Ep. 27 - In Review: Q-Collar (How To Protect Your Brain)
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...
30 Jan 202341min
Ep. 26 - Flexibility vs. Usability (It's Tradeoffs All The Way Down)
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 question...
23 Jan 202315min
Ep. 25 - A Call To Criticism
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 y...
16 Jan 20239min
Ep. 24 - Fitts's Law: Why Are E-Stop Buttons Big and Close?
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 ...
9 Jan 202319min
Ep. 23 - 80/20 Rule
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 ...
2 Jan 202318min
Ep. 22 - Double Diamond Model for Creativity and Design
In this episode I discuss the Double Diamond Model and how it can be utilized to improve creativity in your design process. Through divergent and convergent thinking, the Double Diamond Model allows d...
26 Dec 202218min
Ep. 21 - Product Usability vs. Value
Usability does not ensure a valuable product. To achieve Product-Market fit, you must design a product that is highly valued by the users in your target market. Developing a product that is also usabl...
19 Dec 202215min
Ep. 20 - Factor of Safety
This episode describes what a factor of safety is and how you can implement it intelligently to improve your product design while reducing the likelihood of failure. References:Universal Principles of...
5 Dec 202212min
