Creating a Stress-Free Environment
Charles Bombardier, Founder, CharlesBombardier.com
Related Trend Reports
AI, Art & Design, Billboards, Boomers, Business, Credit Crunch, Eco, Gadgets, Life Stages, Lifestyle, Luxury, Marketing, Sports, Tech, Unique
3 Questions with Charles Bombardier
1. How do you generate new ideas?
Ideas always come to me very early in the morning. I will wake up and suddenly I have to grab a piece of paper to write my new idea down before I forget, and start thinking about the day-to-day stuff. I also read different magazines such as Popular Mechanics or Scientific American for inspiration.
2. What makes an innovative culture? How do you create a culture of innovation?
If you wish to innovate, you need free up some time to think. You can’t rush creativity, and good ideas come to me when I am relaxed [as opposed] to being stressed with a deadline. I get up every morning with new ideas, then I begin to work on them as soon as the concept comes to me. So flexible hours to work, and a small percentage of free time allocated to innovate, help increase the output.
3. Looking to the future, how are you going to be a leader in innovation?
I am going to continue to design my concepts, taking inspiration from everywhere and various contributors. I had my first job on the assembly line when I was 16 years old, and from there I have found my passion in designing these concept vehicles. I will continue to use the inspiration and the knowledge I discover in my daily life to fuel innovation now and in the future.
References: charlesbombardier
Featured Articles

Electric Fever
The death of gas guzzlers, fueled by the drive for electric innovation

Retro Revival
The return of classic cars in the form of modern luxury super cars

Public Transtainability
Environmentally conscious transit alternatives of the future

Eco Rebellion
The production of exuberant supercars that rebel green activism

Automotive Minisizing
Smaller cars for eco, budget and simplified lifestyles

Timber Two-Wheelers
Designers craft wooden bikes for green-minded riders

Compact Commute
As real estate becomes more costly, urbanites turn to mini-sizing their lives

AUTOmatic
Driverless technologies enhance the driving experience

Commuter Targeting
As public transit becomes more appealing, advertisers up creativity