User Research, Sustainability, Design + More: Top 5 blogs 2010-2011
Posted by Tristan Sedgwick on Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Conducting User Research in the OR
Medical device manufacturers understand the need to conduct in-depth user research in the field (design ethnography) as part of the product requirements process, but little information exists on what to expect when conducting user research in the OR. Although every hospital is different, here is some practical advice from Farm’s experience…
http://www.farmpd.com/Farm-Blog/bid/75996/Conducting-User-Research-in-the-OR-What-You-Should-Know
Sustainable Product Design: One Powerful Principal
An individual perspective on a research study titled "Sustainability & Innovation Global Executive Study and Research Project." The bottom line: Companies who embrace sustainability are winning. A focus on one powerful, underlying principle that any company should consider…
http://www.farmpd.com/Farm-Blog/bid/62785/Sustainable-Product-Design-One-Powerful-Principle
Selecting Cities for User Research
How do you select cities for user research? You should select cities based on the type of research—is it generative field research to identify user needs or areas for innovation, or formative testing of prototypes in order to get design feedback? Select cities based on the type of research you’re doing…
http://www.farmpd.com/Farm-Blog/bid/49324/Selecting-Cities-for-User-Research
System Design for Auditory Perception
Auditory fatigue, or auditory desensitization, occurs in many working environments where auditory perceptual needs go unmet. Poor auditory environments challenge our ability to understand a situation, make appropriate decisions, and respond in a timely manner. Fortunately, these challenges can and should be addressed through appropriate auditory system design…
http://www.farmpd.com/Farm-Blog/bid/39048/System-Design-for-Auditory-Perception
Ideation Throughout Medical Product Development
A wide range of techniques have been developed to help product development teams produce novel ideas effectively and efficiently. Unfortunately, few design professionals are aware of these methods, and even fewer understand the elements of creativity to help make ideation sessions more productive…
http://www.farmpd.com/Farm-Blog/bid/64442/Ideation-Throughout-Medical-Product-Development