In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss the complicated role of pressure in the development of creative and innovative ideas or technologies. For more on this topic, please subscribe to the Design30 Substack where my most recent post is available and serves as a nice companion to this episode. | Show Notes - Learn more about the discovery of the Neutron here: https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/200705/physicshistory.cfm | | | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode I provide one simple strategy to improve efficiency and reduce errors. What's the secret? You're duplicating information too often! Stop it! Duplicating information requires you to update multiple documents, videos, or files when that information changes, which it inevitably will. Change is constant at work just as it is in life. So, prepare for it and do not place the same information in multiple locations that will all require individual attention and updates in the future. Never duplicate information without strategy and forethought! | | | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
Fake FAQs is a series within the Design30 Podcast where I answer fake frequently asked questions. Yes, the questions are fake but the answers are real. This week I answered the following questions: 1) Why did you start the Design30 Podcast? 2) What book has been the most impactful on you in your design career? 3) What is the next skill you are hoping to learn? 4) What is a critique you have never forgotten and has served as motivation? Show Notes - Creative Confidence by Tom and David Kelley: https://a.co/d/1iRFqp2 Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss four lessons I learned from the Bell Labs "Idea Factory". If you want to understand how good ideas are developed and incentivized it is imperative that you study the habits, beliefs, and actions of successful companies. As the R&D department of AT&T, Bell Labs created more innovative and world changing technologies than any other company in the world. It's probably a good idea to understand how they came up with all of these good ideas! Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Show Notes - The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner: https://a.co/d/ci3nz9G Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2022 Design30 LLC.
In this episode, I follow up on last weeks episode to provide some design principles and takeaways from the Q-Collar. I discuss three primary takeaways: 1) Simple is Hard 2) Change Your Perspective 3) Good Design Improves Lives. This episode references the Design30 Substack, so become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Show Notes - Q-Collar: https://q30.com Design30 Substack Article: https://design30.substack.com/p/huh-thats-simple?sd=pf "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2022 Design30 LLC.
In this episode I go through the website for the innovative new product called the Q-Collar. This simple yet effective device has been proven to reduce traumatic brain injury (TBI) in athletes as well as service members. It has been worn by NFL athletes (among others) to reduce the negative impacts of repetitive head impacts and concussions. In my opinion, this device is a perfect example of how design and creative thinking can be utilized to create products capable of improving and/or saving lives. Please note, I have no affiliation with Q30 Innovations or the design/testing of the Q-Collar. I simply saw the device being used on TV and got curious. Please go check out the Q30 website and find out more about the Q-Collar for yourself. Show Notes - Q-Collar Website: https://q30.com Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional nor am I qualified to make a medical evaluation of the Q-Collars performance. "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2022 Design30 LLC.
What is the tradeoff between flexibility and usability? When should you favor a flexible product over a usable product? How does flexibility impact efficiency in design? I answer all of those questions and more in this episode of the Design30 Podcast. Show Notes - Sources: Universal Principles of Design: https://a.co/d/67LZnbh "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2022 Design30 LLC.
In this week's episode I present a Call to Criticism! Criticism of this podcast. I want to hear your thoughts. What do you like about Design30? What do you not like? What about the podcast interests you? What do you want to hear more of? I want to hear all of the criticisms. Letting me know what you like is fine, but I am mostly interested in what you think could be improved! Creating a good product is hard and I want this podcast to be a product that provides real value to the listeners. Please send feedback via any of the following platforms: Gmail - learndesign30@gmail.com Instagram - @learndesign30 Twitter - @learndesign30 The Lean Product Playbook by Dan Olsen "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2022 Design30 LLC.
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast, I provide a description of Fitts's Law and how it is exemplified in the design of an emergency stop button. In addition, I provide several examples which show why Fitts's Law should not be ignored in your product design, no matter the context. Subscribe on YouTube and follow on Instagram! (@learndesign30) If you would like to support the podcast please consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Design30 Substack: https://design30.substack.com Show Notes - Sources: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/fitts-law https://www.deseret.com/2004/3/20/19818569/cherokee-acceleration-is-baffler-to-jeep-others Universal Principles of Design: https://a.co/d/67LZnbh "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2022 Design30 LLC.
Happy New Year and happy 2023! In this 23rd episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss the 80/20 rule. First I provide a little background on the origin of the rule and then dive into some definitions and examples. Use the 80/20 rule to improve your design team efficiency, productivity, and quality. It is an incredibly useful heuristic to help make difficult design decisions and is a tool we all should have in our back pockets. Show Notes: Investopedia Article: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/1/80-20-rule.asp Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2016/03/07/80-20-rule/?sh=7aa46b1f3814 Universal Principles of Design: https://a.co/d/67LZnbh "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2022 Design30 LLC.