While walking down our hallway at bb7, I overheard one of our software engineers (Keith) and one of our electrical engineers (Tom) having a heated discussion about battery usage, onboard storage, and data transfer. They were working through the pros...

The most amazing science stories often start with simple questions that launch significant inquiries. For several years, scientists have known that in Antarctica, the rivers and lakes are under the ice instead of on top like we’re used to here...

One of the most valuable tools in the design thinking process is journey mapping. It is an exploratory tool that provides ideas for further development. A journey map displays the experience – ideal or actual – a user has with...

Design for manufacturing speeds development, compliance, and approval while trimming away costs. Orthopedic Design & Technology expands on this principle in the following article, quoting our very own Steve Dieter. There is nothing medical device manufacturing (MDM) engineers or designers...

HOW TO DRAW THE MOST OUT OF USER INTERVIEWS. Users determine a product's success. It is important to connect with users early and often to develop a user-centered design. There are many tools designers can use to obtain key insights...