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Articles on product design, UX, innovation, and the circular economy

The following articles provide insights into methods, trends, and practical examples from product design, UX/UI, innovation, and the circular economy.

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Complexity eats margin: why strategic product design determines market success

A column by Therese Naef, CEO of Milani Design & Consulting, on the economic value of design, and why clarity in product development determines margin, speed and market success.
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In Memory of Francesco Milani (1937-2026)

Francesco Milani, founder of Milani Design & Consulting, shaped Swiss and international industrial design for decades. An obituary.
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Designing the Future of Mobility: A Hands-on Project with SOB and FHNW - Part 2

How can we persuade drivers to switch to the train? With support from Milani Design, design students at the FHNW developed concrete solutions on behalf of the SOB.
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How Design Students are Shaping the Future of Train Travel with Milani - Part 1

From the lecture hall to the agency world: With Milani’s guidance, FHNW students developed real-world design solutions for the Swiss Southeast Railway. The goal was to encourage more people to switch from cars to trains.
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History-making product and industrial design

From groundbreaking product innovations smaller than the palm of your hand to meter-high industrial machines, Milani has set new standards with these products. Dive into the past with us and discover how these products became trendsetters.
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Milani design that moved Switzerland

Locals and tourists alike have all ridden in a vehicle designed by Milani. This article explores how an agency specializing in medical technology became a leading name in Swiss transportation design and how its designs continue to shape public spaces to this day.
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Design that revolutionized medical technology

Since the 1960s, Milani has set the standard for healthcare design. Take a look back at over 60 years of groundbreaking medical technology projects, from the founding vision of Francesco Milani to today's product innovations.
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What are the costs of design? Investing in product design, and why it pays off

This is a question that procurement teams and product leaders ask early on and for good reason. The real challenge, however, is not finding a price, but understanding what you are paying for and the impact design has on your business.
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5 sustainable packaging trends

As consumer environmental awareness grows and regulations become stricter, the demand for sustainable packaging solutions is increasing. Here are five such trends that companies can successfully leverage.
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Design for easy Repair and Maintenance: A Sustainable Approach in Product Design

Design for easy repair and maintenance will soon become a legal standard for many products. Learn how to successfully implement this principle.
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Tactile User Interface vs. Zero User Interface: Two important UX/UI trends that all product designers should be aware of

Voice control or haptic feedback? Which approach is best suited to which product? These two UX trends are currently having a fundamental impact on product design.
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Sustainable design principle - Recyclable and recycled materials

Using reusable and recycled materials allows companies to keep valuable raw materials in circulation.
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Sustainability Is Not Environmentalism

Timon Becker and Nadine Wolf, Milani's innovation and sustainability experts, explains why pursuing the wrong sustainability goals can hinder your business and offer alternative strategies.
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Remanufacturing as a successful business model at Girsberger

Remanufacturing is more than just a sustainable practice; it’s a viable business model. In this interview, Davide Mastrodomenico of Girsberger explains how the Swiss furniture manufacturer has achieved economic success with this approach.
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4 fields of action for circular workwear

Demand for circular fashion is on the rise, even in the workplace. How can companies offer economically viable circular workwear while reducing their environmental impact?
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Research project: Circular Work wear & Corporate Fashion

Is circular workwear feasible? In collaboration with the Beneficial Design Institute and AMD Berlin, Milani has investigated what circular workwear might look like in practice and its potential impact on people and the environment.
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How to incorporate sustainability in your business: Samuel Perret

What does sustainability mean in business? How does it relate to design and how best to achieve sustainability goals?
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Startup Navigator – The Handbook

The Startup Navigator provides you with a step-by-step process on how to start a business. Milani developed the manual in collaboration with the University of St. Gallen and experienced entrepreneurs.
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