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Why We “Hatched” Our Own AI Platform: Mooed.ai (Now Flo.ai)
Starting out as an entrepreneur, the journey wasn’t just about launching a business; it was about creating value, solving real problems, and making an impact. Hatch Duo was the first step, serving clients with innovative design solutions. Yet, as we ventured deeper into the startup ecosystem, a new realization dawned upon us: many startups were…
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Will AI Replace Designers?
What is AI? First and foremost, we must look at what AI is to understand how AI can affect the product development field. If you’ve seen Sci-Fi films or TV shows, you’ll know AI is nothing new. We define artificial intelligence as “the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring…
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The Value of Design
One of the most common design misconceptions is that designers aim to “make things look pretty.” People mistakenly think of design as a back-end or decorative portion when in reality, it’s the tip of the spear. It is a process that involves enormous empathy and creative and strategic thinking to better-fit customers’ needs. Incorporating design…
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Redefining Design with AI: The Mygg EEG Mixed Reality Headset
At Hatch Duo, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of design through AI integration. Our latest concept project, Mygg, an EEG Mixed Reality Headset, serves as a case study on how AI can revolutionize the industrial design process. By incorporating AI-powered tools at every stage, we optimized creativity, efficiency, and precision—transforming the way we…
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Why AI Will Never Replace Designers
In the longer-term future, AI may be able to create more complex machines, like automated cars or planes. After all, if a machine can create designs, what will stop it from eventually outperforming human designers, right? Fair question. But it’s not going to happen overnight. It’s unlikely that AI will replace design jobs entirely in…
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The Value Of Design
One of the most common design misconceptions is that designers aim to “make things look pretty.” People mistakenly think of design as a back-end or decorative portion when in reality, it’s the tip of the spear. It is a process that involves enormous empathy and creative and strategic thinking to better-fit customers’ needs. Incorporating design…
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Should I Start A Business In An Uncertain Economy?
We know what you’re thinking, but hear us before you completely turn down this idea. Some people see a recession as a restraint; some see it as an opportunity. Starting a business in any environment is challenging and tireless, requiring determination and proper planning–this only proves true during a recession; however, it is doable. Both…
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Why We Invested In Rubbish
Love Where You Live Why do people litter? We’re often told about the billions of dollars spent to clean it up, or even how a majority of it ends up in our oceans, impacting wildlife and ultimately, contributing to climate change. Like most things in life, maybe it’s because we’re not fully aware of our…
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Designing For the Future: Part Two
As we reach another month of shelter-in-place, it’s difficult not to imagine the world post-COVID-19. Wearing masks or gloves in public, standing six feet apart, and limiting the number of guests in restaurants have become the new norm. In our Designing For the Future: Part One blog post, we covered the idea of using VR…
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Fund Your Business Today: Hatch Duo’s Ultimate Guide To Pitching Potential Investors Like A Boss In 2020
Written By April Ly The fundraising process for new business owners can be a daunting one. Investors may seem like foreboding sharks (hello, Shark Tank) who want nothing more than to take a nasty bite out of your lackluster pitch and give you a hard no before kicking you to the curb. But pitching to…
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