Confusion and mistrust can cloud a lot of the conversations about the COVID-19 vaccines. From safety to sample size, many people have expressed concerns about how quickly the vaccines were developed, especially in comparison to more traditional vaccines, and whether corners were cut in the process. Read more
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Everything in our modern world has been developed from engineering in one way or another. From the design of bridges to the syringes that house vaccinations, engineering plays a large part in our interactions with everyday structures and objects. At its core, creative problem-solving shapes the future. As we try and develop innovative solutions for the future, we must also nurture the next. Read more
Founded in 1991, Design Science has been combining scientific research and design to improve products and medical devices around the world. For 29 years as of today, we've been able to make a great impact on the lives of users by creating safer and more user-friendly products with real people in mind. Read more
It is official! Design Science has just opened our Chicago office, offering all the same services as our Philadelphia location. Being here will open up so many opportunities for us to take on more studies and projects in the coming year. We hope that our clients and participants will join us in the near year as we embark on this amazing adventure together. We are located just off the Davis Street. Read more
Did you know that there are over 7,000 rare diseases in the world and 95% of them don’t have treatments? That’s why ten-year-old activist Max Schill is fighting to make sure all patients get the care they need. When he’s not in school or advocating for bills in Congress, Max has another way to help the community: through art. Read more
We put our heads together last week in a workshop aimed at expanding the role of Design Thinking in our organization’s culture. Every day, our engineers, researchers, designers, and strategic partnership associates use the methods of design thinking to tackle, analyze, and solve problems. The workshop was an excellent reminder that humans remain the focal point of our work. We spent the afternoon. Read more
If 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
This blog post is part two of a two-part series on using video records in contextual inquiry. Read more
This blog post is part one of a two-part series on using video records in contextual inquiry. Read more
Understanding the ramifications of less-than-perfect validation testing results can be complex. In his recent article for Med Device Online, Peter Sneeringer presents 6 questions to help companies decide if errors seen during testing indicate a likelihood that the FDA will reject their submission. Read more