Resources

Good design is created through the exchange of thoughtful, diverse ideas in a partnership environment.  We offer the following ideas, links and sources for anyone interested in expanding the conversation on improving people’s lives through design.

• Partners

  Speck Design works with the best.  From the vendors who support detailed pieces of our work to the partners with whom we team in a range of industries, we take great pride in enjoying the highest possible caliber of alliances.  We invite you to read about some of our vendors and partners.

• Unit Conversion Tool

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• Helpful Links

• Industrial Designers Society of America

  The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is our industry’s top national organization that promotes the practice and education of Industrial Design.

  http://www.idsa.org/

• United States Patent and Trademark Office

  The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the Federal agency for registering U.S. patents and trademarks.

  http://www.uspto.gov/

• Bloomberg Businessweek

  Bloomberg Businessweek is a business magazine that provides the latest innovation news.

  http://www.businessweek.com/innovation/

• TED

  TED is a nonprofit that hosts annual talks and performances on topics related to technology, entertainment, and design.

  http://www.ted.com/

• Designing for Humans

  Designing for Humans shares information and insight into ergonomics, usability, and human factors of product design.

  http://www.designingforhumans.com/idsa/

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration protects and promotes public health by regulating public safety.

  http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/default.htm

• Design Management Institute

  The Design Management Institute (DMI) is the leading resource and international authority on design management.

  http://www.dmi.org/dmi/html/index.htm