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SGW Designworks CEO Accepted into Forbes Business Council
“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” —Bill Gates At SGW Designworks, our leadership team is continually looking for opportunities to empower our clients,…
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6 Product Development Trends to Expect, Post-Pandemic
A few months ago, several members of the SGW Designworks leadership team convened for a roundtable discussion that served as both a retrospective and a projection of where we see our company…
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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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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…
