Industrial Design - Digital Design - Human Factors Engineering

Arete Design

We believe that exceptional design originates from a deep understanding of customer insights coupled with business and product requirements. Our team possesses the expertise to skillfully translate these needs into effective solutions through an iterative and collaborative approach. By staying attuned to the ever-evolving industry landscape, we deliver solutions that surpass expectations and drive tangible results for our clients.

Industrial Design & UI/UX

Creating transformative experiences through physical
and digital product design.

Human Factors Engineering

Design products for safety, usability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Packaging & Labeling

Seeing your product into the world through effective packaging, labeling, and instructional design.

QSG & Instructions Design

Beautifully designed Quick Start Guides and detailed instruction manuals.

Industrial Design & UI/UX Design

We specialize in designing medical devices that enhance patient care, while also delivering exceptional physical and digital experiences, as part of a comprehensive commercial design solution.

Industrial Design Process

Discovery

  • User needs

  • Voice of customer

  • User journey mapping

  • Product requirements

Concept

  • Styling exploration

  • Mood-boards

  • Concept development

  • Ergonomics & prototyping

  • Concept renderings

Refinement

  • Detailed design

  • Color, material & finish

  • Design for manufacturing

  • Marketing material (renderings & animation)

UI/UX Design Process

Discovery

  • User needs

  • Voice of customer

  • User journey mapping

  • Product requirements

Concept

  • Wireframing

  • Interface concepts

  • Interactive prototypes

Refinement

  • High-fidelity designs

  • Detailed iconography development

  • UI specifications & implementation

Packaging, Labeling & Instructional Design

We specialize in packaging, labeling, and instructional documentation design for medical devices and consumable products. We work with our clients to define what is needed and then develop, test, and refine the designs for production. Throughout, we focus on creating instructions that are easy to follow, packaging that is optimized for its intended market and cost-effective, and labeling that meets its regulatory requirements—all while reflecting your brand identity and ensuring an unboxing experience that delights end-users.

Packaging, Labeling & Instructional Documentation Design Process

Definition

  • Usability planning

  • User needs definition

  • Voice of customer

Design

  • Identification of the end-users

  • User characteristics

  • Device use environments

Production

  • Formative usability testing

  • Use-related risk analysis

  • Critical task identification

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Human Factors Engineering

Our approach integrates human factors engineering principles early in the design process, uncovering use issues at the initial stages of development. We help you refine prototypes for safety, usability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Human Factors Engineering Process

Phase 1

  • Usability planning

  • User needs definition

  • Voice of customer

Phase 2

  • Identification of the end-users

  • User characteristics

  • Device use environments

Phase 3

  • Formative usability testing

  • Use-related risk analysis

  • Critical task identification

Phase 4

  • Summative / validation usability study test protocol & setup

Phase 5

  • Summative / validation usability study execution