Festo’s Dr. Ansgar Kriwet talks about why automation is complicated, and how design teams can improve the experience. At the celebration marking Festo’s 50 th anniversary in the United States, Festo ...

Every game you’ve ever enjoyed started with a series of decisions. Not just big creative choices, but hundreds of small, ...

Kwong Von Glinow isn’t afraid to uplift the mundane. Based in Chicago, the studio finds inspiration and freedom in historic templates of development. AN’s Executive Editor Jack Murphy spoke with ...

Pattern making is the process of creating a 2D blueprint that translates a 2D design sketch into a 3D garment. The pattern making manufacturing process involves several stages: project intake, ...

Ever feel like UI/UX design projects take forever to get off the ground? Between building design systems, creating prototypes, and making sure consistency across screens, the process can feel like an ...

Computational tools—which harness the power of computation to streamline decision making—were once considered “nice to have.” Now they are integral to the design process. So why should clients care?

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with an app that just doesn’t seem to “get” what you need? Maybe the search function feels clunky, or the interface is so cluttered that finding what you’re ...

Examining the houses that architects designed for themselves can provide insight into their design process, priorities, and philosophy. While often reduced in scale, these personal residences offer a ...