User Centered by Design

Let’s make an app: Making Strategy Come to Life with Design

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we discuss how to take your product strategy and scope and apply them to the design of your app. We talk about using navigation, information architecture, interaction design and visual design to make your strategy real.

Let's Make an App: Why Strategy and Scope are the Keys to Success

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400

This is the first of a two-episode series focusing on what to think about when making an app. In this episode, we discuss how strategy and project scope can be used as the foundation of a logic structure in developing an app. We share our experience on how you can use your user and business needs to build a solid foundation and set you up for later success.

We reference the frameworks and diagrams in Chapter 2 of Jesse James Garrett’s seminal user experience book, ‘The Elements of User Experience’ throughout our discussion. Click here to Download the free PDF.

Integrating Agile and User Centered Design in Medical Device Development

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we invite David Hibbard, Director of Programs at Sunrise Labs, to join us in a conversation about best practices for integrating User Centered Design and Agile methodology when developing medical devices. We also discuss successful approaches and our tips and tricks for making it work.

What is User Centered Design; Why Does it Work?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we define User Centered Design, including the three major disciplines in a UCD team: UX / UI Design, Industrial Design, and Human Factors Engineering. We discuss how a combined structure like this can help organizations be more effective with a holistic approach to the user experience of your product.

Leverage Your UCD Consultants Effectively

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we discuss tips that will enable you to work effectively with your (User Centered Design) UCD consultants. Medical device companies believe that UCD consultants - Human Factors Engineering, UX/UI Design, Industrial Design - offer significant value for their projects. However, many of these companies are not fully prepared to build a working relationship that leverages the UCD consultant’s strengths and expertise. We dive into aspects of building a schedule that supports iterative design, fostering a collaborative relationship with your UCD consultants, how to be strategy focused and scaling project work.

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Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

We are excited to share our expertise on how to remain User Centered when approaching medical product design. Don’t miss the all-new podcast, User Centered by Design, hosted by the Sunrise Labs UCD team! Our first episode will launch January 7th, but you can subscribe now!