--- title: INSIGHTS - Product Development Blog | Young Inventors description: Young Inventors | See what has been happening recently at Ideaz—our latest projects, things we're excited about, and general thoughts. --- [![logo](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/logo.svg)](https://ideaz.tech) [![logo](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/logo-nav.svg)](https://ideaz.tech) - [Portfolio](https://ideaz.tech/portfolio/) - [Capabilities](https://ideaz.tech/capabilities/) - [Our Team](https://ideaz.tech/our-team/) - [Contact](https://ideaz.tech/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.ideaz.tech) # INSIGHTS ## [3 Things to Consider when Developing Wearable Devices](https://blog.ideaz.tech/3-things-to-consider-when-developing-wearable-devices) Posted by [Dave Mathieu](https://blog.ideaz.tech/author/dave-mathieu) on July 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM [![](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/smartwatch-828786_1280.jpg)](https://blog.ideaz.tech/3-things-to-consider-when-developing-wearable-devices) Wearable devices have become all the rage in recent years, [with 100 million more devices shipped in 2018 than 2014](https://www.statista.com/statistics/435933/quarterly-wearables-shipments-worldwide-by-vendor/).  As technology companies seek to create devices beyond the smartphone, wearables show promise as a robust transitional option. These devices, such as watches, rings, and smart earbuds attempt to make tasks more convenient, while maintaining a connection to a smartphone.  Developing a wearable device can be more difficult than developing a smartphone, as space must be more optimized, and the design must be attractive to a wide audience. A wearable should have the ability to perform as a form of attire, telling others something about yourself. [Read More](https://blog.ideaz.tech/3-things-to-consider-when-developing-wearable-devices) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/insider), [Young Inventors](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/young-inventors), [wearable](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable), [wearable technology](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable-technology), [making a wearable](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/making-a-wearable), [wearable design](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable-design), [attention cap](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/attention-cap), [ergonomics](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/ergonomics), [wearable power consumption](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable-power-consumption), [designing a wearable](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/designing-a-wearable) ## [\[Young Inventors\] Brainstorming Concepts](https://blog.ideaz.tech/young-inventors-brainstorming-concepts) Posted by [Dave Mathieu](https://blog.ideaz.tech/author/dave-mathieu) on August 17, 2018 at 11:40 AM [![addison brainstorming concepts](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/addison%20brainstorming%20concepts.jpg)](https://blog.ideaz.tech/young-inventors-brainstorming-concepts) In case you need a refresher, [get caught up on our Young Inventors series here.](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/young-inventors) [Read More](https://blog.ideaz.tech/young-inventors-brainstorming-concepts) Topics: [Young Inventors](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/young-inventors) ## [\[Young Inventors\] The Kick-Off](https://blog.ideaz.tech/young-inventors-the-kick-off) Posted by [Dave Mathieu](https://blog.ideaz.tech/author/dave-mathieu) on June 25, 2018 at 1:35 PM [![addison outfit drawing](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/addison%20outfit%20drawing.jpg)](https://blog.ideaz.tech/young-inventors-the-kick-off) *In case you missed our last post in the Young Inventors series, [get caught up here.](https://blog.ideaz.tech/how-young-inventors-are-growing-the-economy-nicee-recap)* [Read More](https://blog.ideaz.tech/young-inventors-the-kick-off) Topics: [Young Inventors](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/young-inventors) ## [How Young Inventors are Growing the Economy \[NICEE Recap\]](https://blog.ideaz.tech/how-young-inventors-are-growing-the-economy-nicee-recap) Posted by [Dave Mathieu](https://blog.ideaz.tech/author/dave-mathieu) on June 8, 2018 at 12:08 PM [![nicee ](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/nicee%204.jpeg)](https://blog.ideaz.tech/how-young-inventors-are-growing-the-economy-nicee-recap) Budding young entrepreneurs and inventors from across the U.S. convened this weekend at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI for the annual National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE). Put on by The STEMIE (STEM + Invention + Entrepreneurship) Coalition, this invitation-only event is a celebration of K-12 inventors and entrepreneurs who competed in regional invention competitions around the country in order to qualify. The 300 finalists were invited to bring their invention to the expo to compete against one another for awards such as “Best Pitch,” “Most Patentable,” “Best Prototype,” “Most Sustainable,” and more. [Read More](https://blog.ideaz.tech/how-young-inventors-are-growing-the-economy-nicee-recap) Topics: [Young Inventors](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/young-inventors) [All posts](https://blog.ideaz.tech/all) ### Get the Latest Insights #### Let our experience maximize your product. This is our little soapbox where we share what we've learned in product development over the years, in a wide variety of industries. 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