Dr Chris Vincent, Principal – Human Factors & Ergonomics at PDD, discusses the importance of designing user-friendly medical devices, and the need for customised solutions within the healthcare environment.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that our work for Severin SPUMA 700 Plus has been awarded the Plus X Award 2020, the world’s greatest innovation award for technology, sports, and lifestyle.
Read MoreImportant advancements within medical technology are opening up new possibilities for the healthcare industry to redefine itself through the use of devices able to provide, collect, analyse, and convey data.
Read MoreAt PDD we’ve taken a look at a range of smart and connected products for the bathroom that aim to harness technology for wellness in an unobtrusive way.
Read MoreBrands are set to elevate their offerings to match the new consumption habits and, as we have seen earlier this year at design events across the world, the concept of sustainability is set to surround our lives both physically and emotionally.
Read MoreKids today… born into the digital world, these digital natives are switched on, savvy and influential.
Read MoreAdvances in medical technology are opening up new possibilities within the health care domain.
Read MoreThe online learning programme enables organisations to access various video-based courses and effective tools needed to discover and define opportunities, brainstorm, prototype and test solutions.
Read MoreOrganised yearly by the Institute of Materials & Mining (IOM3) and the Worshipful Company of Horners, the Design Innovation in Plastics competition brings together creative young minds to tackle some of the most pressing global issues.
Read MoreConcerns about plastics impacting both the environment and our health are now firmly in the spotlight. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problem and the race is on to develop materials that will potentially, one day replace plastics.
Read MoreSome might say that a relationship between fashion and sustainability is nothing but a paradox, especially when the former is the World’s second largest polluter and has repeatedly been accused of unethical behaviour.
Read MoreA study published in the International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management pointed out that the visual appearance of packaging is the most important indicator of quality and can help customers build trust towards the brand and even give it a try, despite never having heard of it before.
Read MoreFrom 14-22 September, London Design Festival and London Design Fair have taken over the city with multiple installations, events and trade shows.
Read MoreSeptember 4th, Berlin – the city was once again home to the world’s leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances.
Read MoreHere at PDD we love exploring the intersection between trends and key sectors. So we’ve put together a short snap-shot series looking at trends within Homecare and what they could mean to the fragrance and packaging sectors.
Read MoreCustomisation and personalisation; concepts that are rapidly becoming “de riguer” for the millennial generation. The consequence is that expectations around tailor made solutions are growing.
Read MoreWithin the context of chronic conditions, the administration of the therapy is often performed by the patient. As a consequence, home-use devices for self-treatment, such as inhalers or blood pressure kits must be functionally reliable and easy to use for patients with little to no prior experience in performing such tasks.
Read MoreMobile phone software applications are a ubiquitous part of society. In 2018, there were estimated to be 205.4 billion smartphone health app downloads (worldwide). In 2021 this figure is expected to rise to over 352.9 billion.
Read MorePDD is proud to sponsor The Damned – the greatest surviving British Punk band on the launch of their first album after ten years.
Read MoreCan the technology available on Earth be used on a different planet and is that enough to make sustainable living possible in space?
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