Discover how ergonomic design enhances efficiency, health, and productivity. Explore key applications across workstations, office furniture, software UI/UX, manual tools, and AI-driven personalized manufacturing for modern engineering solutions.
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Fordlandia: The Failed Design of an Industrial Utopia
Discover the history of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s failed Amazonian utopia, where industrial ambition clashed with ecological reality and cultural misunderstanding in the Brazilian jungle.
Snowflake Design
Wilson Bentley’s historic snowflake photography reveals nature’s intricate radial symmetry, teaching designers that determination and divine patterns create the most beautiful, unique innovations.
Good Book Cover Design: Judging a Book by its Cover
While we are told not to judge books by their covers, material choice and genre-specific aesthetics are vital design elements. Explore how typography, imagery, and consistency drive marketability and consumer trust.
Good Design: Mission Belt v Groove Belt
Mission Belt vs. Groove Belt: discover how these modern designs innovate on the classic belt. Explore the Mission Belt's micro-adjust ratchet and the Groove Belt's simple magnetic buckle with authors John Salmon and Dylan Conover.
Stanley v Owala: The Big Bottle Debate
Discover which reusable water bottle reigns supreme. Learn from Emelia’s analysis as she compares Stanley Quencher and Owala FreeSip designs, insulation, and features to help you choose your perfect hydration companion.
5 Design Lessons I’ve Learned From Watching Too Much Shark Tank
From a door lock that flips tradition upside down to a pair of finger chopsticks for snacking while you work, Shark Tank is full of design inspiration. In this article, Blake takes a dive into some of the most important design lessons we can learn from Shark Tank.
The Doofenshmirtz Design Dilemma: Lessons in Engineering from Danville's Most Persistent Inventor
Author Adam Rose explores two design lessons we can learn from the most prolific inventor in pop culture. From -Inator to -Inator, Dr. Doofenshmirtz showed us that engineering can solve problems and tell compelling stories.
Design for Manufacturing Series: Joining Processes 1
Welcome to the fourth article in the Design for Manufacturing series! In this article, new BDR Editor Andrew Cousins shares a few insights into how you can integrate joining processes, specifically welding, into your next design project.
Design for Manufacturing Series: Additive Manufacturing
This article examines the transformative impact of 3D printing across various industries, from aerospace to construction and even culinary arts. It offers practical design tips for optimizing your prints, such as adjusting support structures, infill percentages, and finishing techniques to enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Learn how to leverage these insights to elevate your projects and harness the full potential of this versatile technology.
What is the circular economy? How do I design for it?
At the rate humans are using ecological resources, we would need 1.7 earths to achieve sustainability [1]. The major problem here is that we only have one earth. The circular economy aims to reduce the need for the extraction of new resources.