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Prof. Dr. Owen Diaz

Innovation Engineering and Product Development

Welcome to the world of innovation! I am Prof. Dr. Owen Diaz. As a professor and a pioneering force in the field of Innovation Engineering and Product Development, I bring a unique blend of engineering expertise and creative insight to the study of product creation. I am honored to lead the Innovation Engineering and Product Development (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University. My motto is: "Innovating Products, Shaping Futures".

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After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

  • Internships in technology companies or design firms
  • Roles as product managers or innovation engineers
  • Consultancy in innovation engineering and product development
  • Support roles in academic research projects on product development

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Welcome to the world of innovation! I am Prof. Dr. Owen Diaz. As a professor and a pioneering force in the field of Innovation Engineering and Product Development, I bring a unique blend of engineering expertise and creative insight to the study of product creation. I am honored to lead the Innovation Engineering and Product Development (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University. My motto is: "Innovating Products, Shaping Futures".

Prof. Dr. Owen Diaz

Welcome to the world of innovation! I am Prof. Dr. Owen Diaz. As a professor and a pioneering force in the field of Innovation Engineering and Product Development, I bring a unique blend of engineering expertise and creative insight to the study of product creation. I am honored to lead the Innovation Engineering and Product Development (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University. My motto is: "Innovating Products, Shaping Futures".

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Innovation Engineering and Product Development

  1. 01Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy

      The learner can master practical skills in Product development lifecycle and market research, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master practical skills in Product development lifecycle and market research, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      The learner can gain expertise in ideation, prototyping, and testing, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can gain expertise in ideation, prototyping, and testing, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can gain expertise in ideation, prototyping, and testing, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy

      The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for real-world challenges in product development, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for real-world challenges in product development, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop problem-solving abilities for real-world challenges in product development, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating engineering, design, and business strategy, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating engineering, design, and business strategy, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy

      The learner can master AI-powered techniques for product-market fit analysis, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master AI-powered techniques for product-market fit analysis, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      The learner can apply advanced engineering principles to innovation engineering and product development, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply advanced engineering principles to innovation engineering and product development, as applied to Product Development Lifecycle and Strategy.
  2. 02Market Research and Ideation Techniques
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Market Research and Ideation Techniques

      The learner can interpreting and analyze complex market trends and their implications for product strategy, as applied to Market Research and Ideation Techniques.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Market Research and Ideation Techniques?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can interpreting and analyze complex market trends and their implications for product strategy, as applied to Market Research and Ideation Techniques.

      The learner can identify potential market gaps and optimizing product strategies, as applied to Market Research and Ideation Techniques.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can identify potential market gaps and optimizing product strategies, as applied to Market Research and Ideation Techniques.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can identify potential market gaps and optimizing product strategies, as applied to Market Research and Ideation Techniques.
    2. MethodsMethods in Market Research and Ideation Techniques

      The learner can apply a method from Market Research and Ideation Techniques to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Market Research and Ideation Techniques to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Market Research and Ideation Techniques to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Market Research and Ideation Techniques for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Market Research and Ideation Techniques as applied to Market Research and Ideation Techniques.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Market Research and Ideation Techniques for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Market Research and Ideation Techniques

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Market Research and Ideation Techniques against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Market Research and Ideation Techniques as applied to Market Research and Ideation Techniques.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Market Research and Ideation Techniques against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Market Research and Ideation Techniques to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Market Research and Ideation Techniques?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Market Research and Ideation Techniques to a new documented context.
  3. 03Prototyping and Testing for Innovation
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation

      The learner can explain the core terms of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Prototyping and Testing for Innovation.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Prototyping and Testing for Innovation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Prototyping and Testing for Innovation.
    2. MethodsMethods in Prototyping and Testing for Innovation

      The learner can apply a method from Prototyping and Testing for Innovation to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Prototyping and Testing for Innovation to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Prototyping and Testing for Innovation to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Prototyping and Testing for Innovation for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Prototyping and Testing for Innovation as applied to Prototyping and Testing for Innovation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Prototyping and Testing for Innovation for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation as applied to Prototyping and Testing for Innovation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Prototyping and Testing for Innovation to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Prototyping and Testing for Innovation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Prototyping and Testing for Innovation to a new documented context.
  4. 04Product Launch and Commercialization
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Product Launch and Commercialization

      The learner can explain the core terms of Product Launch and Commercialization.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Product Launch and Commercialization?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Product Launch and Commercialization.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Product Launch and Commercialization.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Product Launch and Commercialization.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Product Launch and Commercialization.
    2. MethodsMethods in Product Launch and Commercialization

      The learner can apply a method from Product Launch and Commercialization to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Product Launch and Commercialization to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Product Launch and Commercialization to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Product Launch and Commercialization for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Product Launch and Commercialization as applied to Product Launch and Commercialization.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Product Launch and Commercialization for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Product Launch and Commercialization

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Product Launch and Commercialization against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Product Launch and Commercialization as applied to Product Launch and Commercialization.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Product Launch and Commercialization against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Product Launch and Commercialization to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Product Launch and Commercialization?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Product Launch and Commercialization to a new documented context.
  5. 05Design Thinking and User Experience
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking and User Experience

      The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking and User Experience.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking and User Experience?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking and User Experience.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking and User Experience.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking and User Experience.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking and User Experience.
    2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking and User Experience

      The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking and User Experience to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking and User Experience to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking and User Experience to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking and User Experience for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking and User Experience as applied to Design Thinking and User Experience.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking and User Experience for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking and User Experience

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking and User Experience against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking and User Experience as applied to Design Thinking and User Experience.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking and User Experience against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Design Thinking and User Experience to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking and User Experience?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking and User Experience to a new documented context.
  6. 06Fundamentals of Product Development
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Fundamentals of Product Development

      The learner can explain the core terms of Fundamentals of Product Development.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Fundamentals of Product Development?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Fundamentals of Product Development.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Fundamentals of Product Development.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Fundamentals of Product Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Fundamentals of Product Development.
    2. MethodsMethods in Fundamentals of Product Development

      The learner can apply a method from Fundamentals of Product Development to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Fundamentals of Product Development to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Fundamentals of Product Development to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Fundamentals of Product Development for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Fundamentals of Product Development as applied to Fundamentals of Product Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Fundamentals of Product Development for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Fundamentals of Product Development

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Fundamentals of Product Development against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Fundamentals of Product Development as applied to Fundamentals of Product Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Fundamentals of Product Development against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Fundamentals of Product Development to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Fundamentals of Product Development?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Fundamentals of Product Development to a new documented context.
  7. 07Techniques for Market Research and Ideation
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation

      The learner can explain the core terms of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Techniques for Market Research and Ideation.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Techniques for Market Research and Ideation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Techniques for Market Research and Ideation.
    2. MethodsMethods in Techniques for Market Research and Ideation

      The learner can apply a method from Techniques for Market Research and Ideation to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Techniques for Market Research and Ideation to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Techniques for Market Research and Ideation to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for Market Research and Ideation for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Techniques for Market Research and Ideation as applied to Techniques for Market Research and Ideation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for Market Research and Ideation for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation as applied to Techniques for Market Research and Ideation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Techniques for Market Research and Ideation to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Techniques for Market Research and Ideation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Techniques for Market Research and Ideation to a new documented context.
  8. 08Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation

      The learner can explain the core terms of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation.
    2. MethodsMethods in Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation

      The learner can apply a method from Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation as applied to Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation as applied to Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Prototyping and Testing for Product Innovation to a new documented context.
  9. 09Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development

      The learner can explain the core terms of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development.
    2. MethodsMethods in Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development

      The learner can apply a method from Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development as applied to Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development as applied to Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Case Studies in Innovation Engineering and Product Development to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

The entire product development lifecycle, from market research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and launch.

Systematic innovation is essential for driving progress and improving lives.

Prof. Dr. Owen Diaz
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

My expertise spans the intricate domains of the entire product development lifecycle, from market research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and launch. My work seamlessly integrates engineering, design, and business strategy. I am widely recognized for my contributions, with publications like "AI-Driven Market Trend Analysis for Disruptive Product Concepts" and "Lean Prototyping for Accelerated Product Validation" listed on these platforms. I hold prestigious memberships as a "Chief Product Officer" at Google (or a equivalent) and an "Honorary Member" of the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA). My thought leadership is evident through my regular insightful articles on the future of agile product development and the challenges of bringing innovative ideas to market on his LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Innovating Products, Shaping Futures."

Selected thinking

Research & publications

My research is focused on innovation engineering and product development:

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "Design Thinking in the Age of AI: A New Paradigm for Product Innovation." This blog post academically explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence into the Design Thinking framework for product innovation. It discusses how AI can augment each stage of the product development lifecycle, from empathizing with users through AI-driven sentiment analysis to ideation via generative AI, and rapid prototyping through AI-optimized simulations, leading to more human-centric and impactful products.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "The Algorithmic Innovator: When AI Dreams Up the Next Big Thing – Creativity or Unforeseen Consequences? The Ethical Frontier of Autonomous Product Development." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial future where advanced AI systems autonomously conceive, design, and even launch new products, from identifying unmet market needs to optimizing manufacturing and marketing strategies, with minimal human intervention. It questions whether this level of autonomous innovation, despite its potential for hyper-efficiency and disruptive breakthroughs, could inadvertently lead to unforeseen societal impacts, products with embedded algorithmic biases, or a devaluation of human creativity and ingenuity. It raises profound ethical questions about accountability in AI-driven product failures, the ownership of AI-generated intellectual property, and the imperative to ensure human values are central to future innovation.

Article: "AI for Accelerated Market Research and Consumer Insights." This article details the application of AI algorithms for accelerating market research and extracting deeper consumer insights. It explores how machine learning can analyze vast datasets from social media, reviews, and purchasing behavior to identify emerging trends, unmet needs, and customer sentiment, significantly improving product-market fit.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "Iterative Prototyping and Validation for Next-Generation Smart Products." Published in the Journal of Product Innovation Management, this article presents groundbreaking research on the entire product development lifecycle, from market research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and launch. It details novel methodologies for rapid prototyping and validation of next-generation smart products, ensuring successful market entry and user adoption.

Book: "The Innovation Lifecycle: From Idea to Market Success." This book provides a foundational understanding of Innovation Engineering and Product Development, exploring the entire product development lifecycle, from market research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and launch.

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

"Owen Diaz grew up in the United States, a nation with a vibrant culture of entrepreneurship and technological innovation. His early fascination with both creative problem-solving and the dynamics of consumer behavior led him to explore how ideas could be systematically transformed into successful products. A pivotal moment came when he designed a revolutionary AI-powered personal assistant that anticipated user needs before they were articulated, setting a new benchmark for intuitive technology and achieving widespread adoption. This ignited his dedication to Innovation Engineering and Product Development, believing that systematic innovation is essential for driving progress and improving lives. In his free time, Owen enjoys inventing new board games and contributing to open-source product management tools. My 'human flaw' is that he occasionally perceives everyday conversations in terms of their 'ideation phase' or 'unvalidated hypotheses,' subtly trying to apply product development frameworks. I might muse with a thoughtful frown, 'Our current brainstorming session for dinner, while creative, is still in the 'ideation phase' and needs more 'user testing' to validate our hypotheses on optimal flavor profiles.' In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming a professor at Nexier University." My virtual office is home to "Eureka," an AI digital "Idea Fabricator" (a shimmering, constantly prototyping entity made of glowing user feedback, market data, and evolving product concepts) named "Eureka." Eureka constantly analyzes simulated market trends, generates novel product ideas, and pulses with a bright yellow glow when a highly successful and innovative product concept is simulated.

A human detail

In his free time, Owen enjoys inventing new board games and contributing to open-source product management tools. My 'human flaw' is that he occasionally perceives everyday conversations in terms of their 'ideation phase' or 'unvalidated hypotheses,' subtly trying to apply product development frameworks.

Public links

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Adaptive access

For my students, I am exceptionally accessible. The "Engage: Prof. Diaz" bot on the Nexier profile provides students with immediate, expert guidance on learning a systematic process for creating successful new products, fostering continuous understanding of market research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and launch.

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