The majority of modern user interface design relies on the reuse and assembly of proven UI design patterns. Software engineering leaders must evaluate and select from platform-based, open-source and ...

The importance of ergonomics in hardware design is easy to grasp, if not always simple to carry out. The end goal is to make a device as easy and comfortable to use as possible, both physically and ...

Medical devices have to be designed so that people can use them easily and reliably. Human factors considerations have gained increased attention since the release of FDA's guidance document, Medical ...

A version of this article appeared in the Summer 2016 issue of strategy+business. Several years ago, a brilliant engineer devised a new software tool for augmenting decision making. He was justifiably ...

The term summative usability testing recently entered the lexicon of medical device manufacturers as they faced the new requirement to validate their product's suitability for its intended use.

In today’s mobile-first world, the design and functionality of a company’s app can significantly affect its relationship with users. As more consumers engage with brands through mobile devices, ...

The other day I was driving through Boston, on my way to visit daughter #1 in Jamaica Plain. Daughter #2 was riding shotgun, and I asked her to keep an eye open for me at the two places on this route ...