Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T04:32:37.517-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:design-research Ekaterina Khramkova ekhramkova868 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8271255836816067070-95335e1965cfc14e0d741c16c4788f18 2009-11-22T20:41:15.417-05:00

Ducked into a local media store to stock up on local tunes for an off-road trip in Oman - 90% of the content for sale is local/regional music and nearly all is put out on cassette (which explains the cassette recorder in the rental then).

Ducked into a local media store to stock up on local tunes for an off-road trip in Oman - 90% of the content for sale is local/regional music and nearly all is put out on cassette (which explains the cassette recorder in the rental then). http://www.janchipchase.com/blog/archives/2009/11/lcl-pplr.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4520779215877076041-9faa618d3edbb037c5ecfdbd2129f635 2009-11-22T20:28:39.951-05:00

This is a follow-up article to John Schrag’s post on "Design Values". The original post described the values we believe contribute to a healthy software design practice. This post looks deeper into why we value Quality of Data over Ease of Data Collection.

This is a follow-up article to John Schrag’s post on "Design Values". The original post described the values we believe contribute to a healthy software design practice. This post looks deeper into why we value Quality of Data over Ease of Data Collection. http://dux.typepad.com/dux/2009/11/design-values-quality-of-data-over-ease-of-data-collection.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3711750186006924102-57a3cfe79105baecca4e1782ca24ec31 2009-10-26T10:33:53.221-04:00

Color—a difference of a few shades can stimulate, depress, provoke, soothe, and even make us shiver or sweat. In fact, according to a study at Washington State University, people who are surrounded by the color green can endure more pain, and recover more quickly from surgery using fewer drugs.

Color—a difference of a few shades can stimulate, depress, provoke, soothe, and even make us shiver or sweat. In fact, according to a study at Washington State University, people who are surrounded by the color green can endure more pain, and recover more quickly from surgery using fewer drugs. http://peakbiety.com/blog/good-reading/psychology-of-color Kathryn Clark kclark777 18 18 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1098282918071722664-76f294a18df1e8b4086997973ee361a4 2009-09-30T18:57:04.712-04:00

A founder of innovation firm IDEO, David Kelley also co-founded the d.school program at Stanford University. He discusses how design thinking can benefit business students and businesses.

A founder of innovation firm IDEO, David Kelley also co-founded the d.school program at Stanford University. He discusses how design thinking can benefit business students and businesses. http://feedroom.businessweek.com/?fr_story=3def41e1b7396a87d623c3f13762217960729575&chan=innovation_special+report+--+design+thinking_special+report+--+design+thinking Michael Arndt marndt561 20 18 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3779688143027728827-cce38f90648e3269600b12c17c1f21d6 2009-10-10T11:11:02.922-04:00

Ten Things - The Foundation to a Strategic Research Relationship: Be a "thought partner" with us. This is a two-way street - we've got to treat you like one before you can do what it takes to become one. Your energy and passion for what you do (and...

Ten Things - The Foundation to a Strategic Research Relationship: Be a "thought partner" with us. This is a two-way street - we've got to treat you like one before you can do what it takes to become one. Your energy and passion for what you do (and... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/forging-strong-research-relationships.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16408402661461375515-be156390910dca9ff5810631e8054483 2009-10-11T11:10:41.631-04:00

This week was a biggie - speaking at HSM World Business Forum at Radio City Music Hall in New York. I was onstage immediately before George Lucas, and as much as I would have loved to stay, I had the week from hell with speeches and meetings over...

This week was a biggie - speaking at HSM World Business Forum at Radio City Music Hall in New York. I was onstage immediately before George Lucas, and as much as I would have loved to stay, I had the week from hell with speeches and meetings over... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/creating-priceless-value.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17769689889526119834-63a8df4841950bb4747dfac24b18f582 2009-09-14T08:43:00.000-04:00

ethnography, demography, technology and business amongst others, Design facilitates meaningful innovations to give business that upper edge. Specialized Design Research and Innovation cells within organizations are coming up in order to predict future

ethnography, demography, technology and business amongst others, Design facilitates meaningful innovations to give business that upper edge. Specialized Design Research and Innovation cells within organizations are coming up in order to predict future http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2203117365&f=9791 14 13 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18368621194656083060-69adbb390515aabcc17317d5c909bd77 2009-05-03T10:09:19.307-04:00

A brief and illustrative explanation of design research approach and why it is important for businesses and marketers in particular to learn more about design research approach.

A brief and illustrative explanation of design research approach and why it is important for businesses and marketers in particular to learn more about design research approach. http://www.slideshare.net/Lumiknows/what-marketers-should-know-about-design-research Ekaterina Khramkova ekhramkova868 26 22 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15879626872218089688-0a74668f18d3e54f762cc0cf14b1be43 2009-09-22T08:33:32.342-04:00

kitchen and household products are winners with consumers, from its rubber-gripped potato peelers to its no-leak travel cups. The eye-catching designs have been featured in museum exhibitions and, despite premium prices, have continued selling well...

kitchen and household products are winners with consumers, from its rubber-gripped potato peelers to its no-leak travel cups. The eye-catching designs have been featured in museum exhibitions and, despite premium prices, have continued selling well... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/sep2009/id20090921_444139.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10724092502007212658-718b2af6dc23ecb4279bd3d9f51f3b33 2009-07-08T18:44:21.590-04:00

The Good: A fascinating look at how Apple, Vuitton, and SAP first embraced design and profited The Bad: There are almost too many themes presented—too quickly—in this short book The Bottom Line: A compelling compilation of tips for companies...

The Good: A fascinating look at how Apple, Vuitton, and SAP first embraced design and profited The Bad: There are almost too many themes presented—too quickly—in this short book The Bottom Line: A compelling compilation of tips for companies... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/jul2009/id2009078_653605.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 11 8 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12299729064761365172-c99f5b74ff5a891cba42eb1ab21bfa73 2009-07-08T14:10:15.778-04:00

IDEO partnered with International Development Enterprises (IDE), Heifer International, ICRW, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create a toolkit for applying Human-Centered Design to inspire new solutions to difficult challenges within...

IDEO partnered with International Development Enterprises (IDE), Heifer International, ICRW, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create a toolkit for applying Human-Centered Design to inspire new solutions to difficult challenges within... http://www.ideo.com/work/item/human-centered-design-toolkit/ Ekaterina Khramkova ekhramkova868 7 6 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1411480269236633828-2e6fde5dea3fc12c032be63850773bfb 2009-07-29T22:34:54.746-04:00

photo collage by Alberto Mena By Tania Chen and Damian Joseph Hot Design IDEA, the International Design Excellence Awards, highlight the very best in design. From electronics to juicers, the winners demonstrate how good design and smart business...

photo collage by Alberto Mena By Tania Chen and Damian Joseph Hot Design IDEA, the International Design Excellence Awards, highlight the very best in design. From electronics to juicers, the winners demonstrate how good design and smart business... http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/07/0729_IDEA_best_of/index.htm?chan=innovation_special+report+--+design+awards+2009_special+report+--+design+awards+2009 Michael Arndt marndt561 13 9 0 4 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9032397804263498967-d67c45e2a03bc4a56d0c992af8660d29 2009-05-05T09:48:15.572-04:00

Well-intentioned engineers often ask me how they can become designers, or how they can "do" design. A typical question might be something like this: "Can you please share guidelines for maximizing user experience while designing a UI?

Well-intentioned engineers often ask me how they can become designers, or how they can "do" design. A typical question might be something like this: "Can you please share guidelines for maximizing user experience while designing a UI? http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/apr2009/id20090429_083139.htm Ekaterina Khramkova ekhramkova868 11 9 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15811884943617429564-4fd971c0756e48c4f3e7627dc1b4714c 2009-05-26T20:39:25.720-04:00

This general overview of small-scale logo design highlights importance of review & iteration in any creative process. Phase 1: Defining the goal Phase 2: Sketching and visual brainstorming Phase 3: Bringing those ideas into the computer Phase 4: Narrowing it down Phase 5: Making the decision

This general overview of small-scale logo design highlights importance of review & iteration in any creative process. Phase 1: Defining the goal Phase 2: Sketching and visual brainstorming Phase 3: Bringing those ideas into the computer Phase 4: Narrowing it down Phase 5: Making the decision http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2008/11/the-creative-process-for-the-design-cubicles-logo/ Courtney Bolton cbolton899 12 11 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13387969273103615598-96acf487fa9a2f9accefa9e92ca460c6 2009-06-08T22:16:28.565-04:00

I recently attended a lecture by Edward Tufte, a driving force behind the information design movement. He has written, designed and self-published several award-winning books that dive deep into the realm of data and statistical visualization -- the topic of his presentation. He is also an established artist and shared some of his landscape sculptures before getting started. Simple yet engaging, I found this chapter of his work the most interesting, as it was here that we could see his design approach, ideologies and aesthetics in practice. Here are three of my favorites, and what they convey about space, scale and perspective.

I recently attended a lecture by Edward Tufte, a driving force behind the information design movement. He has written, designed and self-published several award-winning books that dive deep into the realm of data and statistical visualization -- the topic of his presentation. He is also an established artist and shared some of his landscape sculptures before getting started. Simple yet engaging, I found this chapter of his work the most interesting, as it was here that we could see his design approach, ideologies and aesthetics in practice. Here are three of my favorites, and what they convey about space, scale and perspective. http://www.unboundedition.com/pdp_thinking/2009/jun/8/deconstructing-design/ Patrick Davis Partners jdebruijn841 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5920556252681257427-16bed9cbddda07b0e6b4b56ef6b62071 2009-08-03T11:06:53.674-04:00

Innovation: Award-winning product design of 2009 The 2009 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competition winners have just been announced. Co-sponsored by BusinessWeek magazine and the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the...

Innovation: Award-winning product design of 2009 The 2009 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competition winners have just been announced. Co-sponsored by BusinessWeek magazine and the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the... http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/dn17541-idea-competition Michael Arndt marndt561 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12286946590521934533-01d759e1e2eafc38048c1c7cf39c9b62 2009-07-04T22:14:51.336-04:00

To be considered loyal, it shouldn’t be enough for a customer to feel a bond to a company, or to simply stick with the relationship. It should also require certain actions, or shopping behaviors, on the part of the customer ........ Surveys also can identify what is holding back loyal customers who are profitable but could be spending even more.

To be considered loyal, it shouldn’t be enough for a customer to feel a bond to a company, or to simply stick with the relationship. It should also require certain actions, or shopping behaviors, on the part of the customer ........ Surveys also can identify what is holding back loyal customers who are profitable but could be spending even more. http://sloanreview.mit.edu/business-insight/articles/2009/2/5124/loyal-customers/ Chada Washington cwashington542 3 2 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6784296892632784884-1b0cbd34d08be7b05880a0be5bfbd57f 2009-07-31T21:47:18.661-04:00

Some light reading from the Economist about using the color black versus the color white in business. Western culture views black as evil and white as good. So there are some serious implications. Some researchers claim the bias comes from the idea of cleanliness, much like Shakespeare's Macbeth scene of washing the blood away from hands.

Some light reading from the Economist about using the color black versus the color white in business. Western culture views black as evil and white as good. So there are some serious implications. Some researchers claim the bias comes from the idea of cleanliness, much like Shakespeare's Macbeth scene of washing the blood away from hands. http://www.economist.com/sciencetechnology/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14119817 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4289405392351054813-9cb10c759cc0fe6673c9b32d40f43c8d 2009-08-03T19:22:48.203-04:00

In 1999, Whirlpool's (WHR) then-Chief Executive David R. Whitwam set a goal: He wanted the leading maker of big-ticket appliances to be No. 1 in innovation as well. Whitwam's pronouncement kicked off a flurry of ideas. Not all of them were sensible. "There were some wacky...

In 1999, Whirlpool's (WHR) then-Chief Executive David R. Whitwam set a goal: He wanted the leading maker of big-ticket appliances to be No. 1 in innovation as well. Whitwam's pronouncement kicked off a flurry of ideas. Not all of them were sensible. "There were some wacky... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/aug2009/id2009083_452757.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6949266233745536922-9f20317887b9952161214a76cbeae191 2009-05-16T09:19:51.210-04:00

Need breakthrough ideas for the future? It is here expressed by the best Planet's mind.

Need breakthrough ideas for the future? It is here expressed by the best Planet's mind. http://ideasproject.com/index.webui Ekaterina Khramkova ekhramkova868 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12937592344131613540-56ca936c794de17c574daceb14573876 2009-07-10T22:59:44.256-04:00

Part of my interest in visualizing economic data comes from my belief that interaction and information design has a lot to offer the public sector in providing a better access to the data the government collects about itself and the society at large.

Part of my interest in visualizing economic data comes from my belief that interaction and information design has a lot to offer the public sector in providing a better access to the data the government collects about itself and the society at large. http://www.visualizingeconomics.com/2009/07/03/415/ Courtney Bolton cbolton899 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5396406999332931143-6a555a9fd4a9d93662589b5bb9d86682 2009-05-04T05:15:00.000-04:00

exciting features. Some, dreaming of untold wealth, have even included pay-per-click advertisements! I think that has covered writing, design, research skills, communication, spelling and, of course, a whole range of practical I.T. skills. (As the ads

exciting features. Some, dreaming of untold wealth, have even included pay-per-click advertisements! I think that has covered writing, design, research skills, communication, spelling and, of course, a whole range of practical I.T. skills. (As the ads http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1958274876&f=9791 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17582409598617846745-a8734795822dc3b7c29eca32683c45a8 2009-07-29T22:30:59.039-04:00

The 2009 International Design Excellence Awards attracted over 1,500 entrants from around the world. The 20 judges, from the likes of Dell and OfficeMax, had their work cut out for them

The 2009 International Design Excellence Awards attracted over 1,500 entrants from around the world. The 20 judges, from the likes of Dell and OfficeMax, had their work cut out for them http://feedroom.businessweek.com/?fr_story=2c34496d24d87b98dff3b49705f4faf7bf85e1fc&chan=innovation_special+report+--+design+awards+2009_special+report+--+design+awards+2009 Michael Arndt marndt561 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3310442052104456426-cfff0baed049f14c3976637d25db1a2c 2009-08-03T17:49:27.532-04:00

Here’s the problem in trying to get a group of hybrid thinkers together: standard industry events for designers, business execs, and other professionals don’t cater to them. The solution? Create a conference that is as tricky to categorize as the people who attend it. On July 24-26, a diverse group of 50 people gathered, by invitation only, for an under-the-radar event called the Overlap Conference in Monterey, Calif. I spoke with attendee Michael Anton Dila, partner at Toronto-based design consultancy Torch Partnership, to learn what went on at the clandestine affair.

Here’s the problem in trying to get a group of hybrid thinkers together: standard industry events for designers, business execs, and other professionals don’t cater to them. The solution? Create a conference that is as tricky to categorize as the people who attend it. On July 24-26, a diverse group of 50 people gathered, by invitation only, for an under-the-radar event called the Overlap Conference in Monterey, Calif. I spoke with attendee Michael Anton Dila, partner at Toronto-based design consultancy Torch Partnership, to learn what went on at the clandestine affair. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/next/archives/2009/08/heres_the_probl.html#more Michael Arndt marndt561 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13766354341258392156-21de53e123a9381cbdacd0d5edf89e42 2009-07-09T06:08:37.346-04:00

Don Norman's approach to design research: what should come first.

Don Norman's approach to design research: what should come first. http://www.jnd.org/dn.mss/why_doing_user_obser.html Ekaterina Khramkova ekhramkova868 1 1 0 0