Why Kirkpoint
Leaders in today's connected economy need to be the first to identify new opportunities and the best at fulfilling unmet needs. Competitive advantage comes from rapidly innovating faster than anyone else. Kirkpoint helps incite new ideas using design-based methods and then guides organizations as they move from needs analysis and early concepts to final delivery.
Product Design Experience
We have deep understanding and practical experience in designing products and services across many industries and enterprise contexts
Outside Perspective
We bring a fresh viewpoint on core competencies, product and services mix, and how to respond to future market needs
Technology Insights
We maintain deep ties to Silicon Valley and other tech corridors worldwide so the latest technology developments can inform our work
World-Class Research
Our methods are built from more than 30 years of research and our experiences at some of the world's top research institutions
Expertise
Our team brings diverse technology-oriented expertise to each engagement. We provide services across all of the process steps involved in creating cutting-edge, market-leading products and service experiences.
Technology Foresight
Developing future-focused viewpoints that inform strategic business planning based on technology trajectories and anticipated needs
Design Thinking
Leading early-stage design efforts and establishing creative exploration best practices for uncovering breakthrough opportunities
Prototype Planning
Devising plans for investigating critical functions and dark horse options by creating informative, minimum-viable prototypes
Product Strategy
Building adaptable product roadmaps encompassing "whole product" experiences that position organizations for sector leadership
Venture Analysis
Exploring business cases, verifying usage scenarios, and building implementation plans for high-ROI "stretch" opportunities
Digital Transformation
Determining how to fuel growth and deliver exceptional experiences to multiple customer sectors through digitalization
Innovation by the Numbers
The need for innovation is accelerating worldwide.
Meanwhile metrics for U.S. innovation activity show a decline.
The path forward is clear -- the U.S. needs to increase its capacity to innovate.
U.S Patents filed, 2023
YOY growth
U.S patents filed, 2023
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VC funding
early-stage, global
(US$Billions)
YOY change, VC funding
early-stage, global
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Technology Domains
The technology landscape is in a constant state of flux. Chasing the latest technology developments makes no sense unless they help you to deliver added value in your sector. We explore how technology advances can transform product experiences and create new opportunities for revenue-generating services.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Developing detailed product scenarios that demonstrate how IoT technologies can meaningfully enhance customer experiences
Human-Centered AI
Identifying specific use cases where artificial intelligence can augment existing products and create new product classes
Unified Collaborative Communications
Applying best practices to enhance collaborative capabilities, build greater cohesion, and embrace innovative ideas.
Data Analytics
Creating systems that support the discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data
Data Visualization
Developing design guidelines for visually introducing the results of dynamically analyzed data in non-traditional user interfaces
Intelligent Workplaces
Combining interactive technologies, sensors, and embedded instrumentation to create workscapes for high-performance teams
Let's Get Started
Strategic innovation is at the core of any successful enterprise. We're ready to help expand your organization's ability to build for the future... are you?
Team
Our team has trained at some of the world's leading research institutions and has put their expertise into practice building new products and services in a variety of industries. Our combination of sophisticated design-related research skills and entrepreneurial experience enables us to craft unique, data-informed solutions for each situation.
Andrew J. Milne, PhD
Managing Principal
Jonathan A. Edelman, MFA PhD
Senior Project Fellow
Ade Mabogunje, PhD
Senior Project Fellow
Tamara Carleton, PhD
Senior Project Fellow
William R. Cockayne, PhD
Senior Project Fellow
Phillip D. Long, PhD
Senior Project FellowContact Us
Accelerate your organization's journey to the future, today.
info@kirkpoint.com
+1 650 665 9968
Palo Alto, CA 94302 USA