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December 2025 Design007 Magazine: Designing Your Work and Your Life
December 8, 2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Every PCB design is a lesson in balance: speed vs. stability, density vs. clarity, performance vs. cost. What if we approached life with that same mindset? Just as a well-designed board depends on thoughtful trade-offs, work-life balance comes from shaping a system that performs reliably over time. In this issue, we explore how designers translate their professional instincts into personal choices, and what happens when that system is allowed to drift.
In the December issue of Design007 Magazine, we go beyond board design to show how designers, marketers, managers, and owners apply their professional skills to personal choices—and what it costs when that system is left to drift.
Our contributors on the topic this month include Stephen V. Chavez of Siemens, Fil Arzola of Raytheon, Kelly Dack of Pioneer Circuits, Professor John Watson of Palomar College, Zach Peterson of Northwest Engineering Solutions, Barry Olney of In-Circuit Design PTY LTD, and Kelly Atay of ASC Sunstone Circuits.
So, if you’re feeling that drain from the pursuit of perfection, take a few minutes to read real-life stories of others who’ve been there, and get tips on setting boundaries that ultimately lead to a happier and healthier individual.
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