Design; Internet and New Media
Platforms; Web and Database Design; Data Security; Alternative Energy ]
Arts & Culture
Where would our society be without Arts & Culture? Our arts are in many respects, the measure of our civilization. Today, the Arts are
undergoing a major transformation due to the impact of new technologies. We help arts & culture professionals navigate these changes
and position their work in a compelling and memorable way. [ Areas of Interest: Fine Art, Music, Photography, Film
and Media Arts; Interior, Furniture, Fashion Design. ]
Science & Technology
New developments in scientific research and breakthroughs in technology are driving the transformation of many industries, often in ways
that are not obvious. New ideas, new tools, new processes and new ways of connecting the dots lie at the core of invention and innovation.
Collaborations between artists, scientists and technologists are generating promising new ways of approaching old problems. We support
the hard work of bringing the future to life. [ Areas of Interest: Physics, Astrophysics, Geoscience, Planetary Science,
BioTech, Visualization, Cybernetics, Cognitive Science, Complexity, Nanotechnology, Consciousness, Space Exploration. ]
Performance, Advanced and Custom Vehicles
Automobiles and motorcycles are undergoing a major transformation... away from the
internal combustion engine towards a high-performance, electrified future. Personally, we will always love the sound of a supercharged
Hemithe whirr and whine of electric vehicles just doesn't have the same impact. However, the stunning advance in the performance
of electric power trains in the motorsports world over the last five years certainly gets our motors running. Innovation in racing
technology filters down into our daily drivers. The future is unfolding before our eyes. [ Areas of Interest: Cars,
Trucks & Motorcycles, Aftermarket Products, Custom Culture and Motorsports. ]
Education & Learning Systems
Education is the cornerstone of our democratic ideals and our collective, global future. Our public education system is in a shambles,
and our colleges and universities are also undergoing major disruption and transformation. Every little bit helps, and we can help with
you with the design, development, distribution and marketing of your Online and Classroom-based programs. [ Areas of
Interest: Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional-level Courses; Curricula and Program Development; Corporate Training Programs; Public-Private
Educational Partnerships; Workshops, Symposia and Conferences; New Learning Systems. ]
Sustainable Communities
Small, traditional and declining communities can be reimagined as vibrant centers of local culture and
color... while simultaneously preserving and protecting the community's unique history, traditions and attributes. We assist in enabling
local artists, artisans and other local cultural treasures to establish small, thriving businesses that generate a source of revenues and
create jobs. This emphasis on local entrepreneurs is integrated with larger development initiatives. [ Areas of Interest:
Regional Strategic Planning, City Master Planning, Downtown Revitalization, Regional Economic Development Programs, New Job Creation Programs,
Arts & Business Education, Entrepreneural Training and Mentoring Programs, Arts as an Economic Driver initiatives, Local and Regional
Marketing. ]
Heritage & Eco/Adventure Travel
Establishing a sustainable educational and economic base for communities undergoing transition involves introducing these communities to niche
enthusiast audiences. With our associate Reena Gordon of Remarkable Ventures, we help develop and market immersive Heritage, Cultural
and Eco-Travel experiences for the informed traveler interested in chance encounters, challenging life-long learning and personal growth.
[ Areas of Interest: Traditional Communities, American Indian Communities, Former Industrial Towns, Natural Preserves
and Parks, Regional Eco-Tourism Programs, Heritage & Cultural Tourism Programs, Adventure Travel. ]