Stephanie Van Ness
Stephanie is Assoc. Director of Marketing and Chief Storyteller at Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS) and Boston UX. She writes about user experience design and innovations in technology, such as gesture-controlled medical devices, extended reality-powered surgical training simulators, and autonomous vehicles. Her work has appeared widely in medtech and UX design publications, including Medical Design & Outsourcing, Mass Device, Today’s Medical Developments, Medical Design Briefs, Medical Device + Diagnostics, Connected World, Design News and UX Collective. She holds a B.S. in journalism from Boston University, and did her graduate study at Syracuse University.
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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…
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.
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.
Racing Toward CES with an Exciting New UI for Automotive Grade Linux IVI Demo
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.
Protect Against Cyber Attacks by Securing Your IoT Devices
Monday, May 23, 2022 - 10:01 "> • By Sergei Zheleznov, Stephanie Van Ness • IoT, Fleet Management, cybersecurity
IoT devices can act as a “back door” to the network that hosts them, enabling a multitude of attacks.
The Right IoT Device Fleet Management System Can Help You Reach Business Goals
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 14:16 "> • By Sergei Zheleznov, Stephanie Van Ness • Fleet Management, IoT
Well-managed IoT devices can help organizations streamline operations, optimize processes and better engage customers.
What You Need to Know About Over-the-Air Updates
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 10:01 "> • By Sergei Zheleznov, Stephanie Van Ness • Fleet Management, IoT
Distributed IoT device requirements are crucial for the dispersed systems that support remote connectivity, data transfer, and firmware or software version update.
VR-based Training Provides New Learning Opportunities for Surgeons
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - 13:19 "> • By Jeff LeBlanc, Stephanie Van Ness • VR, Medical
As VR technology evolves and costs decline, VR is expected to see wider adoption in the medical realm.
Take Measures to Help Avoid a Ransomware Nightmare
Friday, September 17, 2021 - 09:09 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness, ICS Development Team • cybersecurity, connected device
The cybersecurity industry is stretched thin as the pace of attacks is relentless. Take steps now to safeguard your devices.
Microcontrollers are Reshaping Development
Monday, March 1, 2021 - 13:50 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • IoT
Microcontrollers are everywhere, powering the IoT revolution. This blog is the first in a series on the tiny tech.
Nearing the Finish Line with Project RED’s Low-Cost Ventilator
Monday, December 14, 2020 - 08:42 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • medical device, UX Design
With this important project nearly complete, we're making final updates to decrease the possibility of use error to improve patient safety.
It’s Time to Fix Scientific Software
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 10:12 "> • By Philip Chila, Stephanie Van Ness • medical device, UX Design
Wider embrace of UX can make it easier for those working in life sciences to more quickly bring new therapies to market.
Mobile Apps Help Consumers Avoid COVID-19-Contaminated Public Touchscreens
Friday, July 31, 2020 - 10:27 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness, Mark Hatch • touchscreen, User Experience
As consumers avoid touching public devices, here’s how to provide contact-less access to your products.
Lose the Ewww: How to Clean Customer-Facing Touchscreens to Reduce COVID-19 Risk
Monday, April 13, 2020 - 10:15 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • touchscreen
Are touchscreen kiosks and POS touchpads safe to use during a pandemic?
How GreenHouse by ICS Benefits User Experience Designers
Friday, March 20, 2020 - 08:50 "> • By Mark Hatch, Stephanie Van Ness • GreenHouse, UX design team
Solutions to the most common UX-related problems on any embedded project.
Figma is Great for Designers and Even Better for Their Clients
Friday, September 6, 2019 - 10:55 "> • By Stephanie Van Ness • UX Design
Real-time collaborative design tool Figma transforms workflow for creative teams.