How Designers Choose Colors
In product design, seemingly small choices have huge impacts on a design’s success in the marketplace and in use. One of the most important choices is color. The colors incorporated …
The History of Neural Networks
Neural networks are machine learning algorithms inspired by biological neural circuits. The human brain is incredibly complex. Lucky for software engineers, neural networks in ML are less complex (at least …
Daedalus Lead Designers on Teaching and Design
Daedalus, based in the heart of Pittsburgh, is just down the road from Carnegie Mellon University. With several CMU graduates on our team, we’re grateful to be closely connected …
Multidisciplinary Design Firms: Greater than the Sum of Their Parts
With every product development project, there are certain key specialties involved. Researchers, designers, engineers, project managers, and purchasers all have distinct skill sets and responsibilities when it comes to configuring …
Why You Need a Third-Party PCB Design Review
When it comes to printed circuit board (PCB) design, mistakes can be costly—both in terms of time and money. A small oversight can lead to expensive rework or even require …
How Products Go Through Lifecycle Testing Without Waiting a Lifetime
When it comes to product development, understanding how long a product can reliably last in the hands of its users is crucial. But how do you ensure durability without waiting …
How Machine Vision Learns Depth Perception From Humans
At Daedalus, machine vision is more than just a fascinating technological advancement—it plays a crucial role in the solutions we research, design, and engineer. By integrating machine vision systems …
Why Pittsburgh Should Be Your Next Career Move as an Engineer, Designer, or Researcher
If you’re an engineer, designer, or researcher pondering your next career move, you might want to consider working in Pittsburgh. This city, lauded for its rich industrial history and modern …
The Current Reality of Low-Cost Sensors: Scientific Data, Actionable Data, and Lies
The rise of low-cost sensors, like MEMS, optical, piezoelectric, chemical, and others, has made it possible to integrate sensing into everyday devices. These sensors, which once required bulky laboratory equipment, …
Lost in Design: The Case of the Missing Power Button
Several weeks ago, the remote for the monitor I use for my home computer died. Just the remote; not the monitor. Ordinarily, this wouldn’t be a story worth telling. It …