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At what stage do you integrate human factors into the product development process?

23 Sep 2025
Product Development & Device Engineering
  • Balancing early-stage user research with the need for rapid prototyping and iteration.
  • Translating qualitative human factors insights into actionable engineering requirements.
  • Managing trade-offs between human factors recommendations and technical/regulatory constraints.
  • Avoiding costly design changes late in the cycle by embedding usability considerations early.
  • Aligning cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, clinical, regulatory, marketing) around human factors priorities.
Industry Expert
Merwan Benhabib, Ph.D., Vice President of Engineering