Craig Conner, director of human factors and principal, and Jeff Staszak, industrial designer, have just returned from two observational research trips. And in the spirit of observing, they’re sharing a few of the images that made them turn their heads – Texas Style.

In case anyone thinks the whole “share the road with bicycles” motto is sweeping the nation, there are still pockets of friendly hold-outs.

Think big. Big state. Big ideas. Even big billboards.

A reminder that they were deep in the heart of Texas – chicken and waffles for breakfast.

And no matter where we go, we always find a design or two that reminds us of Design Concepts, even in Houston. The plus sign, just like the “o” in the Design Concepts logo.