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5 tips for building a low-cost prototype & user-testing it

5 tips for building a low-cost prototype & user-testing it

by Mazur, B | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 | DIY, INSIGHTS, PROTOTYPES, STARTUPS, TIPS

5 tips for building a low-cost prototype & user-testing it Reading time 9 mins Key Points Prototypes are an essential part of the product design process but can be costly if done incorrectly Low-cost prototypes will improve communication with your design team,...
Top 5 common product design mistakes and how to avoid them

Top 5 common product design mistakes and how to avoid them

by Mazur, B | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 | Guides, INSIGHTS, STARTUPS

Top 5 common product design mistakes and how to avoid them Reading time 9 mins Key Points Jumping the gun and rushing to get a product to market leads us open to failure Common product design mistakes include: insufficient research, no quality assurance, disregarding...
6 common startup mistakes and how to avoid them

6 common startup mistakes and how to avoid them

by Mazur, B | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 | Guides, INSIGHTS, STARTUPS

6 common startup mistakes and how to avoid them Reading time 5 mins Key Points Not Defining Your Target Market Not Conducting Market Research Not Creating a Business Plan Not Securing Funding Hiring the Wrong People Not Focusing on Customer Service Ready to start...
Why are B Corps gaining popularity, and should you get your company certified?

Why are B Corps gaining popularity, and should you get your company certified?

by Mazur, B | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 | ESG, ETHICS, INSIGHTS, SUSTAINABILITY

Why are B Corps gaining popularity, and should you get your company certified? Reading time 8 mins Key Points B Corp certification highlights a business’s commitment to performance, accountability and transparency Certification requires companies to demonstrate how...
5 ways to improve your supply chain environmental, social governance impact in 2023

5 ways to improve your supply chain environmental, social governance impact in 2023

by Mazur, B | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 | ESG, ETHICS, INSIGHTS, SUSTAINABILITY

5 ways to improve your supply chain environmental, social governance impact in 2023 Reading time 9 mins Key Points Covid-19, geopolitical problems and the increased frequency of climate catastrophes have highlighted supply chain issues worldwide Inadequacies in...
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