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Category Archives: Product Strategy

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A Call for Haptic Porn (No, It’s Not Dirty)

Why is it that no one has created a compelling demonstration of the value of a haptic devices through audio and visual channels? Continue reading A Call for Haptic Porn (No, It's Not Dirty) >>

Interactive Gestures Coming to Appliances

First it was public restrooms. Now your kitchen. This new side-by-side refrigerator by AEG-Electrolux conserves energy by going into sleep mode and but can be woken up with a wave, just like the paper towel dispenser at an airport bathroom Continue reading Interactive Gestures Coming to Appliances >>

Adding Value and The Buddha Nature of Products

One phrase you hear a lot of in product design is "adding value" or "value-add." As in, "Being able to see their account balance is a value-add for customers." What this usually means, however, is adding a new feature. "Being able to turn your washing machine on from this PDA would be a value add."

Lo… Continue reading Adding Value and The Buddha Nature of Products >>