Explore Don Norman’s classic The Design of Everyday Things with Dalton White, uncovering how human-centered design and seven core principles transform our interaction with the world.
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.
Design Principles in the Creation of Rock Climbing Routes
Explore how the principles of engineering design and problem-solving shape the art of rock climbing routesetting, from indoor gym challenges to the technical complexities of outdoor bolting.
Most Read Articles of 2025
Review the five most read articles that were published in 2025. Refresh yourself with some engineering memes and insights into Japanese carpentry, roller coasters, water bottles, and the number pi!
2025: Year in Review
Catch our review of 2025, including some of our favorite articles from the year.
Writing Professional Articles: Know Your Audience
Mastering the art of writing requires balancing audience intent, AI-driven searchability, and the delicate mix of timely relevance and timeless value to ensure your message resonates.
Lessons Learned From Soichiro Honda
Explore the engineering legacy of Soichiro Honda. Learn how curiosity, hands-on experience, and fearless risk-taking can transform your design process and drive innovation in engineering.
Theory of Change: A Path to Positive Social Impact for Engineers
Learn how engineers use the Theory of Change to bridge the gap between technical outputs and long-term social impact through logical, socio-technical systems thinking.
Design in Christmas Movies: A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol expertly uses contrast — Scrooge and Tiny Tim, three Ghosts, inside and outside— to convey moral meaning, a powerful design principle for impact and attraction.
Empathy in Technical Communication: What? Why? How?
As the first step in the design-thinking process, empathy is a vital starting place for any effective piece of technical communication. And yet, it is (quite ironically) frequently misunderstood.
Good Design: Giving Machines
Explore the brilliant design of Giving Machines. Learn how the charitable vending kiosks maximize accessibility, transparency, and public visibility for donations.
A Christmas Story: Good Design Features in Christmas Movies
Discover good design lessons from A Christmas Story. Analyze movie features like the leg lamp and practical effects for better product design.
Engineering Design in Formula 1
The F1 championship depends on engineering mastery. Learn how teams use aerodynamics, downforce, ground effect, modeling, and strategic tire choices to design the fastest, most competitive racing car.
Design in Onshape
Discover why Onshape is the premier CAD technology for design. Explore its version history, cloud-native collaboration, fast learning curve, and streamlined workspace organization.
Gift Ideas for Design Engineers 2025
Unsure of what to purchase this holiday season for the design engineer in your life? Here are some excellent ideas to get you started!
Good Design: Cooking Moist Turkey
Don't suffer through dry turkey this Thanksgiving! Learn clever design solutions—like spatchcocking, brining, and deep frying—to cook a perfectly moist and juicy bird every time.
Good Zipper Design
Explore the impact of good zipper design in products like jackets, tents, and backpacks. Learn about materials, sizing, and key design choices for improved user experience.
Skeuomorphs: Relics of the Past
Discover the hidden meaning behind common designs! Learn how skeuomorphs—like 10:10 clock settings and 'ancient' phone icons—use old forms to add familiarity, connection, and aesthetic value to modern products.
Snoopy: Lasting Character Design
Snoopy's design evolution from puppy to ace pilot teaches that great design adapts with its story. Learn how Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts icon proves that embracing product innovation and change creates timeless appeal and recognizable charm.
Explained: How to Write a Memo
Learn how to write an effective memo with our guide on technical formatting for the workplace, including a discussion of headers, the inverted pyramid body structure, and essential writing tips.