Unlock Client Insight Early to Elevate Project Results
Strategies to get meaningful client feedback on your project team’s performance in time to make any corrections, if needed.
ICS Insight Blog
Informed Opinions and Industry Insight on Tech, UX and Product Development
Connecting tech leaders with insight to move the needle, and developers and designers with inspiration to build really cool touchscreen-driven stuff people will love.
UX Design Strategies for Specialized Domains
For specialized, highly technical domains, effective UX design is built on an extensively collaborative process where the designer serves as both facilitator and creator.
UX for Small Embedded IOT and Medical Device Screens
Small embedded screens are significantly different to design for than smartphones.
6 Figma Code-Generator Plugins to Try
We tested 20 plugins that turn Figma designs into code for production or advanced prototyping. These are our favorites.
Figma Ups the Ante with Dev Mode
Figma recently released several exciting new features like Dev Mode. Here are our impressions.
Does Your Device Need Dark Mode?
To choose between a light or dark-mode UI, device designers must understand how human eyes process light.
Align with Users Through a Minimum Viable Product Process
Use a minimum viable product to avoid investing too much in a venture until you know it has potential to succeed.
My Beautiful Medical Device
Aesthetics matters in medical device design in terms of safer, more usable products.
Prioritizing Discovery Research is Essential to Project Success
Up-front research provides critical insight that can serve as the solid foundation on which to build your design strategy.
Don’t be Dumb About Designing Smart Devices
Understanding the consumer and the intended use case is essential for the success of IoT devices like smart appliances.
From Manufacturing to Medical, Mixed Reality is Improving Complex Interactions
One of the most exciting user experience modalities to design for is that of Virtual Reality.
Embrace EV and Get a Jump on the Future of UX Design
The future is electric. Designers who adopt early can make a lasting impact on both the profession and our world.
User Happiness Can Make or Break Your Digital Transformation Project
UX pros can contribute in meaningful ways to the success of digital transformation projects.
Can Qt Design Studio Help You Overcome Development Challenges?
Adding Qt Design Studio to the software lifecycle makes UI development easier. Here's how.
Qt Design Studio Accelerates Development Workflow of Qt Applications
Using Qt Design Studio requires effort but is worth the payoff.
Do My Eyes Deceive Me? Hardware Impacts Perception of Color
We perceive colors differently from screen to screen. That means testing on target hardware is critical.
It’s Time to Fix Scientific Software
Wider embrace of UX can make it easier for those working in life sciences to more quickly bring new therapies to market.
Mobile Apps Help Consumers Avoid COVID-19-Contaminated Public Touchscreens
As consumers avoid touching public devices, here’s how to provide contact-less access to your products.
High-Fidelity Prototypes are Essential When Designing Embedded and IoT User Experiences
Hi-fidelity prototypes shrink risk and lead to better outcomes.
ICS Works with Non-Profits to Develop Low-Cost Ventilators
NEW! We're now working on a second ventilator to fight COVID-19 globally.
How GreenHouse by ICS Benefits User Experience Designers
Solutions to the most common UX-related problems on any embedded project.
Don’t Touch! COVID-19 Gives Voice and Gesture UIs New Relevance
Medical device makers should explore touchless interfaces more aggressively than ever.
GreenHouse and Qt Design Studio Together Deliver a Full Solution
GreenHouse doesn’t replace or compete with Qt Design Studio. It complements it.
Embedded Software Design More Challenging than Web and Mobile
Overreliance on templates can be a trap in the realm of embedded software design.
Need Physicians to Test Your Medical Device? Here's How to Recruit Them
It's best practice for appropriate professionals to try out your product before it hits the market.
Tackling Medical Device Usability Design Early Speeds FDA Approval
Start usability design at the outset, as soon as you can articulate business, user and safety requirements.
Figma is Great for Designers and Even Better for Their Clients
Real-time collaborative design tool Figma transforms workflow for creative teams.
IoT, Ethics and Natural Interactions Transforming UX Design
A world saturated with computer-enabled things badly needs good UX design.