Are you tired of chasing profits and coming up short? The quest for business profitability boils down to one equation: profits equals revenues minus expenses. Businesses must either earn more or spend less to see greater returns, and while raising prices or cutting jobs might seem like quick-fix options, they damage customer loyalty and employee […]
Design biases can creep in like a ninja at midnight and silently undermine your creative process. Understanding biases is important for you and your business because they shape how you think, make decisions, and interact with products. Whether you design new solutions or steer business visions, mental shortcuts can lead you astray. Learn how to […]
2025 was the 125th anniversary of the Inspired Home Show. Brands flocked to McCormick Place to showcase the latest household products. Beyond Design explored the show floor and uncovered innovative trends and standout goods. Here are 18 products that caught our attention. YOUCOPIA There are countless ways to organize your home, but YouCopia makes it […]
Adapt or get left behind. Times are changing faster than ever, and shifts in government administrations, tariff policies, and consumer behaviors are causing confidence to waver. Companies must rethink everything about where their raw materials, manufacturing processes, and labor come from. There is more focus on made-in-America, and it’s not easy. How do you stay […]
Introduction In product design, every detail counts. While product form and function take center stage, product accents use colors, materials, and finishes (CMF) to help define identity, usability, and emotional appeal. Small touches transform ordinary products into extraordinary ones. Like alchemy, strategic design magically affects a product’s consumer perception and user experiences, elevating it from […]
