Icon-o-Cast: a podcast by LUNAR

Enhancing TABLU to meet user needs [Part 7] - Icon-o-Cast the podcast by LUNAR

TABLU project leads Jessica Behnsen and Adrian Waibel from LUNAR Europe talk with John Edson about testing TABLU in users' homes and important considerations for building simple user applications.

Bringing a Human Touch to TABLU [Part 6] - Icon-o-Cast the podcast by LUNAR

Christiane Graboski, head nurse and project manager, for DRK in Tübingen, Germany, joins LUNAR’s Jessica Behnsen and John Edson to discuss how TABLU extends the ability of health care providers to offer critical services, despite geographic distances.

A better user experience for home health care [part 5] - Icon-o-Cast the podcast by LUNAR

LUNAR’s John Edson and Chau Hop talk with Dr. Udo Weimar, professor of physical and theoretical chemistry at the University of Tubingen in Germany about technologies and user needs associated with a new health care ecosystem

The public context for TABLU [part 4] - Icon-o-Cast the podcast by LUNAR

LUNAR's Chau Hop and Daniel Buhr, Professor of Policy Analysis and Political Economies at the University of Tubingen in Germany discuss public policy issues associated with “Ambient Assisted Living” (AAL)

When patients become consumers

The era of personalized medicine is upon us and this trend has important implications for how we think about patients. In fact, we need to be designing meaningful experiences for healthcare “consumers,” rather than “patients.” In this talk delivered at the American Institute of Architects’ Future Care conference last month, LUNAR’s John Edson explores what the changing healthcare landscape means for experience design.

TABLU: early design prototyping - Icon-o-Cast the podcast by LUNAR

LUNAR's John Edson and Bastian Beate talk about TABLU's recent ethnographic study and what the design team learned as they visited people who are giving and receiving health care in their homes.

TABLU connects with home health care consumers - Icon-o-Cast the podcast by LUNAR

LUNAR's John Edson and Bastian Beate talk about TABLU's recent ethnographic study and what the design team learned as they visited people who are giving and receiving health care in their homes.

TABLU gets underway - Icon-o-Cast the podcast by LUNAR

LUNAR's John Edson and Bastian Beate kick off a new Icon-o-Cast series that goes behind the scenes on TABLU, a project that will develop smart and relevant solutions for improving home health care.

Inspirations from IDSA - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by LUNAR

John Edson shares developments at LUNAR and designers JJ Mendoza, Sydney Minnis and Michael Lozano discuss their perspectives on inspiring and thought-provoking moments from the recent IDSA Midwest Design Dialogue Conference.

Insights with Illumina Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 6/17/2011

What are the key components that make a successful project and a successful client relationship? Clients come to LUNAR with a technical challenge or a creative problem but they really want some certainty about the process that will take them to a successful conclusion. In this episode, LUNAR's Matt Durack and Robert Howard talk with Rob Tarbox of long-time LUNAR client Illumina, a company that applies innovative technologies for studying genetic variation and function. Listen for insights...

Meet Phil Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 6/1/2011

LUNAR's passion for sustainable design has driven the team to develop Phil, a new idea for changing behavior through design. LUNAR's Travis Lee, Lea Kobeli and John Edson introduce Phil and discuss ways design can be used to make a difference.

Designing Differences Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 2/24/2010 (video)

User-centered design and design thinking have taken the world by storm. But is something missing in the conversation? LUNAR’s John Edson explores the contributions designers can make by using design expression in products, brands and strategies. He also shows how product managers can effectively leverage design expression to make a difference to their business.

Sustainability Design 2.0 Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 1/13/2011

Sustainable design is entering a new phase as it moves from environmental activism to an approach based around a range of improved business processes that make a difference. Learn how designers can be leading participants in this shift by being aware of all of the concerns of the entire business. In this Icon-o-Cast episode, Janaki Kumar of SAP joins LUNAR’s Robert Howard and Travis Lee for a discussion of Sustainable Design 2.0.

A Gesture for TV Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 12/2/2010

How can design play a role in helping overcome the challenges presented by television's new technologies and new business models? As a follow-up to our recent two-part conversation with Intel's Brian David Johnson, Roman Gephard of LUNAR Europe and John Edson explore how design will play a role in defining the future of television. New options for the remote control may provide some clues, and of course there are other changes sure to come…

Designing the Future of TV Part 2 Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 10/21/2010

TV has been in a constant state of change in recent years, but the home invasion of VCRs and DVDs pales in comparison to the rate of change today. As ever-increasing options are available to consumers, how should companies decide what to design and build next? In Part 2, Intel’s Brian David Johnson, author of Screen Future: The Future of Entertainment, Computing, and the Devices We Love, joins LUNAR’s John Edson and interface designer Ron Goldin for a conversation about designing the future...

Designing the Future of TV Part 1 Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 10/19/2010

TV has been in a constant state of change in recent years, but the home invasion of VCRs and DVDs pales in comparison to the rate of change today. As ever-increasing options are available to consumers, how should companies decide what to design and build next? Part 1: Intel’s Brian David Johnson, author of Screen Future: The Future of Entertainment, Computing, and the Devices We Love, joins LUNAR’s John Edson and interface designer Ron Goldin for a conversation about designing the future of...

Demystifying Medical Devices Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 9/22/2010

In this new era of health care reform and rapidly advancing medical technology, how do devices—from band aids to robotic surgical equipment—get developed? Compared to consumer products, medical equipment development happens in a complex environment involving doctors, patients, insurance companies and governments. To help unravel some of the mystery behind the creation of medial equipment, Icon-o-Cast brought together a few experts to explore how various considerations and constraints affec...

iPad Teardown: An Engineering Design Perspective Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 9/3/2010 (video)

LUNAR’s crack team of engineers dismantle an iPad and turn a critical eye toward the engineering principles used in this revolutionary new device. Did Apple’s product designers throw out the rule book or did they follow generally accepted engineering principles?

iPad Teardown: An Engineering Design Perspective Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 9/3/2010 (audio)

LUNAR’s crack team of engineers dismantle an iPad and turn a critical eye toward the engineering principles used in this revolutionary new device. Did Apple’s product designers throw out the rule book or did they follow generally accepted engineering principles?

DIY Design Recap Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 8/12/2010

How can a Do It Yourself spirit promote innovation in design? What does the DIY movement mean for consumers? John Edson and members of the LUNAR team reflect on DIY Design after attending IDSA's 2010 international conference.

Thought for Food Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 7/29/2010

LUNAR's John Edson shares news about "Thought for Food," a contest for students attending the IDSA national conference. www-icon-o-cast.com

No Touching – Icon-o-Cast video by LUNAR 7/20/2010

Ron Goldin, senior interaction designer at LUNAR, talked about Truly Invisible Interfaces at the 2010 South by Southwest Conference. He's produced this online recap of his talk which includes history, insights and great examples of touchless interfaces in entertainment, gaming, medical, urban planning, fitness, fashion, making out and more.

It's Design Week - Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 6/15/2010 (video)

LUNAR's John Edson checks out the 2010 San Francisco Design Week kickoff party and talks with local leaders about how design makes a difference. Guests include: Donald W. Savoie, Executive Director, AIGA San Francisco; Alice Bybee, President, AIGA; Henrik Olsen, Interactive Chair, AIGA; Christopher Simmons; Dave Muro, Programming Co-Chair, AIGA; and Madelin Woods.

It's Design Week - Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 6/15/2010 (audio)

LUNAR's John Edson checks out the 2010 San Francisco Design Week kickoff party and talks with local leaders about how design makes a difference. Guests include: Donald W. Savoie, Executive Director, AIGA San Francisco; Alice Bybee, President, AIGA; Henrik Olsen, Interactive Chair, AIGA; Christopher Simmons; Dave Muro, Programming Co-Chair, AIGA; and Madelin Woods.

No more “make pretty”; now what? Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 6/1/2010

The practice of industrial design has changed more in the past 10 years than in the previous 100. Gone are the days when designers engaged in "make pretty" exercises. In this Icon-o-Cast episode, SF design leaders Allan Velzy and Charlie Sheldon join LUNAR's John Edson in a conversation about how the Industrial Designer’s Society of America in San Francisco is helping local designers thrive in this new world through IDSA’s innovative programs and events.

Design and the future of health care Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 5/11/2010

Health expert, entrepreneur and educator Dr. Bern Shen joins LUNAR’s Robert Howard for a discussion about the future of health care and the implications and opportunities for the practice of design. Don’t miss Bern’s framework for understanding how design makes a difference for drugs, diagnostics, delivery and policy.

Connections and mutations in the network Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 4/27/2010

Tiffany Shlain, filmmaker and Webby Awards founder, talks with LUNAR’s John Edson about new connections in the Internet age and how design itself can force mutations in our global network.

Design research in LA (that’s Latin America) Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 3/30/2010

Design researcher and Brazilian Amyris Fernandez talks with LUNAR's Gretchen Anderson and Lisa Leckie about design research methods in Latin America. www.icon-o-cast.com

Designing a startup Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 3/14/2010

What are the key ingredients for starting a new beverage company and how can design play a role in launching a product in a super-competitive marketplace? What are the guideposts that guide a startup from pure invention, entrepreneurial drive and consumer preference? In this episode of Icon-o-Cast, entrepreneur Albert Cahana talks with LUNAR’s Gretchen Anderson about the role of design in launching a new product.

Design for Social Good Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 2/25/2010

Guest Emily Pilloton of Project H talks with LUNAR's John Edson about leveraging the power of design to solve social needs. www.icon-o-cast.com

LUNAR New Year Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 2/10/2010

In this special Lunar New Year edition of Icon-o-Cast, LUNAR kicks off the Year of the Tiger with perspectives on business and design trends for the coming year from Asia, Europe and the U.S.

Thomas Wold & the creative process Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 1/26/2010

Furniture and cabinet creator Thomas Wold joins LUNAR's Gretchen Anderson in a conversation about discovering personal expression and the creative process.

Big Questions Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 12/23/2009

LUNAR’s John Edson and Margie O’Driscoll of the American Institute of Architects discuss the changing roles of industrial designers and architects as pros pursue the “big questions” that are shaping new directions for their disciplines.

Sustainability update/Hong Kong views Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 12/13/2009

LUNAR’s Travis Lee and John Edson discuss recent developments in sustainable design and materials, and chat about Travis’ experiences during his assignment in Hong Kong.

Design Education at the Nueva School Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 11/25/2009 (video)

LUNAR's Robert Howard discusses design education and "design thinking" with Kim Howard-Saxe, director of the Innovation Lab at the Nueva School. Recorded at the Maker Faire 2009. www-icon-o-cast.com

Design Education at the Nueva School Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 11/25/2009 (audio)

LUNAR's Robert Howard discusses design education and "design thinking" with Kim Howard-Saxe, director of the Innovation Lab at the Nueva School. Recorded at the Maker Faire 2009. www-icon-o-cast.com

Let's Get Physical Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 11/1/2009 (video)

LUNAR's Gretchen Anderson, director of interaction design, shares insights into how to develop an effective set of product "facial features" -- those signals that tell users what a product does. www.icon-o-cast.com

Let's Get Physical Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 11/1/2009 (audio)

LUNAR's Gretchen Anderson, director of interaction design, shares insights into how to develop an effective set of product "facial features" -- those signals that tell users what a product does. www.icon-o-cast.com

A Curie Motor Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 10/13/2009 (video)

LUNAR's Bob Lane demos his ingenious Curie Motor for Gretchen Anderson. Bob's device was featured at the San Francisco Exploratorium.

A Curie Motor Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 10/13/2009 (audio)

LUNAR's Bob Lane demos his ingenious Curie Motor for Gretchen Anderson. Bob's device was featured at the San Francisco Exploratorium.

On IDSA 2009 Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR - 9/28/2009

LUNAR's John Edson and Gretchen Anderson trade perspectives on the 2009 Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) annual conference which wrapped Sept. 26 in Miami. They pick favorite sessions, debate what could be improved and consider the advantages that come with a down economy.

The Future of Social Networks - Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR 0- 9-21-2009

Online social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are red hot -- today. But how will these networks evolve over the next few years? Are there underlying qualities that will keep them relevant? In this Icon-o-Cast episode, LUNAR's Gretchen Anderson and Tacit Knowledge's Chris Andrasick discuss the future of online social networks.

Green Water - Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR (video) - 9/9/2009

In this special edition of Icon-o-Cast, Lunar's John Edson shares a presentation he gave at the 2009 Sustainable Brands conference in which he discussed applying sustainable design principles through a framework developed by Lunar to the problem of distributing water. This edition is available in both video and audio formats.

Green Water - Icon-o-Cast by LUNAR (audio) - 9/9/2009

In this special edition of Icon-o-Cast, Lunar's John Edson shares a presentation he gave at the 2009 Sustainable Brands conference in which he discussed applying sustainable design principles through a framework developed by Lunar to the problem of distributing water. This edition is available in both video and audio formats.

Don't Touch Me There - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 8/22/2009

Comics & Interaction Design - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 8/5/2009

At Lunar, we've been applying the compelling storytelling techniques from comics in our interaction design work. In this episode, Lunar interaction designers Gretchen Anderson and Ron Goldin talk about how comics can be a powerful and surprising tool in the design of complex products and experiences.

Highlights from Maker Faire 2009 (video)

What do you get when you combine 600 inventors and innovators with thousands of people who want to see their work? It's Maker Faire 2009. Join Lunar's Robert Howard, Bob Lane and Jonathan Downing as they roam the faire in search of the new, the cool and the homemade.

Highlights from Maker Faire 2009 (audio)

What do you get when you combine 600 inventors and innovators with thousands of people who want to see their work? It's Maker Faire 2009. Join Lunar's Robert Howard, Bob Lane and Jonathan Downing as they roam the faire in search of the new, the cool and the homemade.

Toothbrushes, TiVo, and Twitter (and more)

Fast Company Guest Blogger and Lunar President John Edson talks about the classic chair by Charles Eames

Behold beauty - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 5/28/2009

How can design tap into our emotional wiring, stop us in our tracks and create responses in us? An exploration we did at Lunar, loosely based on Don Norman's Emotional Design, looked at how design can make us stop and think, stop and act, and stop and behold. In this episode, Lunar's John Edson, Jeff Smith and Becky Brown talk about this last dimension -- the beauty dimension of "stop and behold" -- and how it turns out to be the most elusive power of design.