Wisp Lab

Wisp Lab

Experiments in technology, creativity, and digital ideas

Seasonal Innovation: Running Winter Weather Experiments in the UK

Seasonal Innovation: Running Winter Weather Experiments in the UK

Cold, wet and dark British weather is a free test chamber for outdoor prototypes. Here's how to design...

From Idea to Pilot: A Beginner's Guide to Validating a Concept

From Idea to Pilot: A Beginner's Guide to Validating a Concept

A practical walkthrough of how to test a new idea cheaply — from mapping assumptions and ranking risk to...

A Comparison of 6 Free Digital Tools for Mapping Ideas

A Comparison of 6 Free Digital Tools for Mapping Ideas

A practical comparison of six free tools for capturing early ideas — whiteboards, mind maps and kanban...

Common Mistakes When Testing Prototypes with Real Users

Common Mistakes When Testing Prototypes with Real Users

Prototype testing fails in quiet ways: leading questions, over-finished designs and ignored accessibility...

Research vs. Experiment: What's the Difference in an Innovation Lab?

Research vs. Experiment: What's the Difference in an Innovation Lab?

Research and experiments both reduce uncertainty, but they answer different questions. Here is how to tell...

The Innovation Lab Safety Checklist: 10 Risks to Review Before You Build

The Innovation Lab Safety Checklist: 10 Risks to Review Before You Build

A practical pre-build safety review for small innovation labs, covering the electrical, chemical, tool and...