Dylan Conover

Editor

Dylan is an undergraduate engineering student, a research assistant with the CREATE Lab, and a volunteer English teacher. He strives to be a passionate designer because design teaches him how to value, understand, and enjoy the world on a higher level. Check out Dylan’s articles here.

Emelia Sunday

Associate Editor

Emelia is a Mechanical Engineering student with many different interests. She is a research assistant for the Structural Dynamics lab, but she hopes to get into the product development and design aspect of engineering to improve aerospace possibilities. Check out Emelia’s articles here.

 

The BYU Design Review is a collection of short design-related editorials, interviews, product reviews, and commentaries on design techniques.

 Content focuses on traditional applications of engineering design but also addresses contemporary examples of design in the profession, design in our lives, and design in the world.

All content is peer-reviewed and curated by the BYU Design Review editorial board and reviewers. Potential contributors interested in submitting content should contact the editorial board at designreview@byu.edu

We sincerely hope you enjoy what is created and shared in the BYU Design Review. Follow our LinkedIn page and Instagram for article updates and fascinating insights into engineering design.

 

John Salmon

Founder

Although not a student, John is a student of design - there is always more to learn and apply. He thinks innovation and creativity are the highest forms of intelligence and he believes design is at the core of making the world and oneself better. Check out John’s articles here.

Chris Mattson

Founder

While extroverts get their energy from being with people, and introverts get their energy from being alone, Chris gets his energy from creating things; alone and in groups! You will always find him working on a new project; he truly is a creative! Check out Chris’s articles here.

Recent Articles

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The Importance of Honoring the Design Process
Nicholas Hardman
The Importance of Honoring the Design Process
Nicholas Hardman

BYU engineering seniors gain real-world experience in Capstone, guided by experienced engineers like Darrell Goff. He stresses that understanding user needs first is paramount, preventing wasted effort. Effective brainstorming, iterative design, and a resilient team dynamic are also crucial for success, ensuring students create innovative, user-focused solutions and prepare for future careers.

Nicholas Hardman
Dr. Paul MacCready and The Kremer Prize
Taylor Heiner
Dr. Paul MacCready and The Kremer Prize
Taylor Heiner

Flight! People have wondered about it since the beginning of time. Paul MacCready was one of those people deeply interested in flight. What follows is a story of Paul MacCready, and what we can learn from him in the engineering design process.

Taylor Heiner
Exercises to Build Design Strength
Brooklyn Clark Olson
Exercises to Build Design Strength
Brooklyn Clark Olson

If you’re like me, you might find yourself yearning to be a better designer but not sure where to start! I’d like to share with you some mindsets and actionable exercises we can use to grow in our design strength. 

Brooklyn Clark Olson
Using Engineering Intuition and Strategic Experimentation to Overcome Technical Challenges
Dylan Conover
Using Engineering Intuition and Strategic Experimentation to Overcome Technical Challenges
Dylan Conover

Learn from Dr. David Parsi, a mechanical engineering Ph.D. from Brigham Young University, as he discusses his research on overcoming technical challenges in reconfigurable radio frequency instruments. He emphasizes core engineering principles such as intuition, strategic experimentation, and efficient research methodologies. Dr. Parsi's journey showcases how interdisciplinary training and a problem-solving mindset can lead to significant advancements.

Dylan Conover