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An ergonomics lesson usually provided by an Ikea video, promoting their paper catalog (the "bookbook™") is fantastic from many points of view. It became viral because of making fun of Apple product introduction. It could also be a self-mockery...

Do not close any Design Phase without this. This extensive design review checklist is to be used at the end of the design phase of any product, to avoid potentially basic or stupid mistakes that may later be very...

"Forms Follow Function" is an old key design concept that started in architecture in the mid of the XX's. Modern product design, so as value analysis and ergonomics on one side, and modern CAD system ability to design almost...

Product designers and marketers can use color coding for 3 reasons: to convey a message, to convey a feeling, or to easily distinguish between elements. As such this design trick should be used as frequently as possible in any...

Versatility in Product Design is risky: by trying to combine too many features, the risk is to obtain either a complicated product, fragile, costly or reaching none of the intended users or market.jack of all trades, master of none...

"Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated. It is hard to make something simple."Sir Richard BransonSo let's Design Simple and here is why and how!See the lithography above, from Pablo Picasso's sketch of one of his...

In some industries, Design for Cleanability is just a must (food, medical), in all others, you may just want your product to be and maintain clean during its usage. This article reviews traditional and innovative design tips and recommendations.To...

You never get old, or in a somehow similar way, you can get old at any age. Find yourself out.So choose the most appropriate or suggest yours on the right: When everybody around you is a kid When you wake up...

Got no innovation ideas? Tired of hearing problems, complaints, negative feedback, or never-ending suggestions from customers, users, colleagues ... or even yourself? Here is why you should welcome these in product design!User's feedbacks are the gold nuggets to improve your...

Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is one of the lean methodologies developed initially by Shigeo Shingo in Japan to increase productivity by decreasing downtimes during change of tools.For big factory toolings, this is in reality usually still more...