Covid-19 status update
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are, like most other businesses, working remotely for the foreseeable future. We took this decision ahead of the government announcement to stay home to protect the safety of our staff, our clients and the most vulnerable people in our community.
Design thinking
Design thinking – A practical guide to design thinkingPosted by Ben Mazur 15.01.2020Design thinking summary Design thinking is a creative methodology used to identify unmet needs Design thinking is a user-centric design process focussed on...
10 good reasons to work with a product design consultancy
10 good reasons to work with a product design consultancy Posted by Ben Mazur 10.12.2019A product design consultancy... Helps you generate new ideas Provides specific expertise for your project Boosts your capacity Broadens the skills and...
Free Non-Disclosure Agreement template to keep your next product idea safe
Free Non-Disclosure Agreement NDA template to keep your next product idea safePosted by Ben Mazur 06.12.2019keep your idea safe with an NDA NDAs protect your vital business interests Be specific - ambiguous NDAs are a risk Define what is...
How to write an effective product design brief
How to write an effective product design briefPosted by Ben Mazur 26.11.2019 Tips for writing a user centred brief An effective brief aligns all parties on what the goal is Keep it short and concise Frame the user and their needs Identify...
Graduates, here’s how to get noticed and land that dream product design job
Graduates, here’s how to get noticed and land that dream product design jobPosted by Ben Mazur 22.11.2019Make your design portfolio stand out Make it personal Make it relevant Keep it short Make it mobile friendly Focus on your strengths...
How to reduce your manufacturing costs
How to reduce your manufacturing costsPosted by Ben Mazur 12.11.2019How to reduce manufacturing costs Look beyond your first order to how many parts you will order over the next 3 years Keep everything as simple as you can, it will have a...
The importance of test rigs in research and development
The importance of test rigs in research and developmentPosted by Ben Mazur 24.10.2019What is a test rig? Test rigs are bespoke testing devices Used for lab testing of new ideas Demonstrate key functionality Made of configurable circuits...
10 tips for designing tough plastic products for harsh environments
10 tips for designing tough plastic products for harsh environmentsPosted by Ben Mazur 24.10.2019 How to design rugged products Make everything thicker and reinforce with extra strengthening ribs Select appropriate materials,...
Ignitec is now Cyber Essentials certified
Ignitec is now Cyber Essentials certifiedPosted by Ben Mazur 20.08.2019 Cybersecurity is becoming a big concern for businesses with hacks, scams, data breaches and ransomware costing billions of pounds each year. And the trend shows a significant...
We’ve moved!
We’ve moved!Posted by Ben Mazur 14.08.2019 Ignitec has moved to The Powerhouse in North Bristol fter six...
What is an IP rating?
What is an IP rating?Posted by Ben Mazur 12.08.2019 Designed to meet IP rating standards Some devices we develop at Ignitec must work in the toughest conditions, from icy ocean waters to extremely hot, dusty environments. Designed to meet IP rating...
Ignitec’s design and development process recognised again by BSI
Ignitec’s design and development process recognised again by BSIPosted by Ben Mazur 10.07.2019 Ignitec’s design and development process recognised again by BSI Three years ago, the British Standards Institution (BSI) awarded Ignitec our first...
Mi.Mu: Transforming music composition and performance
Mi.Mu: Transforming music composition and performancePosted by Ben Mazur 04.06.2019 The official launch of Mi.Mu gloves After 18 months working with Mi.Mu, Ignitec’s Rob Hall joined musicians and global media in a central London studio for the official...
Meet our new Objet260 Connex 3 3D printer
Meet our new Objet260 Connex 3 3D printerPosted by Ben Mazur 09.04.2019 To meet ever-mounting demand for super high-quality prototypes and functional materials, we’ve invested in new rapid prototyping technology. Say hello to our new Objet260 Connex 3....
Product design and industrial design – what’s the difference?
Product design and industrial design – what’s the difference?Posted by Ben Mazur 27.02.2019Product design vs industrial design It depends who you ask, where they are from and where they studied The difference is subtle and there is no...
How to select a manufacturer for your product
How to select a manufacturer for your productPosted by Ben Mazur 10.01.2019Select a manufacturer for your product Speak to several manufacturers and get multiple quotes It can be easier to look in your local country Look for accreditations...
Five ideation techniques you can use to help boost creativity in your organisation
Five ideation techniques that will boost your team’s creative-idea generationPosted by Ben Mazur, Nov 7, 2018Five ideation techniques Try multiple ideation techniques with your team and see which work best Be aware of the less confident...
Turn: A prestigious ‘A Design Award’ winner
Turn: A prestigious 'A Design Award' winnerPosted by Lucy Cripps 29.10.2018 At Ignitec, we love it when the products we develop, design and dream up win awards and gain recognition – it’s a wonderful achievement for both our clients and us. And that’s...
Voice control to become “bedrock” of the smart home
Voice control to become “bedrock” of the smart homeby Charley Millard | Sep 25, 2018 The smart home market has flattered to deceive. Despite promises to simplify our lives and countless Kickstarter campaigns most homes remain decidedly un-smart. That’s...
Ultra-thin electronics could thin out the wearables herd
Ultra thin electronics could thin out the wearables herdPosted by Lee Chantrey | 18.09.2018 At present wearables face a difficult balancing act between two features that will be critical to their success – function and form. Enhancing the capabilities...
Is your office job safe from artificial intelligence?
Is your office job safe from artificial intelligence?Posted by Angelo D'Onofrio | 12.09.2018 The spectre of artificial intelligence and machines taking over office jobs long considered immune to automation has entered the mainstream consciousness in...
What will Brexit mean for UK businesses that manufacture in China
What will Brexit mean for UK businesses that manufacture in ChinaPosted by Rob Hall | 03.09.2018 Newspapers are full of stories about Brexit and early trade agreement talks between the UK and China. What should business do in the meantime? The British...
Combining energy harvesting to power the Internet of Things
Combining energy harvesting to power the Internet of ThingsPosted by Rob Hall | 19.08.2018 One of the main promises of the Internet of Things is the ability to monitor everything, thanks to nearly ubiquitous sensors attached to everything from our...
iRobot: AI robot developed that can choose to inflict pain
iRobot: AI robot developed that can choose to inflict painPosted by Charley Millard | 15.09.2018 Artificial intelligence, how will it affect us in the future? Will it enable the automation of mundane tasks or is it something we should be seriously...
Powering wearables will require a more flexible approach
Powering wearables will require a more flexible approachPosted by Christian Thorne | 14.08.2018 Flexible electronics – From stick-on patches for medical monitoring, activity tracking armbands and sensors, circuits and screens stitched into our clothes...
Could healthcare robotics lead to surgery without surgeons?
Could healthcare robotics lead to surgery without surgeons? Posted by Ben Mazur | 10.08.2018 Robot assisted surgery In this article we discuss robot assisted surgery. Many industries are waking up to the benefits of utilising robots in their...
How prototyping and user-centred design leads to better products
How prototyping and user-centred design leads to better productsPosted by Angelo D'Onofrio | 26.07.2018 User centred design User centred design is a methodology and set of design practices which involve users at every stage of the product development...