Insight 02/13/25 The Power in Numbers: The State of Women in Design 8 min The Power in Numbers: The State of Women in Design This Read More Insight 01/27/25 Wearable Tech in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges 8 min Wearable Tech in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges Wearable technology has revolutionized Read More Insight 12/21/24 10 Innovative Material Resources for Designers 4 min 10 Innovative Material Resources for Designers In the ever-evolving world of Read More Insight 11/21/24 The Dual Identity: Navigating the Roles of Artist and Designer 10 min The Dual Identity: Navigating the Roles of Artist and Designer The Read More Insight 10/28/24 Innovation and Expression: Why Designers Love Chairs So Much 6 min An Insight article about why designers love chairs so much. Read More Insight 10/24/24 Design History Series N. 020 3 min The Design History Series highlights iconic women in design. Read More Insight 10/01/24 Creativity as a Natural Pathway 9 min In this Innovation Magazine Article, Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman and Elham Morshedzadeh capture Read More Insight 09/23/24 Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Collaboration Between Designers and Engineers 8 min In this Insight article we outline 14 strategies to optimize collaboration Read More Insight 09/16/24 Design History Series N. 018 4 min The Design History Series highlights iconic women in design. Read More Insight 08/19/24 Decoding Color Forecasting: The Art and Science of Predicting Color Trends 8 min In this Insight article we define color forecasting and share how Read More Insight 06/24/24 Crafting Comfort: Exploring the Footwear Design Process 7 min In this Insight article we will share key considerations of footwear Read More Insight 06/17/24 Design History Series N. 016 4 min The Design History series highlights iconic women in design history. Read More Insight 05/23/24 Appeal vs. Responsibility 7 min The article “Appeal vs. Responsibility”, written by Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, was published Read More Insight 05/20/24 Art for All: Exploring the Vibrant World of Public Art Installations 7 minutes In this Insight article we discuss the nature and significance of Read More Insight 05/13/24 Design History Series N. 015 5 min The Design History Series highlights iconic women in design. Read More Insight 04/22/24 Illuminating Design: Creating Dynamic and Inviting Environments 9 min In this Insight article we discuss the role of light in Read More Insight 04/15/24 Design History Series N. 014 3 min The Design History series highlights iconic women in design history. Read More Insight 03/25/24 Universal Design: A Brief History and Why it Matters 8 min Universal design is design that can be understood and used by Read More Insight 03/18/24 Design History Series N. 013 4 min The Design History Series highlights iconic women in design. Read More Insight 02/21/24 Nature-Inspired Design: A Biomimicry Primer 6 min In this Insight article we outline the six steps to execute Read More Insight 02/12/24 Design History Series N. 012 3 min The Design History Series highlights iconic women in design. Read More Insight 01/22/24 How to Facilitate a Co-Design Workshop 5 min In this Insight article we outline 12 steps to facilitating your Read More Insight 01/16/24 Insights from the Women in Design Committee 10 min The article “Insights from the Women in Design Committee”, written by Read More Insight 01/15/24 Design Object Series N. 011 5 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 12/21/23 Unlocking Innovation: Eight Keys of Cross-Disciplinary Design Collaboration 5 min In this Insight article we outline the keys to successful cross-disciplinary Read More Insight 12/18/23 Design Object Series N. 010 4 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 11/20/23 Fueling Innovation: Generative AI and the Creative Process 8 min Generative AI can transform the design process at every stage. Read More Insight 11/14/23 Design Strategy: Your Secret Weapon 8 min Why are so many designers talking about strategy? Design Strategy is Read More Insight 11/13/23 Design Object Series N. 009 3 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 10/23/23 A Roadmap to Success: The Power of Design Strategy 7 min In this Insight article we outline the benefits of design strategy Read More Insight 10/16/23 Design Object Series N. 008 3 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 09/25/23 The Future of Industrial Design Education 7 min In this Insight article we explore the challenges and opportunities facing Read More Insight 09/11/23 Design Object Series N. 007 2 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 08/21/23 A Quick Guide to Design for Manufacturing 5 min Designing for manufacturing is critical to the success of any industrial Read More Insight 08/07/23 Design Object Series N. 006 2 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 07/24/23 AI and Creativity in Design 6 min AI tools combine generative design algorithms with human creativity to power Read More Insight 07/12/23 Networking, Resilience, and Balance 6 min This article, written by Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, was published in the Summer Read More Insight 07/10/23 Design Object Series N. 005 3 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 06/29/23 Design Object Series N. 004 7 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 06/19/23 The Search for Sustainability 8 min How New Materials are Shaping Industrial Design In recent years, industrial Read More Insight 05/22/23 Designer as Artist 7 min Exploring the Intersection of Design, Craft, and Art Design is often Read More Insight 04/24/23 Views on the Impact of AI 8 min The article “Views on the Impact of AI”, written by Rebeccah Read More Insight 04/24/23 Building Effective Design Teams 8 min What makes an effective design team? Building effective design teams is Read More Insight 03/31/23 Design Object Series N. 003 8 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 03/20/23 How to Choose a Design Consultancy 7 min How do you know which design consultancy is right for you? Read More Insight 02/20/23 Why Work with a Design Consultancy? 4 min What is a design consultancy, and why would you work with Read More Insight 01/23/23 Industrial Design: A Deep Dive 6 min Industrial design is a field that isn’t understood well in our Read More Insight 12/19/22 Soft Goods Prototyping 8 minutes Soft Goods Prototyping Soft goods design is its own special area Read More Insight 11/28/22 Design Object Series .002 6 min The Design Objects series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 11/21/22 What are E-textiles? 5 min What e-textiles are, what they aren’t, and why we love them. Read More Insight 10/24/22 How to Incorporate Sustainability into Design 7 min What is sustainable design, and how do we incorporate sustainability into Read More Insight 10/14/22 Checkerspot: Sustainable Prototyping Materials 5 min How can we prototype more sustainably? Read More Insight 09/19/22 Design Object Series N. 001 6 min The Design Object Series highlights iconic objects designed by women. Read More Insight 08/22/22 What is an Industrial Sewing Machine? 5 min How is an industrial sewing machine different from a domestic sewing Read More Insight 07/14/22 What is Wearable Technology? 5 min How does wearable technology work, and what is it used for? Read More Insight 07/05/22 How Does an Idea Become a Product? 5 min Millions of products launch every year but the process is often Read More Insight 06/21/22 What is Soft Goods Design? 6 minutes Interwoven specializes in soft goods design but…what is soft goods design? Read More Insight 05/25/22 Women in Industrial Design 3 min Cultivating a community that supports women in industrial design Read More Insight 04/25/22 Celebrating Women Design Pioneers 5 min Women have been the drivers of design, we celebrate their pioneering Read More