Icon-o-Cast: a podcast by LUNAR

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 TV.

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 affect the creation of new medical devices. One commonly held belief is that new technologies are driving up the cost of health care. But are things really that simple?

In this Icon-o-Cast episode, 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?

In this Icon-o-Cast episode, 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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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