This is an introduction to a 4-part series. We’ll be sharing FOUR parts about our firmware and software processes and best practices —> 1: Requirements, 2: Architecture, 3: Code Review, and 4: Software Quality Assurance, so stay connected. You can find a link to Part 1: Requirements below. You’re past your deadlines and over budget – your code base is …
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS – A SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS? At SIGMADESIGN, we begin with the end in mind. The product requirements define the guiding principles that take a client’s product from concept to production. Defining the Product Requirements Document (PRD) early in the development process ensures a complete picture of customer expectations are efficiently communicated to the design team. The document captures …
PRESIDENT’S CORNER: THE KEY TO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
BY BILL HUSEBY, PRESIDENT & CEO I love product development, from Concept through Production. Many components have to be in place in order for great product development to happen. Sure, you need all the appropriate engineering disciplines. But you also need the other key contributors from Machinists, Technicians, Buyers, Operators, Shipping/Receiving personnel and the plethora of other support crew. However, all …
PRESS RELEASE: Sigma Design Wins International Design Award
Press Release SIGMADESIGN Wins 2016 Red Dot Product Design Award for the Lightspeed TangoTM Aviation Headset Vancouver, Washington, March 30, 2016. New wireless aviation headset wins prestigious international design competition SIGMADESIGN, a product design and engineering firm headquartered in Vancouver, WA, today announces that its work on the Lightspeed TangoTM Aviation Headset was awarded with the Red Dot Award for …
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AT SIGMADESIGN
Developing a new product can be a daunting experience for an inventor or entrepreneur. With statistics revealing low success rates of new products the process can be nerve-wracking especially during the “fuzzy front-end” phase where so many questions must be answered. Partnering with a consultant that understands the ins and outs of the Product Development Process can provide a smoother progression …
How Does Your Business Fit into The Internet of Things?
By Matt Cameron A lot of people are talking about the Internet of Things (IoT). The term refers to a sensor-based network of devices, machines and systems connected to the internet and to each other. The term spans both commercial and industrial applications. There is currently a lot of media hype surrounding IoT, but make no mistake, it is real …
SKETCHY… in a good way
Most of us have noticed that after reading a great book, a movie based on the book often falls short. Why? Because when reading a book, the human brain has an amazing ability to fill in gaps, and our imaginations can create the scenes, details, and characters that mesh with our unique individual experiences. At SIGMADESIGN, industrial designers use this …