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Have you ever thought about how and why something was designed? Who was considered a “stakeholder” for the design? And what biases are baked within the process of designing something? These are some ...

The pace of product design, development, and manufacturing is accelerating like never before, and consumers are demanding more from their products. Many products, like coffee makers and even doorbells ...

To overcome resource scarcity, meet emissions targets and exceed customer expectations, manufacturers are steadily increasing their environmental consciousness. Those set to succeed are doing so ...

The employee experience continues to remain a top priority for organizations. Many are embarking on transformational journeys to shift the structure, approach and culture of their human resources ...

Architecture encompasses a comprehensive design process that incorporates various steps and considerations for transforming abstract ideas into well-designed and functional projects. While specific ...

Technical personnel such as engineers and designers need to have input on a device's features and intended functions. In the fiercely competitive medical device and instrumentation industry, speeding ...

Love it or hate it, many teachers have seen just how much technology has changed the landscape of education. Within this rapidly changing landscape, teachers have taken on a role much different from ...

Design thinking is everywhere, but definitions and interpretations vary. Design thinking is everywhere, but definitions and interpretations vary. Is it a paradigm allowing you to “think like a ...