Our top reads this week on things we care about—topics of design, service innovation, product development, technology, and healthcare #madereal. Health Technology Our very own Mike Dunkley explains the value of health technology in a recent piece in Venture Beat. Solar Cooking Made Real What happens when engineering and product design are combined with cookware? … Read more
“Nothing went perfectly,” Bodin tells me with a smile as he describes his latest design project. Looking at the Solari Portable Solar Cooker, a compact outdoor slow-cooker fueled completely by solar energy and winner of the international prize of the prestigious James Dyson award in Italy, you’d never think anything went less than smoothly during … Read more
Our top reads this week on things we care about—topics of design, service innovation, product development, technology, and healthcare #madereal. Sustainability Why do consumers choose sustainability? Our very own Kristin Heist explains three factors that influence the purchase of sustainable products. Medical Device Data With the rise of medical devices, healthcare companies must now consider … Read more
Customers don’t always buy green products because they are better for the environment. Principal Kristin Heist explains three other factors that influence the purchase of sustainable product and service options. Read more
Our top reads this week on things we care about—topics of design, service innovation, product development, technology, and healthcare #madereal. Jerry the Bear How can a stuffed animal be designed to help children with diabetes? Our very own Taylor Reynolds recently interviewed Hannah Chung, co-founder of Sproutel and Design for America to find out more. … Read more
Hannah Chung, co-founder of Sproutel and Design for America, visited our Boston studio recently with Jerry the Bear, a stuffed animal designed to help children with type 1 diabetes by teaching them how to care for their condition through play. The start-up has already exceeded their Indiegogo campain goal of $20,000 to bring Jerry … Read more
Our top reads this week on things we care about—topics of design, service innovation, product development, technology, and healthcare #madereal. The Unexpected Sustainability of Gen Y Our very own Kristin Heist shares how businesses can leverage Gen Y in the workplace. The Internet of Things What can we make of the rapidly growing Internet of … Read more
Principal Toby Bottorf outlines our service design process and some key considerations—in under two minutes. Read more
Our top reads this week on things we care about—topics of design, service innovation, product development, technology, and healthcare #madereal. Designing for the Frontline Employee Our Toby Bottorf explains how our service design process incorporates both the customer and the employee experience. The Apple Watch Can Apple change customer behavior when it comes to purchasing … Read more
At Continuum, we believe in the power of the customer experience. When we needed a location to shoot a video on the topic, there was no better place than our local friend Charcoal Guido’s. Located on Moody Street in Waltham, MA, Charcoal Guido’s is more than just another Italian restaurant. With its contemporary style, Charcoal Guido’s … Read more