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Insights into sustainable electronics with ex-Dyson Sustainability Manager Sam Dill

From challenging your products features to changing the plastics you choose, Sam shares his guidance on reducing the impact of electronic products
Jo Barnard & Sam Dill
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March 17, 2026

What on earth is regenerative design?

We explored the meaning of regenerative in the context of industrial design to find out just what it means for Morrama.
Jo Barnard
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May 22, 2025

New Product Development vs Off-The-Shelf

Explaining the difference between OEM and ODM and the pros and cons of taking something off-the-shelf.
Jo Barnard
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October 2, 2024

Designing sustainable cosmetics packaging

A Morrama guide to designing planet conscious packaging for skincare, makeup and cosmetics products.
Jo Barnard
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June 4, 2024

Business advice for China: 10 essential tips for product development

Key business tips for working in China from Morrama's industrial design experts, elevate your trip's success with our proven insights.
Ben Melvin + Lucy Williams
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April 18, 2024

Renders; how to leverage them

Two Morrama industrial designers give us the low-down on rendering: what they are and how they can be used by clients.
Jo Barnard
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February 20, 2024

Designing sustainable tech 02: Service

A round of of the Morrama design team's thoughts on how considering tech as a service can offer the most sustainable design solutions
Jo Barnard
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January 31, 2024

Designing sustainable tech 01: Product

The first of three posts looking into the design of sustainable technology products, from types of batteries, to design for disassembly.
Jo Barnard
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November 23, 2023

How to validate your idea

Jo Barnard speaks to Andrew Muir Wood about design research and validating your ideas.
Jo Barnard & Andrew Muir Wood
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February 16, 2023

How to get funding for your startup

Explore the lesser-known pros and cons of branding, providing a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits and challenges involved.
Andy Trewin Hutt
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April 26, 2022

Designing for longevity

What are the key design methods we should implement within our practice of design around tech-products to enable a more sustainable future?
Emma Lacey
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September 8, 2021

Advice for companies looking to create sustainable products

Our advice for companies looking to make more sustainable decisions in a world fast running out of resources.
Jo Barnard
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December 7, 2020