072 - OXO PFS, Drug/Device Usability, Toothbrushes for Children, Epicurious Series and Baseball with Dan Formosa

Combinate Podcast - Combining Drugs and Devices

On this episode, I was joined by Dan Formosa, legendary designer and founder of ThinkActHuman. On this episode, Dan walks through: - Eliminating the need for instruction through good design - Drug/Device Combination Product Usability - Collaborating with OXO on a Pre-Filled Syringe - Creating the worlds first toothbrush designed for children - Usability and his book on simplifying baseball Dan Formosa is the Founder of ThinkActHuman and is an award-winning researcher in the fields of usability, biomechanics and design. From 1981 to 1990 he helped create Smart Design, a multi-awarding winning company that works across the physical and digital to design meaningful experiences. He has worked with clients such as Ford, HP, Johnson & Johnson, LG Electronics, Microsoft, OXO, and UCB. Dan’s original work on OXO Good Grips kitchen tools helped them become a symbol of inclusive design. He hosts the "Well Equipped" series on Epicurious and has had millions of views on his usability and design lessons/recommendations for household products. Links Well Equipped Series on Epicurious: 5 TikTok Gadgets Tested By Design Expert | Well Equipped | Epicurious - YouTube About me - DAN FORMOSA