A prototype is an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process. It is generally used to evaluate a new design based on its intended goal.
Read MoreHumidity-controlled Soft Robotic Actuation
A new spore-based composite material moves in response to water and humidity for new robotic and other novel applications.
Read MoreDesigning for inclusivity
What exactly is designing for inclusivity, and how can we implement it
Read MoreDesign problem statements — what they are and how to frame them
What exactly are design problem statements, and how do we frame them?
Read MoreThe CYBRTRCK - Design takeaways from Musk's latest innovation
Elon Musk’s Cybertruck caused a wave of furore when it was released - what design lessons can we learn from this
Read MoreWhite Label Products, what they are and how to tackle their design and development
What exactly are White Label Products, why are they a growing challenge for modern designers, and how to best tackle them
Read MoreDesign: Creation versus Curation
Design is not all about creation, but rather involves a mix of curation and creation.
Read MoreSystems thinking - an alternative approach to product and system design
How systems thinking is a viable alternative to developing a product or system as compared to other problem solving methodologies such as design thinking.
Read MoreIts time to think about product thinking - Inspired by Nikkel Blase’s piece on product design
Product designer Nikkel Blase wrote a piece on how product thinking is becoming more relevant in today’s product design techniques. By thinking about the product before designing the features, the designer is able to develop products which solves problems and fit better with the needs of consumer
Read MoreNew concept car LQ by Toyota demonstrates potential future of driverless cars
Toyota has managed to come up with a new concept car, the LQ, which demonstrates the potential of integrating an AI assistant with a driverless car, as well as other additional technologies which can be used to enhance the experience of passengers
Read MoreNew process developed for easier 3D printing of actuators for mini Soft-Robots
A team of researchers from China and Singapore used digital light projection printing to simplify the fabrication of tiny soft robots for novel applications such as in medical technology
Read MoreThe future of transport - the Hyperloop
Virgin Hyperloop One is pitching its technology as the world's most efficient mode of transportation.
Read MoreThe future of bioplastic
Lucy Hughes used fish waste to create MarinaTex, a more environmentally friendly bioplastic which acts as a better alternative to single-use plastic
Read MoreLessons on design learnt from the 1903 iteration of Alice in Wonderland
Lessons on design learnt from the 1903 iteration of Alice in Wonderland, and how it impacts our design ethic.
Read More3D printing meets felt
Recent developments in 3D printing technology has allowed the creation of architectural elements such as Acoustic panels using robotic needle felting.
Read MoreVR and AR Tools Provide Improved Products, Faster Production, and Lower Costs
For manufacturers, using VR visualizations reduces the cost and time of developing physical prototypes, and drives down the cost of rework due to design errors.
Read MoreTiny Robots Powered By Vibrations Eyed for Medical Applications
Robots the size of the world’s smallest ant and actuated by vibration could potentially be used to move objects or repair injuries inside the body.
Read MoreDanish designers propose using roaming 3D-printing robots to repair environments
Danish designers propose using roaming 3D-printing robots to repair environments on land, air and sea.
Read MoreDefying gravity - how pressure difference in a tree trunk transfers water from the bottom to the top
How the immense pressure difference between the roots and leaves can cause water to flow up the tree trunk.
Read MoreBiohacking and how it makes meditech safer
How a biohacking symposium helps develop security better
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