LAB Focus Blogs
The blogs of LAB's four focus areas bring forth each focus area’s RDI and education activities.
Publication series
The LAB publication series publishes reports, monographs and compilations based on the RDI and higher education teaching activities at LAB.
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LAB Open
XR user interfaces for humans
Extended reality is moving beyond the confines of the screen. As cumbersome headsets are gradually replaced by lightweight AR glasses, the interface transitions from a rectangular format to a seamless integration with our surroundings, vying for our attention. In everyday scenarios, this shift raises considerations of comfort. However, in high-stakes situations such as driving or military operations, it becomes a matter of safety: critical information must be clearly prioritized, with essential data at the forefront and ambient details maintained in the periphery, especially as stress limits our capacity to process information. This article presents one way to design for it: the RBL Framework for spatial XR. Source
Beyond Budget Tracking: Rethinking Project Cost Performance
Project cost management is often reduced to budget monitoring, even though broader project dynamics shape cost outcomes. Understanding how planning, execution, and decision-making interact provides a more meaningful basis for evaluating project success. This article analyzes how project performance domains can serve as a practical framework for cost analysis and support a more comprehensive evaluation of project performance. Source
Swiveling information into customer satisfaction: learnings from a case study in industrial B2B company
In today’s B2B environment, companies operate in a landscape where customer experience and data availability are critical success factors. Despite abundant data and advanced tools, many organizations struggle to transform information into meaningful customer value. This article explores how information can be swiveled into customer satisfaction through strategic communication in an industrial B2B context. Source
LAB Focus
Bridging the Gap Between Strategic Planning and Execution in SMEs
Small and medium businesses are the backbone of the economy. These sectors account for over 99% of all businesses in the European Union and approximately two-thirds of private sector employment (European Commission 2024, 8). Despite their importance, SMEs face challenges in using structured strategic frameworks. Although there are multiple frameworks such as SWOT, PESTEL and […] The post Bridging the Gap Between Strategic Planning and Execution in SMEs appeared first on LAB Focus.
Platform Work and Worker Wellbeing in Lahti
Platform work has become a visible part of everyday life in Lahti. Food delivery couriers and digital freelancers are reshaping how services are produced and consumed, but the support systems have not developed at the same pace. This article discusses both the opportunities and the growing risks of this new form of work. Who works […] The post Platform Work and Worker Wellbeing in Lahti appeared first on LAB Focus.
Climate Action Has a Clear Direction in Alzira and Waterford
The European Union is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050 (European Comission). At the same time, the impacts of climate change are already visible in many parts of Europe. However, different regions are at varying stages in terms of mitigation and adaptation efforts. During spring 2026, the ClimateGO project partners had the opportunity to […] The post Climate Action Has a Clear Direction in Alzira and Waterford appeared first on LAB Focus.