It is important to start each innovation journey with the broadest possible mindset because this opens the door to all sorts of different solutions that might exist outside one team’s experiences. A great example of this philosophy in action was the design of a surgical torque wrench that we developed…
Today’s liquid and paste formulations, from washing up liquid to shampoo to toothpaste are complex structured fluids or solids which are designed to meet the demanding needs of consumers. It is tempting to regard the formulation or recipe as the main challenge. However, these complex formulations behave very differently in…
Ben and Andres discuss the opportunities provided by remote user research techniques.
The collaboration strongly supports the expansion of the Stevanato group’s portfolio of devices for patients suffering from diabetes.
Models are everywhere – anyone who has played a computer game has encountered a model, but in a pandemic, mathematical models are vital for understanding the dynamics of transmission, disease progression, healthcare needs and the overall outcome on the population. Recent real world events have shown that critical decisions are…
The first robot-assisted surgical procedure was performed in 1985. In the 35 years since, the field of surgical robotics has exploded, with both surgeons and patients demanding access to the technology. This boom has brought with it plenty of vocal advocates, and just as many critics, debating the risks and…
Mark discusses how the interplay between choice of materials and product design provides unique opportunities for innovation.
Cambridge Design Partnership recycles ten old shipping containers to create a new upcycled office building. As you’d expect from a business specialising in innovation, when it came to extending their company HQ at rapid pace, they came up with a rather clever plan.CDP have just opened a remarkable new building…
Jonathan Morris, Mechanical engineer, explains how he came to design and build a most unusual musical instrument at CDP Q. CDP doesn’t usually make musical instruments, does it?Jonathan: No! This is definitely one of our more unexpected projects here at Cambridge Design Partnership. But when composer Robert Laidlow approached us…
Cambridge Design Partnership is recognised as one of the top three agencies in Europe and the Americas for design innovation, according to the Red Dot awards programme. Red Dot has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design. They organise annual competitions looking to applaud…
A good night’s sleep is increasingly considered to be just as important for our health and well-being as eating healthy food and exercising regularly. Unfortunately, today’s 24/7 high-stimulus, digital world is renowned for disrupting our natural sleep patterns. The average 21st century human is now sleeping significantly less than in…
In 2019 the music festival industry experienced a sea change in their attitude to single-use plastic, with many large live events making the decision to ban it altogether. As the festival season draws to a close, CDP’s Matt Morris, mechanical engineer, sustainability expert and live music fan, looks at what…