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I played a key role in conceiving SmartGauge, an instrument cluster for Ford’s 2010 hybrids designed to influence driving behavior and save fuel – an innovation for the auto industry that has been helping drivers drive more efficiently for more than 20 years.
I'm a consultant in design and design research, working with companies, organizations, and internal creative teams to develop innovative and socially responsible products and services in a wide range of categories. With a background in product design, I have a Masters and a Ph.D. in Ergonomics and Biomechanics.
I consult on design and design research with companies and organizations worldwide. My work spans a wide range of topics, and covers physical products, services and digital interfaces. With a background in product design, ergonomics and biomechanics, my approach often entails evidence-based methods that lead to innovative solutions.
OXO’s initial line was based on extensive usability studies conducted by Dan Formosa, a key member of the four-person design team. Since 1991 the OXO line has been referenced frequently as an early example of inclusive design.
FOUR WORKSHOPS. 1. BIOMECHANICS. Despite an increasing emphasis on human-centered design and the desire to understand people, few designers have basic knowledge or training on how the human body works.
Anatomy of a Patent: Infographic - DAN FORMOSA. Here’s a quick guide to understanding patents. Digging through some boxes in my basement a few weeks ago I came across an infographic that I created explaining patents, a double-page spread published in a design journal way back in 1995!.
The 4th edition of Baseball Field Guide is now available. Major League Baseball implemented a lot of changes to the rules this year. Their goal is to speed up the game while adding more on-field action (a.k.a.more base hits.)
We’ve been shooting new episodes of Condé Nast / Epicurious Well Equipped series every two months, one each on two consecutive days. In the six newest episodes not mentioned previously, I test gadgets for sandwiches, cutting, brunch, nut cracking, “As Seen On TV,” and vintage.
Baseball Field Guide. Ever try to read the Official Rules of Major League Baseball’s Official Baseball Rules? As America’s sport, it is probably the most important, yet worst written document in the US. No kidding!
East Harlem is a neighborhood in the northeast section of Manhattan that is quite unlike the rest of the island. One striking difference: the rate of diabetes in that neighborhood is 4 to 5 times that of the rest of Manhattan!