9/19/25 – This week, the Ion Clad team (pictured above) developed the first product design specifications (PDS) document for this project. There is still much left to be added, and we intend for this to become a living document as we progress in this phase of the project. This is necessary to iron out the details of what we will design and will be accomplished through in-depth research of existing and failed competitors, patents, and interviews with potential users and stakeholders. The requirements we gain narrow our process and help to shape our designs.

9/12/2025 – Since our last post, the IPPD team for Lithonics has landed on the team name Ion Clad and the logo above. This is in reference to the Lithium-Ion technology involved in the project and the nature of the wearable design. We have now met with our Coach as well as our liaisons at Lithionics to determine expectations and goals for the project and have been made acquainted with the IPPD lab space and resources. The team underwent initial brainstorming, with possible ideas floated for how to complete aspects of the project. Ion Clad is hard at work researching our product’s stakeholders, competitors, and requirements to build concrete specifications for our design.