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The top 10 product designs of 2024

Cloudboom Strike LS trainer by On, the debut of these spray-on trainers, produced in just three minutes and features an upper made by spraying filament onto a foam-rubber and carbon-fibre sole using a robotic arm.
Swedish company Polestar made automotive history with the launch of the world's first mass-market car to have no rear window.
Danish potter and researcher Tavs Jorgensen has found a way to extrude cob – an ancient building material made from earth and straw – to create low-carbon bricks.
Design studio Pneuhaus converted its inflatable Street Seats into self-defence devices and supplied them to a number of colleges.
This double-sided lid can fit onto any plastic bottle to transform it into a hand-held filtration device in a bid to provide vulnerable communities with affordable access to clean drinking water.
At Paris Fashion Week in March, fashion brand Coperni unveiled a bag made from 99 per cent air.
The winner of this year's Dezeen Award for sustainable consumer design went to a sofa made from 99 per cent natural and renewable materials.
This year saw Bulgari reclaim its crown as the maker of the world's thinnest mechanical watch with the release of the Octo Finissimo Ultra Cosc.
IKEA launched a blow-up gaming chair made from sheets of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which IKEA normally uses to make inflatable changing mats for babies.
Japanese manufacturer LIXIL created a fabric tub that can be hung up like a hammock.

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Navigating Career Transitions: How My Maritime Experience Shaped My Product Management Journey

The article narrates the author’s journey from being a seafarer to the head of product management.
The author transitioned from the deck of a ship to a desk in an office environment.
During his first job on shore, he discovered a passion for software development.
The author worked on maritime and shipping applications, leveraging his firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by seafarers and fleet managers.
While climbing the ranks in product management, he added new layers of insight and expertise.
The author is now Head of Product, leading large and diverse teams to develop innovative solutions for maritime and fleet operations.
One of the aspects he loves most about product management is its people-centric nature.
The article encourages readers to embrace transferable skills, lean on their support networks and never stop learning.
The author's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace change.
The essence of the author's work is navigating challenges and leading his team to success.

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The Product Journey

The article about the product journey has been rejected for publishing.
The article was commended for its engaging analogy and relatable tone.
However, it was found lacking in clarity and depth in certain areas.
The article did not provide enough context and actionable details for less experienced readers.

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Unpacking SAFe® - Part 1

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) bridges theoretical knowledge and practical implementation and demonstrates an understanding of why we produce in the first place.
SAFe’s documentation is an invaluable resource for understanding the IT sector and the fundamentals of an organization.
SAFe’s most powerful core value is alignment, which reflects solid management principles and helps organizations distribute decision-making effectively.
Organizational success ultimately hinges on a motivated workforce and a leadership team with a clear vision of their goals, and SAFe is only as effective as the people who implement it.
No framework, not even SAFe, can magically resolve all of an organization's issues, and achieving commitment and clarity is an ongoing pursuit driven by people, not processes.
SAFe should be viewed as a tool, one that requires leadership, intention, and effort to use effectively.
Keeping workforce intact is the most important part of this journey; SAFe can help guide an organization towards clarity, but it is the responsibility of executives to lead effectively.
Despite its flaws in the business management layer, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a fantastic tool for understanding organizational structures.
Leaders must address SAFe's shortcomings, which may potentially turn it into a routine mechanism.
In the next part of this series, the author will delve deeper into the risks of overly relying on relativity and simplicity in decision-making.

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Why settle for low-reflection visualisations?

Using visualisations can enhance shared understanding and communication.
Tools like Visio and PowerPoint with prefabricated images limit the potential of visualisations.
Visualisations can be created with basic elements of a visual alphabet, using symbols, icons, and text.
Integrating pen and paper visualisations into daily work helps identify patterns and minimize rework.

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How I Gained Key Insights into Product Management with PMcademy

Customer-Centric Thinking: Identifying pain points and translating them into actionable solutions.
Roadmap Planning: Building clear, goal-oriented product roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Agile Practices: Managing cross-functional teams effectively and ensuring on-time product delivery.
KPIs and Success Metrics: Measuring the impact of products and ensuring continuous improvement.

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AI-Driven Manufacturing: The Future of Production

Adopting AI-driven technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics enables manufacturers to unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency.
AI-powered predictive maintenance ensures that machinery is monitored in real-time to detect issues before they become costly breakdowns.
AI-driven quality control systems use computer vision to accurately detect defects, ensuring consistent product quality.
Streamlining operations and achieving cost-effective and timely deliveries can be done through AI-powered supply chain solutions.

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Will AI Be the Swift End or a New Beginning for Product Teams?

AI usage is growing at an alarming rate, with young professionals relying on it for various job aspects.
There is a concern whether AI will replace product teams and hinder collaboration.
To form a hybrid future, humans and AI need to coexist and work together.
Teams should focus on acting as unified entities to leverage AI for more powerful outcomes.

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Leader Spotlight: Illustrating value and gaining trust, with Jarrad Lokes

Jarrad Lokes, Director of Digital Product Management at Trupanion, discusses building trust in teams and basing manager-employee relationships on a human connection.
To determine where each employee is on their career journey and how they like to work, Lokes asks questions about their preferred communication style, hobbies, and how they like to receive praise or criticism.
Lokes believes that trust and transparency are joined at the hip and that trust is an artifact of the transparency and value that you provide.
Lokes walks through a process he used at a previous role to encourage conversation among stakeholders and illustrates how that transparency led to value and trust.
Lokes simplifies his roadmap back to an enterprise North Star metric and asks how a feature request supports team strategy.
Lokes discusses how product frameworks are based on what the company needs to achieve and how his team used user testing to revolutionize the digital ski rental experience.
Lokes believes in talking to customers as much as possible to challenge assumptions and is a proponent of prototyping and testing new features frequently.
Lokes uses a standardized script with cohort and poke questions to encourage organic conversation in user interviews.
Lokes believes that effective user testing is important because it helps validate assumptions and ensures that the testing results lead to actionable insights.

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Are Product Managers Also Risk Managers?

Product managers are also risk managers, as they need to address various risks related to product development and management.
These risks include customer value risk, usability risk, feasibility risk, viability risk, and ethical risk.
Product managers mitigate customer value risk by understanding customer pain points and providing solutions that offer significant value.
They address usability risk through user testing and ensuring an intuitive user experience.

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Predicting the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Customer Insights In today's data-driven world…

AI is revolutionizing customer insights by analyzing data from various sources such as purchase history, website behavior, social media activity, and customer support interactions.
Key applications of AI in customer behavior prediction include personalized marketing, targeted advertising, customer segmentation, predictive analytics, and sentiment analysis.
Examples of companies using AI to predict customer behavior include Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify.
Ethical considerations and challenges of AI in customer behavior analysis include data privacy, algorithmic bias, transparency, and data quality.

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You Too Can Afford A Rolls Royce, If Only at Desktop Size

The Rolls Royce Cameo is a hand-built miniature toy car made of solid oak and polished aluminum.
The parts of the Cameo can be assembled and feature magnetic clicking for easy assembly.
The hubcaps on this miniature car self level, just like their full-size counterparts.
The price of the Rolls Royce Cameo is $5500, making it a luxurious desktop collectible.

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Critique of a Neobank’s UI/UX Design for Its Advertising Campaign

The neobank's UI/UX design for its advertising campaign has received critique.
A user suggested that opening video tutorials within the app would be more convenient.
The user also recommended using buttons instead of just text for video tutorials.
Improvements were suggested to ensure relevant tutorials are easily accessible to users.

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How to Make Marketing Videos that Inspire to Buy

Video marketing is an effective tool to drive more website traffic, boost conversions and improve brand awareness.
To make effective marketing videos that resonate with your target audience, you need to know your audience and create a clear script with key benefits of your product or service.
There are many types of marketing videos you can make, such as product demos, brand promotion, event videos, social media videos, animated, and explainer videos.
You need to have a well-planned budget, select the right platform for your video, use high-quality footage and audio, and focus on tone and pace, to create effective marketing videos.
Include clear and concise CTAs, SEO best practices, and detail-rich descriptions in your videos.
To improve your ROI, you can outsource video editing services for a high-quality, professional look, better workflow, data security, and consistent quality.
Professional video editing agencies guarantee excellent work quality, maintain strict regulations, and increase brand credibility.
Measuring the performance and analyzing the data can help you make data-driven decisions for your future campaigns.
Re-purposing and distributing your videos across different platforms can maximize their reach and lifespan.
You can track video analytics to measure viewership and engagement to check whether your goals are fulfilled or not.

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Bridging the Gap: How Software Engineers Can Thrive in Product Management

Product management requires a shift in mindset from technical execution to customer needs and market trends.
Engineers can leverage their problem-solving skills in product management by considering both technical complexity and user pain points.
Effective product managers excel in communication, prioritization, and customer empathy.
Transitioning from software engineering to product management requires stepping out of the comfort zone and embracing a broader perspective.

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