Sticking to it

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Journeys of Innovation

Sticking to it

Inspired by the need for a bookmark that would stick to but not damage pages, inventor Art Fry collaborated with his colleagues at 3M to design and develop one of the bestselling and most iconic office supply products in the world: Post-it Notes.

Now ubiquitous in places from home offices to Hollywood sets, the popularity of the little square sticky pads didn’t happen overnight.

Hear about his process, his career as an inventor, and his perspective on innovation today.

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Each month, our Journeys of Innovation series tells the stories of inventors or entrepreneurs who have made a positive difference in the world. 

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