Design on Dmivs. Engineering Hardware

The Evolution of Waiting

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We used to switch on the TV and wait for the tube to warm up. Now we turn it on and wait for the firmware to load! Good design matters.

A classic user experience problem: the wait. In the past, TVs needed time for their tubes to heat up. Today, our smart TVs need time for their OS to boot. It’s a perfect example of how incredible new technology can still be held back by poor implementation.

Sacrificing Device Usability for Design

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Have you ever gotten mad because you couldn’t figure out how a device works? If so, you understand the importance of good user experience for a product success.

Most users may not know much about how hardware is built or functions, but they can quickly tell whether it’s easy to use or not.

However, creating a device with a good user interface isn’t easy. Engineers must make their designs convenient for a broad range of potential customers while addressing multiple, often conflicting constraints—from visual design and technical requirements to project deadlines and production cost reductions.

Hardware Product Design Stages

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Hardware is not forgiving of mistakes, and many steps are required to successfully deliver a project:

The complexity of each step depends on the specific project. While some steps might be simple and take only a few hours of work by one person, other can be much more complicated, requiring the attention of a team of experienced professionals for several weeks.