Do I Need an Industrial Design Agency or a Product Design Agency for My Idea?
Industrial Design Agency or Product Design Agency: Which Does Your Idea Need?
Anyone researching how to turn a physical product idea into reality will have noticed that "industrial design" and "product design" are thrown around almost interchangeably, often by the same studio, o
What do investors actually want to see from a hardware startup before funding it?
It takes more than a good idea.
If the brief evolves, don’t panic – embrace the opportunity
How staying open to new ideas helped a council unlock more value from a fleet decarbonisation project
Achieving compliance and quality in medical devices for 2026
As we begin 2026, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the journey of CJ & L Consultancy Ltd over the past year and share my outlook for the year ahead.
De-risking development with off-the-shelf modules
Off‑the‑shelf electronics modules are often more expensive and are sometimes assumed to be complex or not an exact fit for specific requirements, yet these perceptions often overlook the real advantages they bring.
Why Human Factors Will Drive Business Growth in 2026
When was the last time you abandoned a product because it was frustrating to use? When products are frustrating to use, users will abandon them, share their discontent or fail to adopt them in the first place.
CES 2026: Human-centred innovation takes the stage
This year at CES, many companies focused on something we at eg technology care deeply about - designing products that genuinely support people. Ambient AI working quietly in the background, robotics designed around real tasks, calmer smart homes and wearables that reduce cognitive load all featured strongly. This blog look at the key outcomes from the show and unveils AI's shifting role in…
A radical transformation of our economies is the only way to save nature, and ourselves
By James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer at CISL
Current markets don’t fully value sustainability—but sustainability entrepreneurs can’t wait for this to change
By James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer at CISL
Driving innovation and opportunity in Cambridge
A thought piece by Dan Clarke, Head of Innovation & Technology, Greater Cambridge Partnership.