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November 16, 2006
Creating the products of tomorrow in Inventionland
What if you worked on a pirate ship, in a cave with fake deer and fish, in a giant baby crib or a tree house instead of an office? Chances are, you'd be more innovative and creative. That's the premise behind the creation of the fantastical new "invention factory" of Davison Design and Development. Inventionland, which opened its doors on November 8, was built to "free the creative mind" and create the "products of tomorrow." As the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette explains, Inventionland is a leading-edge design and innovation incubator that feels much like stepping into an adventure from Alice in Wonderland or a Hollywood movie set:
"The pirate ship, crib, rock cave and tree house are just four of the 15 fantastical sets that comprise the company's offices, now known as Inventionland. The "magical wonderland" is the work of company founder George M. Davison, who believes that creativity is best fostered in an imaginative environment. Many of the designs harken back to his childhood -- the concept behind the office is not unlike Story Book Forest at Idlewild Park, which Mr. Davison, 42, visited frequently as a child. "Growing up, it was one of my favorite places to be," he said, watching the indoor waterfall he built outside the rock cave."
Davison Design and Development's services include everything from research, industrial design, virtual reality, and product samples to packaging, presentation for possible licensing, and royalty management. For more on this invention wonderland, check out the collection of photos on Flickr here.
[image: Inventionland]
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