3? 3.14? 22/7? What is the best approximation of Pi? In this article, Dr. Chris Mattson explores this question and its implications to the world of design.
Women Who Changed History: Highlighting Influential Women Whose Contributions Have Been Underappreciated
Women have driven groundbreaking advancements in engineering, from Stephanie Kwolek’s Kevlar to Ada Lovelace’s early programming concepts and Mary Jackson’s contributions to aerospace. This article celebrates their achievements and highlights the importance of diversity in STEM innovation.
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.
Be a Grass-Roots Leader: A Career Reflection and Invitation by Ken Hardman
Not all leadership is by designated leaders. Learn to demonstrate grassroots leadership throughout your career using good character, integrity, effective communication, and collaborative problem solving.
How to Become a Professor in Engineering Design
One career that is open to designers and engineers lies in academia. Becoming a professor is no easy task, but Chris Mabey (a past BDR editor) has successfully taken this route. Read on to learn his path and some insights to how you can emulate this journey.
Piñata Design for Celebrations
Learn how to design and craft your own piñata—a vibrant centerpiece for any gathering. Discover the rich history of this tradition, from its symbolic 7-point star to modern, fun designs. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a stunning piñata that’s sure to bring joy to your next celebration!
Good Design: Grocery Stores
Ever wonder why grocery stores are designed the way they are? From enticing scents to strategic layouts, every detail is crafted to make you spend more while enjoying the experience. Discover the ingenious—and sometimes sneaky—design principles that turn shopping into an art form!
Seeing Everything Together
Dr. Nathan Usevitch and his team of students have entered NASA's BIG Idea Challenge competition! Learn about their extraordinary robot and principles of design from this dedicated group of engineers in this article.
Most Read Articles of 2024
Did you catch the top BYU Design Review articles in 2024? See the list here.
Engineering Versus Design
Engineering and Design are two very similar designs when it comes to product creation. Andrew Cousins explores the division between the two fields and offers some ideas on how to be a more well-rounded problem solver.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Timeless Masterpiece of Movie Design
It’s Christmas Season! Read about The Nightmare Before Christmas and why it’s a great movie with some unique and impressive design elements.
Don’t spend all your weirdness points in one place
You might not like it. Or you might be a big supporter. But you’ve probably heard, seen, and formed strong opinions about the Cybertruck. In this article, Mark McDonald explores some observations and discusses design decisions related to the application of “weirdness points” to this innovative design.
Gift Ideas for Design Engineers 2024
If you’re gift shopping for someone you know who is a designer or an engineer, this article is for you. (And if you are that designer or engineer, this article is definitely for you!)
What your Filenames Reveal About your Design Mindset
From very prominent and obvious choices to the very small and seemingly inconsequential choices, design is everywhere. In this article, learn about what other people may conclude (correct or not) about you and the quality of your work based solely on the way you name your files.
Designing an Ice Cream Flavor: Crafting an Adventure
Designing a new ice cream flavor is an adventure! Read what Dylan Conover discovered after talking to Chef John, an ice cream designer.
How to Design a Halloween Costume
Happy Halloween! Take a look at this year’s Halloween article where Emelia Sunday shares some thoughts on how the engineering design process can help you create your own Halloween costume.
The Magic of Magnets in Mechanical Design
Magnets seem magical, but we don't have to be wizards to use them. Read about tips, suggestions, and practical advice on how to include and use magnets in your next design project for some amazing results.
A Woman, An Immigrant, and A Nuclear Engineer: Interview with Guirong Pan
Emelia Sunday was able to tour the Westinghouse nuclear fuel production facility and meet some engineers. She shares select questions from her interview with Guirong Pan, a nuclear engineer, and learned some useful things we should all know.
Designing a College Semester: More Than Planning
School is back in session but many students will miss out on opportunities to maximize their learning, growth, and improvement. Dylan Conover shares some thoughts on how students can better design their semester and increase their performance in many areas with the right mindset and actions with more than planning.