Design methods

Methode Electronics Announces Planned CEO Retirement

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Methode Electronics, 2006 Nordea Nordic Light Open, EidosMedia, Original equipment manufacturer, Electronics, LED, Engineering, Growth, CDT, Spencer Stuart, NYSE, Design methods, Management

Mr. Duda has been with Methode since 2000 and has served as CEO for the last 19 years.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Duda has been with Methode since 2000 and has served as CEO for the last 19 years.
  • Under his leadership, Methode grew sales from $359 million in fiscal 2004 to $1.2 billion in fiscal 2023.
  • "Having served 19 years as CEO, it is time for the next successful stage of the Methode journey to begin.
  • Methode is well-positioned to continue on its path of growth and to drive value creation for our shareholders, customers, and employees.

Social Science and Architecture Committee Founders to Speak at EDRA50

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Monday, May 20, 2019
Articles, Academic disciplines, Ergonomics, Human factors and ergonomics, Industrial engineering, Occupational safety and health, Posture, Systems psychology, Design methods, Social science, Anthropology

The Social Science and Architecture Committee began to assemble in 2015 and was formally launched the following year with the mission of nurturing the relationship between architecture and a broad range of social science fields such as sociology, physiology, ergonomics, geography, anthropology, cognitive science, and psychology.

Key Points: 
  • The Social Science and Architecture Committee began to assemble in 2015 and was formally launched the following year with the mission of nurturing the relationship between architecture and a broad range of social science fields such as sociology, physiology, ergonomics, geography, anthropology, cognitive science, and psychology.
  • Now in its 50th year, EDRA is a fitting venue in which to discuss the intersection of social science and design.
  • The intersection between social science and architecture is at the center of PLASTARC's design consultancy, which aims to improve the workplace experience.
  • Originally convened by members of the Social Science and Architecture Committee and the Committee on Architecture for Education, the programs develop interdisciplinary, evidence-based research and design methods to make education spaces more equitable, promoting student mentorship, engagement, and retention.