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Doing Our Part: Product Developers Behind the Scenes in the Age of COVID-19
We’ve been talking a lot lately about our mission here at SGW Designworks to “improve human existence” — and, in the age of COVID-19, the importance of this mission cannot be overstated…
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The Human Side of Engineering and Product Development
During my college years, a family friend asked what I was studying. They were quite surprised when I told them mechanical engineering — because they responded with, “But you are so good with…
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Improving Human Existence — And Our Ethical Obligations As Product Developers
In 2019, we saw a lot happen from a product standpoint, from groundbreaking developments to unfortunate and sometimes tragic mishaps — everything from the launch of Tesla’s new Cybertruck and its broken…
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Chinese Manufacturers, Global Economy Impaired by Coronavirus, Sparking Need for Supply Chain Alternatives
With the recent outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, the world’s second-largest economy is on lockdown and it is uncertain if or how contract manufacturers in China will be able to supply…
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Product Development in 2020: An SGW Perspective
Recently, several from SGW’s leadership team convened to discuss the state of product development in 2020 — specifically, trends and technological advancements that are shaping our industry. To spark this discussion, we…
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Increasing Capabilities of VR Lead to Further Breakthroughs in Product Design
In recent years, virtual reality has all but revolutionized the world of product design (at least for the companies that embrace this technology). In 2018, we discussed some of these advancements with…
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SGW Designworks Clients Recognized at 14th Annual Idaho Innovation Awards
“A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation and encourages perseverance.” — Gary Hamel, Management Consultant This year marked the 14th annual Idaho Innovation Awards program, organized by Stoel Rives LLP, Trailhead, and…
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Nonstop to Taiwan: Cementing a Manufacturing Partnership with Megaforce
In recent months, you may recall reading about our new manufacturing management service offering, or seeing press coverage of our MOU signing with Taiwan-based manufacturer Megaforce. Developing this manufacturing partnership has required…
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Lean Hardware Development: What’s Working Among Companies Large and Small?
If the terms “feature creep,” “waterfall,” and “agile methodology” are a regular part of your vernacular, it’s safe to assume your career entails lean hardware development. Just as the terminology specific to…
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Empathy in Action: An Example of Empathic Product Design
“Empathy is one of our greatest tools of business that is most underused.” —Daniel Lubetzky, CEO, Kind When people hear the word “empathy,” many think of how it affects our interpersonal relationships,…
