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DS Attends the Drug/Device Combination Products Summit 2018
/ in conference , human factors , medical devices , news / by Christina SFrom December 3rd to 4th, our German employee, David Grosse-Wentrup, joined the Drug/Device Combination Products Summit in Berlin, Germany. Read more
World Usability Day: Exploring “Good and Evil” in Design
/ in PhillyCHI , usability , news , presentation , world usability day / by Christina SOn November 8, we celebrated World Usability Day by engaging with some excellent design professionals and talking about the apparent discord between user-driven product development and financial influences in the medical world. Read more
World Diabetes Day 2018 (video)
/ in unite for diabetes , diabetes , news , Video , world diabetes day / by Christina SDid you know that diabetes is on the rise? The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the disease now affects 422 million adults around the globe. In the United States, more than 100 million adults live with diabetes or prediabetes, according to a recent report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more
EPIC 2018: An Exploration in Advancing Ethnographic Methods
/ in research , conference , ethnographic research , ethnography , eye tracking , hawaii , news , presentation / by Christina SIn October of 2018, Design Science presented at EPIC, the Ethnographic Praxis in Industry Conference. It’s the foremost organization representing qualitative researchers across healthcare, technology, and design. From around the globe, participants came together in Honolulu to discuss this year’s theme: evidence. As companies accumulate ever-larger data collections, information overload has. Read more
Welcome to Design Science: The Story Behind the New Video
/ in research , study , design science , human factors , news , Video / by Christina SIf you work in a field like human factors and usability research, the question “so what do you do for a living?” is rarely simple to answer. When I began my design internship at Design Science in the spring of 2018, explaining this type of research was a common challenge I faced. Although I was new, I found I wasn’t alone when it came to explaining everything the company had to offer. Read more
Thanks for Stopping By: A Review of HFES 2018
/ in usability , conference , healthcare , HFES , human factors , medical devices , news , PDMA , product design / by Christina SThe first week of October, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) International Annual Meeting came to our hometown of Philadelphia! This conference included presentations and events from a variety of human factors domains, such as surface transportation, aviation, and, of course, healthcare. Since the meeting took place in our own backyard, we made sure to get involved in several ways. Read more
World Arthritis Day 2018 (video)
/ in arthritis , arthritis awareness , interview , juvenile arthritis , Larry and Ziggy Show , Mariah's Movers , news / by Christina SManaging a chronic condition is life changing not only for the patient, but also for their family, friends, and beyond. As we have built relationships with individuals, groups, and foundations across the country, we have seen the value of being a part of an active community that works together to stay strong in the face of adversity. Read more
Preparing for Emergencies with AED and CPR Training
/ in training , aed , cpr , news / by Christina SHere at Design Science, we strive to promote the highest level of safety when it comes to medical practices, which includes preparing for possible medical emergencies in-house. Read more
September is World Alzheimer's Month (video)
/ in alzheimers , caregivers , world alzheimers month / by Christina SDid you know that 5.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s? They’re just a part of the 44 million people across the world who deal with the debilitating disease. Effects include memory loss, cognitive erosion, and, ultimately, death. But they don’t only impact those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Family and friends also play an active role in helping people with Alzheimer’s. These caregivers. Read more