Five Companies Plan for the Future by Engaging Design Continuum for Research and Development Projects
BOSTON--April 2, 2003--Whether it's innovative new product design, research to better understand consumer needs, or futuristic concept development, many companies are preparing for economic recovery by engaging the research, design and development services of Design Continuum Inc. The company today announced five contracts with companies in the automotive, consumer products, industrial and health care industries."We chose Design Continuum for their expertise in capturing and integrating the critical elements of an innovative product. In our case, those elements included brilliance and approachability," explained Chip Leveille, Affymetrix' Senior Director, Corporate Marketing, Instrumentation. "We asked Design Continuum to make our flagship GeneChip(R) Scanner 3000 empowering and easy for scientists to use. And the feedback we're getting from customers indicates that we hit the target."
Contracts announced today by Design Continuum include:
| -- | Affymetrix : Dynamic design language for the GeneChip(R) Scanner 3000, an instrument about the size of a personal computer used to analyze GeneChip(R) brand microarrays for complex genetic analysis. |
| -- | General Motors : Design and innovation of vehicle enablers |
| -- | MadWaves Ltd: Design and product innovation on the MadPlayer(TM) hand-held music studio |
| -- | Mija Industries: Engineering of En-Gauge(TM), the system that brings wireless monitoring capabilities to fire extinguishers for fire alarm and security systems |
| -- | TOTO USA, Inc.: Industrial design of high-performance plumbing fixtures for the world's largest toilet manufacturer |
"We're seeing an increase in companies planning for the future by engaging in new design and development projects," said Kory Kolligian, Chief Operating Officer at Design Continuum. "Some are preparing for a healthier economy by investing in innovation. Others are looking to drive down costs and enhance the profitability of existing product lines. Design Continuum is helping them execute on both strategies in a way that drives business results."
As a result, Design Continuum's revenues have increased 20 percent during the last 12 months.
About Design Continuum
Design Continuum Inc. designs the products and brands that people love to use. Since 1983, the company has helped businesses worldwide drive tangible business value through design. With offices in Boston, Milan and Seoul, Design Continuum's clients include Andersen Windows, BMW, General Motors, MasterLock, Moen, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, TOTO USA and medical companies including Aspect Medical Systems and Roche Diagnostics. For more information, visit www.dcontinuum.com, e-mail info@dcontinuum.com or call (800) 625-5115.
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