Layered Power Management
Back in the day when batteries in remote controls ran low, they would be working one moment and not the next, right? Apparently though, based on how different remotes are designed and how power is…
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Part 2: A bit about my journey for Young Change-makers
Part 2 of a series of posts for young professionals and entrepreneurs. Reflections from 12 years as a freelance innovation and strategy consultant in an increasingly chaotic world. As I mentioned in my last post,…
How Should the Pedestrian Cross the Road?
Many Rolls Royce cars have a sheer vertical drop front design. And while they are extremely powerful and can go fast, they normally don't, because they are meant to transport their occupants safely, in luxury,…
Product Names — What’s in a Name?
When thinking of names for one’s startup or new range of products, people tend to fall into the bucket of ‘let’s go with the first decent name and get started with the business’; or ‘we…
The Simple but Brilliantly Designed Bisleri 5L bottle
In our everyday products, there don’t seem to be too many that actually catch your eye for being beautifully and thoughtfully designed. I can hardly think of any. While I am not a fan of…
Prefer a Plain Product or an Ergonomically Designed One?
Which one’s better, a plain product or an ergonomically designed one? I’m not quite sure, but I think it was Kat Holmes, Chief Design Officer at Salesforce, who mentions an interesting counter-intuitiveness to do with…
Helmets from Scallop Shells
A lot of you probably love scallops?! [controls drool]. Now, imagine scallop shells that are thrown away after we've had the good stuff. Then, imagine 40000 tons of scallop shells thrown away! That is the…
Product Design should factor Human Forgetfulness
Product design should factor for human forgetfulness where possible. This is a picture of the detergent tray from a leading brand, top-loading washing machine. The hole in the tray is where detergent, mixed with water,…
Product Design Inputs for a Standing Desk
Invisible Bed has been an interesting product company. As a recent owner of a wall mounted sit/ stand desk, I recently shared some product design inputs with the CEO. They were well received. The Product:…
Product Design – Bottle Necks
I recently got some (plastic 😬) bottles for home. Not proud of it. But anyway, I noticed a small design anomaly with them. Normally, the neck of most bottles are only slightly shorter than their…