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/ February 26 2013
Over this past summer I have had the great pleasure of working with Locus Research on the Delloch hip protection project and, as the project comes to a close, I have been asked to share some of the... Read more
/ November 16 2012
The year 2012 marks ten years since Locus Research was formed. We have enjoyed a diverse range of projects and learned a lot from the challenges, successes, and failures over the decade, whilst... Read more
/ September 1 2012
Hair-nets, beard-nets, hoods, overalls and sticky floor pads – even the shoes can’t escape the dirt amnesty. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is no normal manufacturing facility. And so it shouldn... Read more
/ July 6 2012
Yesterday I attended a workshop run by Rob Adams on Market validation which was about how to go about validating market opportunities for new products and services.
Rob is strategic consultant and... Read more
/ February 24 2011
“Color plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live. Colour can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions. It can irritate or soothe your eyes, raise your blood... Read more
/ August 21 2009
Locus Research interaction designer Vicky Teinaki will be at the UX conference UX Australia. She'l be reporting back on her experiences.User Experience professionals from California to Christchurch... Read more
/ February 27 2009
Just as our time in Italy was drawing to a close we were provided a unique opportunity to meet with Luciano Barbera, the creator of the Barbera Mill and Luciano Barbera brand and founder of the... Read more
/ February 24 2009
Blog Part 7
Reda is a 4th generation contract manufacturing mill based in Valle Mosso (about a half hour from Biella) with strong ties to the New Zealand and Australian Merino Industries. To better... Read more
/ February 20 2009
Blog Part 6
After a session with Mr. Leo Rogna earlier this week, we visited Inco an Ermenegildo Zegna suit (CMT) manufacturing facility in Novara. Here we were shown how this premier high end brand... Read more
/ February 18 2009
Blog Part 5
Wednesday, day three, and today we visited Lanificio Cerruti the high-end luxury Milan-based brand of clothing by Nino Cerruti (who trained Giorgio Armani). Read more
