Stephanie Van Ness
Stephanie is Assoc. Director of Marketing and Chief Storyteller at Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS), and its brands Boston UX and Boston.ai. A marcom strategist with one foot in classic creative and the other in the AI-enhanced future, she writes about UX design and tech innovations like gesture-controlled medical devices and autonomous vehicles. Stephanie holds a B.S. in journalism from Boston University, where she learned how to turn complex ideas into content people actually want to read. Her work appears in Embedded Computing Design, Medical Design & Outsourcing, Mass Device, Today’s Medical Developments, Medical Design Briefs, Medical Device + Diagnostics, Connected World, UX Collective and more.
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Industry publications:
- Design News: Great Interface Design Is the Key to Human-robot Performance
- Medical Product Outsourcing: Gesture Tech Is Reshaping How We Interact with Dev…
- Medical Device + Diagnostic Industry: Age Well with Smart HealthTech
- Connected World: What’s Taking So Long for the Self-Driving Future to Arrive?
- Mass Device: Focusing on Usability Can Limit Medical Device Recalls
- Medical Device & Outsourcing: How to Avoid Having Your Medical Device Hacked
- Mass Device: Consumer Products and Medical Device Development Challenges Differ…
- MD+DI: Improve Scientific Software with These UX Design Best Practices
- Today's Medical Developments: Cybersecurity for Healthcare Systems, Medical Dev…
- Medical Design Briefs: Is Healthcare Ready to Pick Up the Pace in Cybersecurity?
- Medical Design & Outsourcing: Meticulous Software Testing Can Save the Lives of…
- Medical Design Briefs: How Extended Reality is Transforming Surgery
- Medical Product Outsourcing: How to Choose and Work with a UX Design Team
- Medical Product Outsourcing: Four Strategies for Engaging Medical Professionals…
- Medical Product Outsourcing: The Smart Way to Achieve a Safe Medical Device Int…
- Embedded Computing Design: What to Know When Selecting a Hardware Platform for …
- Embedded Computing Design: Conquering the Top 5 Design Obstacles for Embedded D…
AI Threat Modeling for Faster FDA Compliance
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 12:37 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • cybersecurity, medical device
Cybersecurity is no longer simply a checklist – it's a design activity that spans the entire product lifecycle.
AI is Here. We're Still in Charge.
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 11:30 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • Software Development
As AI transforms software development, creativity and UX design will outweigh coding, ensuring humans remain essential — at least for now.
Implement Secure Boot and Filesystem Encryption in Embedded Systems
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 09:34 "> • By Lisandro Pérez Meyer, Stephanie Van Ness • cybersecurity, embedded systems
Cybersecurity is no longer something you tack on at the end — it’s as essential to your development process as hardware specs and UX.
6 Reasons LVGL Excels as a Graphics Library for Embedded Medical Devices
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 08:27 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • medical device, embedded systems
Open-source graphics library LVGL may be the ideal choice for creating embedded medical device UIs.
Is Flutter Suitable for Medical Device Software?
Monday, November 25, 2024 - 12:58 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness, David Poole • medical device, embedded systems
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of using Flutter to develop medical device software.
Hardware Choice is Key: How to Pick the Right Platform for Your Project
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 12:21 "> • By Lisandro Pérez Meyer, Stephanie Van Ness • embedded systems
Choosing the right board or System on Module (SoM) is no easy feat -- the sheer number of options can feel overwhelming. Here's context to help you make an informed choice.
Microcontrollers: Unlocking Innovation in Embedded Systems
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 10:29 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness, Brent Kerske • Software Development
As companies strive for innovation, leveraging microcontrollers has become essential for success.
ICS Shines at Inaugural embedded world North America
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 13:54 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • embedded systems, Software Development, automotive IVI
Key takeaways from October's embedded world North America, held in the "Silicon Hills" of Austin, Texas.
Unlocking the Potential of AI for Real-World Solutions
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:36 "> • By Jeff LeBlanc, Stephanie Van Ness • Innovation, embedded systems
ICS harnesses the power of AI to create solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but lay the foundation for tomorrow’s intelligent systems.
Why You Need a Secure Product Development Framework for Medical Device Cybersecurity
Monday, July 1, 2024 - 11:13 "> • By Milton Yarberry, Stephanie Van Ness • medical device, cybersecurity
A Secure Product Development Framework is highlighted as a way of meeting QS regulations and FDA expectations.
Qt vs. Flutter: Which Framework is Right for Your Embedded Project?
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 08:55 "> • By David Poole, Stephanie Van Ness • Qt, embedded systems
This comparison between the established Qt and the emerging Flutter prompts the question: which framework aligns best with the needs of your project?
Key Takeaways from 2024 Embedded World
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 11:43 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • embedded systems, Software Development
With the 2024 Embedded World Exhibition & Conference in the rear view, here are some key impressions from the ICS team around the future of embedded development.
8 SBOM Best Practices for Medical Device Manufacturers
Monday, April 15, 2024 - 10:55 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness, Milton Yarberry • medical device
A proactive approach to SBOM creation by medical device makers will contribute to a safer and more resilient healthcare ecosystem.
SaMD vs. SiMD: Do You Know the Difference?
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 09:41 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • SaMD, medical device
Though the terms SaMD and SiMD are often used interchangeably, understanding their nuances is crucial for navigating compliance.
Best UX Writing Practices for Digital Health Chatbot Dialogue
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 09:24 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • UX, Health, Medical
Chatbots elevate the patient experience by delivering heightened personalization, real-time information, improved accessibility, and valuable support.
Creating an Exciting New UI for Automotive Grade Linux IVI
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 11:45 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • automotive IVI
To showcase Automotive Grade Linux at CES, ICS created an intuitive UI with reference applications and instrument cluster based on embedded Flutter code from Toyota.
UX for Small Embedded IOT and Medical Device Screens
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 12:55 "> • By Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.D., Stephanie Van Ness • UX Design, designing for embedded, medical device
Small embedded screens are significantly different to design for than smartphones.
Navigating New Medical Device Cybersecurity Rules
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 09:53 "> • By Milton Yarberry, Stephanie Van Ness • cybersecurity, medical device
With cyber threats aimed at healthcare on the rise, the FDA has tightened requirements for device makers. We help you make sense of the new rules.
5 Things to Understand Before Building a Linux-Based Embedded Device
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 11:57 "> • By Lisandro Pérez Meyer, Stephanie Van Ness • Linux, embedded systems
Master these elements to successfully move from working prototype to Minimum Viable Product.
Is Linux OS the Right Platform for Your Medical Device?
Monday, March 6, 2023 - 13:46 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness, Lisandro Pérez Meyer • Linux, medical device
If you’re thinking about making the move to Linux for your medtech, here’s a look at some pros and cons.
Does ChatGPT Have a Role in Medical Device Software Development?
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 11:29 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • medical device
The next five years will be a race among manufacturers to add intelligence to everything.
Which Software Testing Method is Right for Your Project?
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 08:05 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness, Jay Noble • Testing, Software Development
The key to effective software testing is striking the right balance between automation and manual testing methods.
Is Outsourcing Software Testing Right for Your Organization?
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 13:33 "> • By Jay Noble, Stephanie Van Ness • Testing, Software Development
Outsourcing QA can be a smart decision in terms of accelerated time to market, enhanced flexibility and greater objectivity.
Don’t Let Poor Communication Derail Software Testing
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 08:32 "> • By Jay Noble, Stephanie Van Ness • Testing, Software Development
For higher-quality code and better products, close any gaps between stakeholders.
Creating Digital Twin Training Solutions in VR for Medical Devices
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 09:08 "> • By Jeff LeBlanc, Stephanie Van Ness • medical device, VR
Industries from medical to automotive rely on virtual versions of complex systems for simulation and training.
Prioritizing Discovery Research is Essential to Project Success
Monday, July 25, 2022 - 12:46 "> • By Nicole Rosenberg, Stephanie Van Ness • UX, product design
Up-front research provides critical insight that can serve as the solid foundation on which to build your design strategy.
Choosing the Right IoT Fleet Management System: A Look at Torizon, Balena and Mender
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 09:45 "> • By Sergei Zheleznov, Stephanie Van Ness • Fleet Management, IoT
The right solution can safeguard the management viability of your connected-device fleet.
Provisioning Strategies for IoT Device Fleet Management
Monday, May 23, 2022 - 10:14 "> • By Sergei Zheleznov, Stephanie Van Ness • Fleet Management, AWS, IoT
Your OTA platform and the cloud must coexist in a single ecosystem to manage the full cycle of IoT device fleets.