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#306 Porsche | Wo Design und Leidenschaft aufeinandertreffen | Michael Mauer & Bastian SchrammMichael Mauer und Bastian Schramm über die Herausforderungen und Erfolge eines Unternehmens, das die Art und Weise verändert, wie wir Autos erleben.In dieser Live-Podcast-Episode des Startcast spricht Max Ostermeier mit Michael Mauer, dem Chief Designer von Porsche, und Bastian Schramm, dem Leiter des Marketings in Deutschland, im beeindruckenden Red Dot Design Museum in Essen. Diese einzigartige Veranstaltung kombiniert die Dynamik eines Live-Podcasts mit der inspirierenden Atmosphäre eines der weltweit führenden Designmuseen.Michael Mauer teilt seine persönliche Geschichte, wie er von einem Surflehrer zum Automobildesigner wurde und seit 2004 für Porsche tätig ist. Er gibt Einblicke in die Herausforderungen und Freuden des Designs von Ikone wie dem 911 und dem Taycan. Mauer betont die Bedeutung von Designstrategie und wie Porsche durch innovative Designs und emotionale Verbindungen zu seinen Kunden eine der begehrtesten Marken der Welt bleibt.Bastian Schramm spricht über die Bedeutung der Porsche-Community und wie sie die Marke tragen. Er erzählt von spannenden Marketingkampagnen, wie der Rückkehr von Porsche nach Le Mans, und betont die Wichtigkeit von Authentizität und Bauchgefühl in der Marketingstrategie. Schramm gibt Einblicke in die Herausforderungen und Erfolge von Porsche, von der Namensänderung hin zu einer internationalen Marke bis hin zu den täglichen Herausforderungen im Management.Diese Episode ist ein inspirierender Blick hinter die Kulissen eines Unternehmens, das nicht nur Autos baut, sondern Emotionen verkörpert. Lass dich von den Geschichten über Design, Marketing und die Leidenschaft für Porsche begeistern. Das Red Dot Design Museum bietet den perfekten Rahmen für diese Diskussion, da es selbst ein Symbol für Innovation und Designexzellenz ist.Diese Live-Podcast-Aufnahme ist ein besonderes Erlebnis, das die Zuhörer direkt in die Welt von Porsche entführt und zeigt, wie Design und Marketing Hand in Hand gehen, um eine Marke zu formen, die weit über Autos hinausgeht.Unverkennbar erkennbarDer Porsche 911 verkörpert seit den 1960er-Jahren die perfekte Symbiose aus Technologie und Design. Von der Straße bis zur Rennstrecke – der 911 GT3 RS ist ein Rennsportwagen für die Straße mit einem beeindruckenden Heckflügel und optimierten Aerodynamik. Im Gegensatz dazu ist der 911 Dakar ein robustes Offroad-Fahrzeug, inspiriert vom Sieger der Rallye Paris-Dakar 1984. Beide Modelle zeigen die Vielfalt des 911, der sich durch evolutionäres Design und technische Innovation auszeichnet. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tesla's Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen joins me for the third time to celebrate my 500th episode. We discuss his longevity at Tesla, the new Model Y, paint colors, wheel design, the next-gen Roadster, and more. Enjoy! Timecodes: 8:28 Start of interview 10:02 What Franz worked on the day I came in for the interview 11:38 Why he has stayed at Tesla so long (16+ years so far) 12:20 His longevity at Tesla is unusual in the design world 15:10 Tesla's mission is what drives Franz 16:28 How his year-one-at-Tesla self would feel if he saw what the 2025 version of Franz is building 17:33 Reacting to seeing his work every day on the roads 18:45 What Franz thinks when he sees modded/customized customer cars 22:03 What he's daily driving right now 24:54 Franz's favorite thing he's ever designed at Tesla 26:48 How Optimus has challenged him as a designer 29:23 Who wins when the design and engineering teams don't agree? 30:45 An example of what happens when engineering and design work with each other to achieve a mutually agreeable solution 32:17 Does the Cybertruck FUD drive him nuts? 35:00 What design tweaks might we see in the new Model Y Performance? 40:05 Discussing the new diffused-light rear light bar 41:53 Will the Y's new light bar be used on any future vehicles? 42:44 How he feels about badges on the outside of his cars 44:43 The turn signal stalk's return on the new Model Y 46:47 Franz's favorite wheel design that he's ever done 50:36 Will we ever get more color choices versus simply refreshing the existing colors? 55:05 About the new Glacier Blue paint color 56:21 Are we getting Glacier Blue in the US? 56:55 Is Midnight Cherry Red discontinued at Giga Berlin? 58:44 How Franz is thinking about the next-gen Roadster now versus the original design for it from 2017 1:00:21 His design intentions/philosophy for the upcoming more-affordable cars 1:02:24 One more Roadster tidbit If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every tier! FOR FIRST-TIME TESLA BUYERS: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $2500 off of your Model 3 or $500 off your classic Model Y purchase (or $1000 off of Cybertruck, Model S, or Model X) by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014 And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? It's not just products that can be redesigned. So can an entire customer experience. That's what you get with XCare, the first extended warranty built exclusively for EVs, and the top-rated customer experience. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off our “One-time Payment” option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).
As Singapore strives to build an inclusive society under its Smart Nation initiative, a local start-up is spearheading a revolutionary shift in mobility for wheelchair users and the ageing population. With the impending launch of the innovative Strutt ev¹ at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States, this groundbreaking device integrates intelligent co-pilot technology and custom sensor suites to redefine autonomy and quality of life for its users. How is this technology set to transform mobility solutions and challenge societal stigma around disability? We find out more from Tony Hong, CEO, Strutt & Barney Mason, Chief Designer, Strutt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TOPIC: Car Design PANEL: Ralph Gilles, Chief Designer, Stellantis; Joe DeMatio, Hagerty; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
In this episode of the AIGA Design Podcast, host Lee-Sean Huang talks with Robert Brunner, Chief Designer at Beats by Dre and Founder and Partner at Ammunition. With over 40 years of experience, Brunner began his career at Apple when the company did not yet have a design team. He later became a partner at Pentagram before founding his own design studio. When asked about the early years of his career, he shared that growing up in a household where both parents were makers inspired him and continues to influence his work. While in university, he initially believed civil engineering was the right path for him. However, after reflecting more deeply on his passion, he realized that industrial design was his true calling. He founded Ammunition two decades ago, and the studio continues to thrive. Ammunition is a multidisciplinary studio that keeps the products they design at the center, making sure they create products that matter. He is also committed to focusing on the economics of product development, particularly when it comes to scaling. He shared the challenges faced in designing Beats by Dre over the past 19 years, as well as in developing Square, which democratized credit card transactions for small business owners. When it comes to generative AI, while he acknowledges its potential to support design automation and development refinement, he believes that the connection design creates with people cannot be outsourced. The advice Robert shared with us and tells his kids as well is that when you see yourself working on a project in the middle of the night and don't care how late it is, you have found your passion and your purpose that will allow you to grow.
This clip is a preview of our upcoming AIGA Design Podcast with Robert Brunner, Chief Designer at Beats by Dre and Founder and Partner at Ammunition. With over 40 years of experience, Brunner began his career at Apple when the company did not yet have a design team. He later became a partner at Pentagram before founding his own design studio. The full episode with Robert Brunner, which also happens to be our season finale, comes out on September 17, 2024.
Fresh off it's Best of Show win at the 73rd Annual Concours D' Elegance at Pebble Beach, Renee talks with Chief Designer for Bugatti, Frank Heyl to learn of the brands legacy, provenance and show-stopping style. With just 80 vehicles handcrafted each year, this bespoke brand is the jewel in any car collector's crown. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. Follow Renee on Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn. If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thank you so much for supporting me to do what I do!
In this episode of That NextGen Planners Podcast, we chat with Chief Designer at docVinci and Head of Marketing at NextGen Planners, Dan Graham. We chat about lots of topics including building a world class client experience, the importance of brand and standing out, marketing, personal brand, AI and much, much more!
In this episode of the Product Podcast, we're thrilled to host Robert Brunner, Chief Designer at Beats by Dr. Dre and founder of Ammunition. Robert takes us on an enlightening journey through his remarkable career, sharing the secrets behind designing products that drive billions in revenue.We delve into the intersection of aesthetics and functionality, exploring how innovative design can propel a brand to new heights. Robert emphasizes the importance of balancing visual appeal with usability, providing invaluable insights for aspiring designers and product leaders.Our conversation covers the vital role of leadership in the design process, highlighting how collaboration and cross-disciplinary input lead to cohesive, market-successful products. Robert also shares his thoughts on staying adaptable with evolving trends, ensuring your designs remain relevant in a fast-paced industry.Tune in to hear about the creation of iconic products and the breakthrough moments that defined Robert's career. We also discuss the importance of continuously refining your craft and prioritizing user experience to create beloved products.Get ready to embrace innovative thinking, foster collaboration, and stay ahead of design trends. Join us for a thought-provoking episode that promises to elevate your design approach and inspire you to create impactful, user-centered products. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the industry's most influential designers!Key Takeaways:Good design vs. great design: Good design is functional, usable, desirable, competitive, manufacturable, and affordable. Great design, however, inspires, empowers, and transforms. It challenges norms, fits into cultural contexts, and creates significant social and economic value.Recognize that innovative design can significantly boost a company's revenue and market position. Strive to integrate creative design solutions that drive business success.Always consider the user experience in your designs. Understand and anticipate user needs to create products that are loved and widely adopted. Focus on creating products that are both visually appealing and highly functional. Strive for a balance where aesthetics enhance usability and user experience.Lead by fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity. Empower your team to innovate and contribute ideas that can enhance the design process.Social Links:- Follow our Podcast on Tik Tok here- Follow Product School on LinkedIn here- Join Product School's free events here - Find out more about Product School hereBrought to you by:Pendo, the only all-in-one product experience platform for any type of application. With all the tools you need, in one simple-to-use platform, Pendo makes it easy to answer critical questions about how users are engaging with your product—then turn those insights into action—all so you can get your users to do what you actually want them to do. Visit our website https://www.pendo.io/productschool/ to create your free Pendo account todayEppo, the next-generation A/B testing and feature management platform built for modern growth teams by alums of Airbnb and Stitch Fix. Visit our website https://www.geteppo.com/, and 10x your experiment velocity. Credits:Host: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaGuest: Robert Brunner
On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we're joined by Fluent Metal CEO Peter Schmitt. With a background in fine art, most of Schmitt's career has been focused on design, with the CEO spending several years occupying the role of Chief Designer at Desktop Metal. During his tenure at Desktop, Schmitt's eyes were opened to the opportunities of metal additive manufacturing, as well as the remaining and challenges, some of which he's looking to address with this new venture. Earlier this year, Fluent Metal emerged from stealth with 5.5 million dollars of funding and the tease of an as-yet unlaunched single-step, drop on-demand liquid metal 3D printing process. We talk about all that and much more on this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, starting with Schmitt's learnings from his previous roles in AM.
Bud calls in to John and Mike to reflect on sixty years of Mustang and his role in the creation of the SN95 Mustang. He also shares his thoughts on where Mustang goes from here.
EPISODE #1018 PUTIN, THE GLOBALISTS, AND WORLD WAR lll Richard speaks with a the editor/publisher of an alternative news service to discuss his thoughts on Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and how the globalists are setting us up for another World War. GUEST: Joel Skousen is the publisher of the World Affairs Brief, a weekly news analysis service found at The World Affairs Brief. Joel is a political scientist by training and speaks multiple foreign languages which he uses in accessing information here and abroad. He specializes in helping readers understand the hidden agenda of those that secretly control both political parties and the US government. He also has a second career as the Chief Designer at The Secure Home Design Group which specializes in helping people design and implement high security residences and retreats. He has written several books in that field of security architecture: Strategic Relocation--North American Guide to Safe Places, The Secure Home, and How to Implement a High Security Shelter in the Home. Joel was a fighter pilot for the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. Constitution Party Candidate Joel Skousen Running for President 2024! WEBSITES: https://worldaffairsbrief.com https://joelskousen.com BOOKS: The High Security Shelter Strategic Relocation: North American Guide to Safe Places The Secure Home SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! BIRCH GOLD GROUP - The Precious Metal IRA Specialists Diversify a portion of your savings into GOLD with Birch Gold Group. Gold is your hedge against inflation, and Birch Gold makes it EASY to own. Text STRANGE to 989898 and get your free info-kit on gold, then talk to a precious metals specialist on how to protect your savings from persistent inflation with gold. Text STRANGE to 989898 now. THE DEAD FILES On The Dead Files, physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America. LISTEN TO THE DEAD FILES WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/
In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk with Madeline Puckette, Co-Founder of Folly Enterprises, Chief Designer of Wine Folly, and Author of the bestselling wine book by the same name. Madeline has a unique ability to demystify the complexities of wine, making it accessible and enjoyable for both novices and aficionados alike.Her work through Wine Folly is particularly notable for its engaging, visual approach to wine education. The platform features a wealth of resources, including detailed wine guides, flavor profiles, and maps, all designed with Madeline's keen eye for clear, concise information presentation. Her innovative use of infographics and interactive content has revolutionized the way people learn about wine, earning her accolades and a loyal following around the globe.Her influence extends beyond her written work and online platform. She is a respected voice in the wine community, known for her insightful tasting notes, comprehensive wine reviews, and educational videos. Her passion for wine, combined with a commitment to education, has made her a pivotal figure in democratizing wine knowledge, ensuring that the joy and complexity of wine are accessible to everyone. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did! The Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer
Julian O'Hayon is the Founder and Chief Designer at Blvck Paris. Blvck Paris is a lifestyle apparel & accessories brand, supported by millions of highly engaged social media followers and customers worldwide. The mysterious yet Famous Founder of Blvck Paris opens up for the first time about: - His Childhood - His dark side and battle with anxiety - What drove his ambition to build a €100M brand - Being a Digital Nomad while building a fashion empire - Blvck's latest NFT collab with Paris St Germain! - Why he loves Zara and thinks Designer Brands are for poor people - His relationship with his Ego And much more… all around a nice glass of Whisky
"Is that a Lamborghini or a Kia?"The 3 musky-peers have a riotous time with one of automotive engineering's "auteurs"... that's German for 'really creative'... Tom Kearns. The brain, brush and chief designer behind one of Kia's most popular new EV vehicles and many other iconic cars. The trio of Geo obvo ask Mr. Kearns about his "older" work.Torch reveals to Tom his creepy stalker side by pulling up pictures of Tom in his paint studio and begging him to accept an award in his North Carolina backyard, but Torch also chances it all by revealing that he has a fix to Kia's confusing brand imagery and it simply involves a red marker.This podcast might be as explosive as Torch's circulatory system... or DT's digestive system... or Beau's neurological system... Is this biology?The AutopiansPS: Get. out of the shop soon, Torch. We all love ya.
Today, we venture into the realm of product design excellence with Robert Brunner, Chief Designer at Beats by Dre. Join us as Robert unravels the secrets behind exceptional designs, delving into the vital roles of leadership and craftsmanship. Get ready for a captivating exploration into the nuances that make designs truly extraordinary.Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of Product Management resources here.
China has delivered its first homegrown large cruise ship. This makes China the only country in the world to have mastered the building of aircraft carriers, large liquefied natural gas tankers and large cruise ships, known as the three “crown jewels” of the shipbuilding industry. What's the significance of this capability? The cruise ship Adora Magic City has attracted not only ardent tourists, but also Western skeptics. The latter are touting the idea that the cruise ship poses an “overlooked amphibious assault challenge” and can be used by China for military purposes. How true are such assertions? Host Tu Yun cruises through these questions and more with Dr. Chen Gang, Chief Designer of Adora Magic City and General Manager of the shipbuilder CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization and Dr. Qu Qiang, Research Fellow of Global Issues, Beijing Foreign Studies University on this episode of Chat Lounge.
Robert Brunner, the Chief Designer of Beats by Dre and Founder of Ammunition, joins the show to share his journey from falling in love with industrial design to shaping design for Apple, Pentagram, Beats by Dre, and beyond. Hear his design principles, how Apple became what it is today, behind-the-scenes stories from Beats by Dre, his most memorable design projects, and what Dr. Dre goes by in the office. Connect with Robert at AmmunitionGroup.com, on Instagram @RobertDBrunner and @AmmunitionGroup, and on LinkedIn
What does it take to run a successful Graphic Design and Branding agency? Or better yet, to be invited to speak at Adobe Max not once, but TWICE!Saddle up for the second half of our amazing conversation with social media sensation Kristy Campbell.From her thoughts on the future of AI in graphic design, her secrets to success, business wins & business fails to her upcoming talk at @adobe MAX, we uncover it all in part 2 of an epic conversation with the AWESOME @kristy.thepinkpony, Founder and Chief Designer at @pinkponycreative
Edited highlights of our full conversation. Here's a question. What makes great happen? This week's guest is Robert Brunner. He was the Director of Industrial Design for Apple, a Partner at Pentagram and the Chief Designer of Beats by Dr. Dre, before becoming the Founder of Ammunition. They describe themselves as a design studio dedicated to bringing products and services that matter to market. He was named one of Fast Company's “Most Creative People in Business,” and his work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Design is the art and science of knowing what to start and when to stop. In that respect, it's very much like leadership. There are best practices but no absolute rules. Imagining and re-imagining what's possible is where it gets its fuel. Leadership is a position of staggering opportunity. And yet, I'm constantly reminded of how few people fully appreciate the potential of the position they hold. How restricted they seem in their imagination of what is possible. I've come to realize that this is not caused by a lack of ambition or interest. It is caused by a lack of awareness and understanding. Understanding of the power of leadership. Awareness of their own potential. And their impact. I'm fortunate to work in industries and with companies that are populated, almost exclusively with kind and thoughtful people. They don't all, always act that way, but when they don't it tends to be from insecurity or self doubt or personal trauma. These things can hold all of us back. I speak from deep experience. Both of others, and of myself. When you step into a leadership position, you have the power to change the world. Perhaps a small corner of it. Perhaps more than that. It is the part of your life in which you can make the biggest difference in the life of others and learn more about yourself than at any other time. Do not let that go by without self exploration. What do you want to do with this opportunity? What do you want to make of it and with it? What would great look like? And, crucially, what is stopping you from achieving all that? What do you think and feel about yourself that is going to get in the way. Imagine your future. Design it. Then go and lead it. I promise you one thing. You're already better than you know.
Edited highlights of our full conversation. Here's a question. What makes great happen? This week's guest is Robert Brunner. He was the Director of Industrial Design for Apple, a Partner at Pentagram and the Chief Designer of Beats by Dr. Dre, before becoming the Founder of Ammunition. They describe themselves as a design studio dedicated to bringing products and services that matter to market. He was named one of Fast Company's “Most Creative People in Business,” and his work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Design is the art and science of knowing what to start and when to stop. In that respect, it's very much like leadership. There are best practices but no absolute rules. Imagining and re-imagining what's possible is where it gets its fuel. Leadership is a position of staggering opportunity. And yet, I'm constantly reminded of how few people fully appreciate the potential of the position they hold. How restricted they seem in their imagination of what is possible. I've come to realize that this is not caused by a lack of ambition or interest. It is caused by a lack of awareness and understanding. Understanding of the power of leadership. Awareness of their own potential. And their impact. I'm fortunate to work in industries and with companies that are populated, almost exclusively with kind and thoughtful people. They don't all, always act that way, but when they don't it tends to be from insecurity or self doubt or personal trauma. These things can hold all of us back. I speak from deep experience. Both of others, and of myself. When you step into a leadership position, you have the power to change the world. Perhaps a small corner of it. Perhaps more than that. It is the part of your life in which you can make the biggest difference in the life of others and learn more about yourself than at any other time. Do not let that go by without self exploration. What do you want to do with this opportunity? What do you want to make of it and with it? What would great look like? And, crucially, what is stopping you from achieving all that? What do you think and feel about yourself that is going to get in the way. Imagine your future. Design it. Then go and lead it. I promise you one thing. You're already better than you know.
Here's a question. What makes great happen? This week's guest is Robert Brunner. He was the Director of Industrial Design for Apple, a Partner at Pentagram and the Chief Designer of Beats by Dr. Dre, before becoming the Founder of Ammunition. They describe themselves as a design studio dedicated to bringing products and services that matter to market. He was named one of Fast Company's “Most Creative People in Business,” and his work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Design is the art and science of knowing what to start and when to stop. In that respect, it's very much like leadership. There are best practices but no absolute rules. Imagining and re-imagining what's possible is where it gets its fuel. Leadership is a position of staggering opportunity. And yet, I'm constantly reminded of how few people fully appreciate the potential of the position they hold. How restricted they seem in their imagination of what is possible. I've come to realize that this is not caused by a lack of ambition or interest. It is caused by a lack of awareness and understanding. Understanding of the power of leadership. Awareness of their own potential. And their impact. I'm fortunate to work in industries and with companies that are populated, almost exclusively with kind and thoughtful people. They don't all, always act that way, but when they don't it tends to be from insecurity or self doubt or personal trauma. These things can hold all of us back. I speak from deep experience. Both of others, and of myself. When you step into a leadership position, you have the power to change the world. Perhaps a small corner of it. Perhaps more than that. It is the part of your life in which you can make the biggest difference in the life of others and learn more about yourself than at any other time. Do not let that go by without self exploration. What do you want to do with this opportunity? What do you want to make of it and with it? What would great look like? And, crucially, what is stopping you from achieving all that? What do you think and feel about yourself that is going to get in the way. Imagine your future. Design it. Then go and lead it. I promise you one thing. You're already better than you know.
Saddle up, Angry Designers - this week we're heading back down under for another kick-a** guest episode!This week, we're joined by the AWESOME @kristy.thepinkpony, Founder and Chief Designer at @pinkponycreative
"From beginner to pro, Wine Folly is your #1 trusted resource for wine education." Madeline Puckette is the chief design officer at Folly Enterprises and co-creator of Winefolly. A brilliant website designed to educate "beginners and beyond" about wine. Winefolly.com has debuted in Food & Wine, Forbes, The New York Times and more. They have written two books that appeared on the NY Times bestseller list as well as won a James Beard Award. Madeline is passionate about good wine for all. She is not your average sommelier trying to push expensive bottles to wealthy clients. She had her epiphany during her sommelier training that motivated her to sell and teach good wine to any ol' wine drinker. Her success, like many great tales, started by getting laid off and hitting the bottom. Puckette is high energy go getter with a super power to get sh*t done. Get to know Madeline in this laid back interview. We loved having her enthusiasm on the show. Prefer to watch? Check out her interview on our Youtube channel, The Mark Howley Show.
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of inviting Jasmine Jhaveri. Jasmine is a Chief Designer, Founder of Jasmine Jhaveri Design Studio, Interior Stylist, and Creative Entrepreneur. Her unique approach infuses spaces with an elegant, inviting personality. Join us to uncover her design secrets, inspirations, and journey. Perfect for aspiring stylists, design enthusiasts, and creative minds. Tune in to Masters Decoded Podcast for an inspiring interior styling journey with Jasmine. Connect with Jasmine Jhaveri on her social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminejhaveridesignstudio/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jasminejhaveri7306 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-jhaveri-34b3a266/ Website: https://jasminejhaveri.com/ The Podcast is available in the following locations: Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/anees-merchant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7J60vbVgw8vaLs05x4gYj3 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-decoded/id1497451286 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMzZiN2EwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2873effc-3ea4-4123-b823-044ca31387bd/Masters-Decoded Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/masters-decoded Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/masters-decoded Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1497451286/masters-decoded Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/f2isa733 Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/masters-decoded-Gb497N IHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-masters-decoded-59418392
This episode is a special one, we had on Ken Anderson from Race-Fan to talk about their innovative products as well as his impressive career. Ken got his start working as Chief Designer and General Manager for Fox Factory, he then went on to be Chief Engineer for Penske Racing and designed Penske Shocks. His work with Formula One, Indy Cars, and the Busch Series are only the tip of the iceberg with his outstanding career in racing. Tune in for some great information and awesome racing history.
19KEYS presents High Level Conversations to bring you into the high frequency of speech and communication to elevate your mindset and value.S3E1 Ft. Baaba HeruFeatured Guest Bio: Baaba Heru, born in Quisqueya, La Romana, grew up on the British colony of Tortola, BVI. In 1958 he migrated to the USA attending Wingate HS in Brooklyn. Heru worked in data processing until becoming a NY City Police Officer from 1964-1985. During his patrols, he cultivated respectful relationships with the community, taking pride in never having fired his weapon in the 20 years that he served. Always preferring entrepreneurship, in 1967 he established the Sphinx Shop in Brooklyn, NY, manufacturing Dashikis and collectible Afrakan Artifacts. In 1971, he met Master Jeweler, Anacleto Santiago de Colon, who then mentored him in the art of jewelry making. As an official, "Craftsman of Ptah", he founded and became the Chief Designer of the Studio of Ptah, known for Authentic Kemetic amulets, for which he coined the term JOYARI and then established Heal ThySelf alongside Queen Afua in the early 90s.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19KEYS presents High Level Conversations to bring you into the high frequency of speech and communication to elevate your mindset and value.S3E1 Ft. Baaba HeruFeatured Guest Bio: Baaba Heru, born in Quisqueya, La Romana, grew up on the British colony of Tortola, BVI. In 1958 he migrated to the USA attending Wingate HS in Brooklyn. Heru worked in data processing until becoming a NY City Police Officer from 1964-1985. During his patrols, he cultivated respectful relationships with the community, taking pride in never having fired his weapon in the 20 years that he served. Always preferring entrepreneurship, in 1967 he established the Sphinx Shop in Brooklyn, NY, manufacturing Dashikis and collectible Afrakan Artifacts. In 1971, he met Master Jeweler, Anacleto Santiago de Colon, who then mentored him in the art of jewelry making. As an official, "Craftsman of Ptah", he founded and became the Chief Designer of the Studio of Ptah, known for Authentic Kemetic amulets, for which he coined the term JOYARI and then established Heal ThySelf alongside Queen Afua in the early 90s.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19KEYS presents High Level Conversations to bring you into the high frequency of speech and communication to elevate your mindset and value.S3E1 Ft. Baaba HeruFeatured Guest Bio: Baaba Heru, born in Quisqueya, La Romana, grew up on the British colony of Tortola, BVI. In 1958 he migrated to the USA attending Wingate HS in Brooklyn. Heru worked in data processing until becoming a NY City Police Officer from 1964-1985. During his patrols, he cultivated respectful relationships with the community, taking pride in never having fired his weapon in the 20 years that he served. Always preferring entrepreneurship, in 1967 he established the Sphinx Shop in Brooklyn, NY, manufacturing Dashikis and collectible Afrakan Artifacts. In 1971, he met Master Jeweler, Anacleto Santiago de Colon, who then mentored him in the art of jewelry making. As an official, "Craftsman of Ptah", he founded and became the Chief Designer of the Studio of Ptah, known for Authentic Kemetic amulets, for which he coined the term JOYARI and then established Heal ThySelf alongside Queen Afua in the early 90s.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19KEYS presents High Level Conversations to bring you into the high frequency of speech and communication to elevate your mindset and value.S3E1 Ft. Baaba HeruFeatured Guest Bio: Baaba Heru, born in Quisqueya, La Romana, grew up on the British colony of Tortola, BVI. In 1958 he migrated to the USA attending Wingate HS in Brooklyn. Heru worked in data processing until becoming a NY City Police Officer from 1964-1985. During his patrols, he cultivated respectful relationships with the community, taking pride in never having fired his weapon in the 20 years that he served. Always preferring entrepreneurship, in 1967 he established the Sphinx Shop in Brooklyn, NY, manufacturing Dashikis and collectible Afrakan Artifacts. In 1971, he met Master Jeweler, Anacleto Santiago de Colon, who then mentored him in the art of jewelry making. As an official, "Craftsman of Ptah", he founded and became the Chief Designer of the Studio of Ptah, known for Authentic Kemetic amulets, for which he coined the term JOYARI and then established Heal ThySelf alongside Queen Afua in the early 90s.This Episode:This episode goes high level into the conversation of our understanding the concept of linguistic sovereignty, ancestral legacy, unification, differentiating between the spiritual and human experience, and changing the connotation of Black.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19KEYS presents High Level Conversations to bring you into the high frequency of speech and communication to elevate your mindset and value.S3E1 Ft. Baaba HeruFeatured Guest Bio: Baaba Heru, born in Quisqueya, La Romana, grew up on the British colony of Tortola, BVI. In 1958 he migrated to the USA attending Wingate HS in Brooklyn. Heru worked in data processing until becoming a NY City Police Officer from 1964-1985. During his patrols, he cultivated respectful relationships with the community, taking pride in never having fired his weapon in the 20 years that he served. Always preferring entrepreneurship, in 1967 he established the Sphinx Shop in Brooklyn, NY, manufacturing Dashikis and collectible Afrakan Artifacts. In 1971, he met Master Jeweler, Anacleto Santiago de Colon, who then mentored him in the art of jewelry making. As an official, "Craftsman of Ptah", he founded and became the Chief Designer of the Studio of Ptah, known for Authentic Kemetic amulets, for which he coined the term JOYARI and then established Heal ThySelf alongside Queen Afua in the early 90s.This Episode:This episode goes high level into the conversation of our understanding the concept of linguistic sovereignty, ancestral legacy, unification, differentiating between the spiritual and human experience, and changing the connotation of Black.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Businesses that are driven by purpose are so much more successful. Why? When you start a business, it takes grit and resilience and if you're not driven by a purpose greater than money or fame, it's easy to give up when someone says no.So, how do you find and pursue a business idea that fills you with purpose, even through the most humbling rejection?On this week's episode, Danielle sits down with Lola Banjo, fashion entrepreneur and Salesforce Executive, to talk about what it's like to be a humble underdog in a white/male dominated industry and how she turned countless rejections into opportunities for growth and success.Born in Brooklyn, NY to Nigerian parents, Lola Banjo enjoyed a global upbringing spending her developmental years in cities across the US, Nigeria and the UK, then returning to the US on her own at 14 to help support her family back in Nigeria. Today, she is a VP of Strategy at Salesforce, as well as the firm's Global President of BOLDforce - the company's 8,000 member global Black ERG. In 2019, Lola launched the multimillion dollar luxury travel and fashion accessories brand, Silver & Riley, as the Founder and Chief Designer. Built to last with versatility, functionality, timeless style and eye-catching designs, Silver & Riley bridges the gap between functional and stylish travel and fashion accessories that can be enjoyed by all.Highlights:How one moment inspired Lola to pivot from business consulting to fashion.Lola's framework for figuring out which business ideas to pursue and which to leave behind.The one secret every aspiring entrepreneur should know about overcoming rejection.Links:Silver & Riley's website: www.silverandriley.comFollow:bossbabe: @bossbabe.incDanielle Canty: @daniellecantyLola Banjo: @lolajbelleSilver & Riley: @silverandrileyMentioned in the episode:The Influencer Masterclass: Join bossbabe CEO, Natalie Ellis on a free, 90-minute training to gain full clarity on your personal brand, learn how to create easy, consistent content, build an audience of raving followers + generate revenue, without the stress.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code BOSSBABE at lumedeodorant.com/bossbabe! #lumepodMentioned in this episode:The Influencer MasterclassJoin bossbabe CEO, Natalie Ellis on a free, 90-minute training to gain full clarity on your personal brand, learn how to create easy, consistent content, build an audience of raving followers + generate revenue, without the stress.Influencer Masterclass
What you'll learn in this episode: How Melanie discovered that classic pearls could be seen in a new light. Why younger people, especially men, are embracing pearl jewelry in a new way. How Melanie's collaboration with Tasaki broke barriers for Japanese customers. The difference between types of pearls, and what it's like to work with them. How launching her brand right after art school gave Melanie a crash course in the jewelry business. About Melanie Georgacopoulos With a background in sculpture, jewellery designer Melanie Georgacopoulos works with materials in new ways to release their potential and stimulate new interpretations. She began her exploration of the pearl during her Master's degree at the RCA in 2007, after which she worked as a freelance designer under Antoine Sandoz for major international brands, before establishing her eponymous label in 2010. In Melanie's work the paradoxical, intriguing nature of pearls and mother of pearl is at the core of every piece, whilst the aesthetic remains simple, structured and timeless. She continually strives to challenge the existing preconceptions of these organic materials and that of traditional jewellery design itself. It is this unique approach which has given her the opportunity to showcase her pieces regularly at fairs, exhibitions and galleries worldwide. Melanie became well known internationally for her work with pearls, leading to her collaboration with TASAKI, which began in 2013. Directional line M/G TASAKI was born, marring Melanie's flair to cross design boundaries with the Japanese jewellery company's world renowned craftsmanship. Following the huge success of the seasonal collections Melanie was appointed Head Designer for M/G TASAKI in 2015. She has been a visiting lecturer at Central Saint Martins for the last four years whilst she continues to create her own collections and one-off pieces for special projects. Additional Resources: Website Instagram Photos available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com. Today, we're talking with Melanie Georgacopoulos. Melanie occupies some unusual niches. She's a specialist in designing with pearls, which is very unusual. For those of you who are listening who think that pearls are too old-fashioned or too formal, she has really changed the way pearls are viewed. She lives in Hamburg but has her office in London. She's also the Chief Designer for a collaboration with a Japanese company, Tasaki. Welcome back. Do you work with pearls in all colors? Melanie: Absolutely. This journey over the last few years has also been a journey for myself. I also started with this idea that there are only white, round pearls out there, and that's not true. There are Tahitian pearls, South Sea pearls, Akoya pearls. There's a whole world of natural pearls. There are different shapes, different sizes. Some are extremely rare, like conch pearls or melo pearls. Some are very common, like freshwater pearls. During this journey of discovery for myself, I've tried to launch some collections which focus on a certain kind of pearl to highlight it. For one of the collections I did, the Nacre Collection, I paired a pink pearl with a pink mother of pearl in way that's like the return of the pearl to its oyster, or a golden South Sea to the golden sea mother of pearl shell. Sometimes I'm sent messages through Instagram by suppliers or pearl farmers who say, “Hey, have you seen this? Do you want to work with what I make?” I'm like “Wow! This is new to me.” I've been working with pearls for 10 years and it keeps on giving. I find that fantastic. Sharon: Do you have a favorite pearl? Do you think one is better than another? Is a South Sea pearl better or easier to work with than an Akoya? Melanie: I don't think there's a better one. In terms of value, of course the more expensive the pearl, probably the better it is for investment. Another common thing I've heard said is that at the end of the day, you just have to like what it is you're buying. You want to wear it. You don't want to necessarily buy it and put it in the safe because you're too scared to wear it or use it because it's something too valuable. I really enjoy working with South Seas because they are so large. I've almost finished a bracelet which has a mix of Tahitians and Akoyas, and it's black and white. So, I'm mixing different kinds. The challenge with pearls is that they don't all come in all the sizes and the colors you want. So, depending on the size or the color you want for a design, you have to get it from a specific place. A lot of times, people don't mix a Tahitian pearl with a freshwater pearl because it's not considered to be right. You just have to use Tahitians or you just have to use freshwater. Because I'm very design-led, I will say, “No, if I want to have a pearl graduation from a two-millimeter pearl to a three-millimeter pearl, then I'm going to mix the pearls.” But color-wise, they're going to look exactly the same and they're going to match together. So right now, it's definitely South Seas, but ask me next year. I might have a different answer. Sharon: I want to know where you find a three-millimeter pearl. That's a big pearl. Melanie: You wonder if it's hiding something inside. Sharon: Do people come to you and say, “Here are my grandmother's pearls or my mother's pearls. I want something different made out of them”? Melanie: I have that too. They're probably the most challenging pearls to work with because first of all, they're very sentimental to their owners. It's the one thing you can't throw away, but you also don't want to wear it and you don't know what to do with it. A lot of those poor pearl necklaces stay in boxes, and it's challenging to say to someone, “Can I drill that necklace? Can I change it quite a bit? Are you sure, or do you want to keep it original the way you inherited it?” But I have some great clients that text me photos and are like, “Oh, I have this necklace and I don't know what to do with it. Maybe you have an idea.” Then I say, “O.K., but then you have to tell me who you are,” because it's designed for them. It's not even a piece they chose to buy themselves. It's something they inherited. They never decided, “This is the pearl size I like or that suits me.” A lot of times, I need to add or change it quite dramatically so they can incorporate it into their daily life and feel that it's part of them. But I love those challenges, I have to say. I invite those challenges. I learn a lot from them. Sharon: Do you look at a necklace and see what it could be? Melanie: I have to get the measurements. This is the age of digital now, which means photos. I ask them to take a photo of the necklace next to a ruler so I understand how big it is, how long the necklace is or how big the pearls are, because you're not going to ask a person you've never met to send you their pearl necklace. We have a lot of conversations before anything actually happens. I need to understand what their budget is—that's also important—and what their expectation is. Sometimes they want a bracelet; sometimes they want earrings. So, we need to discuss that. Then see what I can actually do with the piece they have, because sometimes they have unrealistic expectations. I have to rein them in a little bit. Sharon: When you say unrealistic expectations, do they expect you to make the pearl larger when it's really small? Melanie: Yeah, I think sometimes they have an idea of a pearl necklace or a piece of jewelry, a bracelet, and that's not possible with the pearls from the necklace they have. So, we either need to add pearls, or we need to start fresh and use the existing pearl necklace for something else. Sharon: You also mix gold and other things with your pearls. You had a couple of necklaces with gold woven in. Melanie: Yeah, I use gold, 18 carats. I also use diamonds. I've worked with sapphires before, anything really. I used silver chains at the beginning. A few years ago, I was doing larger pieces, so it made more sense to use silver. I used palladium at some point. You can't do everything with everything. The best thing is to figure out what you want to make and then the best way to make it. Sometimes it's a question of cost. Sometimes it's a question of what the client wants. Sometimes it's what I want the design to be and how much I'm willing to compromise, but at the end of the day, it needs to be a piece of jewelry that can be worn and enjoyed. That's when the piece of jewelry really becomes alive. Sharon: So, you have your own brand and your Tasaki collection. That's a lot of designing. Melanie: Yeah, I love it. I'm really lucky. It's exactly what I wanted. Sharon: Have you ever been approached by other places who see what you do with the pearls? Do they say, “Hey, that's really different. Why don't you come do it for us?” Melanie: Yes, but so far, my relationship with Tasaki is working so well that I don't need to look anywhere else. I'm also not greedy. I'm very loyal. I want this to run its course, until whenever it's meant to go, and see what happens. Obviously, there are elements I can control, and that is how much I love to work for them and how good the designs are. There are a lot of cultural, social, political elements I can't control. There's no way to know when this is going to end or slow down, but for now I haven't found another partnership that has offered me the degree of freedom I have and the satisfaction I get from seeing the M/G Tasaki pieces on demanding Japanese clients. Sharon: Has anybody ever brought you a whole bunch of conch pearls or melo pearls or natural pearls and not realized what they had? Melanie: Not yet. I think that's part of my wish list, that someone comes with a suitcase full of conch or melo pearls and says, “How much are these strange-looking pearls?” I would send them straight to the bank or to an auction house. I think it's the age where more people know what they have because they're able to find a lot of information on the internet. I think more and more it's the sentimental aspect of what you have. Of course, if you are a millionaire, then it's different, but I'm not. I think a lot of times, we cherish things that have no monetary value, but they're highly, highly sentimental. So, we'll see. Maybe someone does have one. Sharon: Do they bring natural pearls to you? Melanie: Some do, yes. They have natural pearl strands, but the pearls tend to be quite small. They were made at a different time. A hundred years ago, you didn't have access to cultured pearls. That trend had just started. So, there are still people who have inherited a small, thin strand of natural pearls. Sharon: You won a prize for the Diamond Fishbone Bangle, which I thought was gorgeous. Tell us about the prize and how you heard about it. Can you wear this bracelet with the mother of pearl? It looks very fragile. That's what it looks like. Melanie: It's not as fragile as it looks. No one really goes around banging their hands when they're wearing jewelry. I think you're a bit conscious when you wear something. Even when you're wearing a nice pullover, you're not going run your arm on the wall. You're a bit more self-conscious. The prize was great because it's a wonderful group, the Cultured Pearl Association of America, if I'm not mistaken, and Jennifer Heebner is the executive director. We've been in touch with her. It's a great recognition. It's always nice when your peers recognize something good you've done. Recently I got another award in London from the Goldsmiths, which is a very old institution. They awarded my lapidary work. I submitted a bangle made of mother of pearl which was carved. I had two old mine-cut diamonds inserted and set with gold prongs. I think they recognized the audacity and the search to present something new. This is how I took the award, and it gives me energy to carry on what I do. But I get the award and then the next day, I still wake up and take my kids to school. Life goes on very quickly after the awards, but it's still a nice recognition. Sharon: Why did you name it the Diamond Fishbone? Melanie: Because I'm not very good with names of jewelry. I always try to stay quite close to reality. Because the sheets of mother of pearl are layered in a fishbone pattern, I thought I would name it the Fishbone. Sharon: I see, O.K. Originally, I thought, “Why is it a fishbone?” Did the prize make any difference in what you do? Melanie: If it had been accompanied with a check of $500,000 U.S. dollars, it could have made a big difference. I could have bought some conch or some melos. No, it doesn't really, but it's a nice recognition. Unfortunately, they don't come with monetary prizes, which would be nice, to be honest, because it's nice to get that kind of support. But it's already a really nice accolade. That's why I entered last year also, and that's why I try and present work to these awards. I think it is important that other people become aware of the work I do. I think it's quite inspiring to students to see that these pieces are possible to make and that someone is doing them. Sharon: Some people feel like they entered and didn't win, so why are they going to all this trouble? Do you feel that way at all? Melanie: No. I entered the Susan Beech Award recently over Christmas. I spent a big chunk of my Christmas writing that proposal. I didn't get shortlisted, and that's O.K., but that was quite a difficult entry for a competition. You have to write down the budget, and it was a lot of work. It wasn't just, “Oh, I'm submitting a photo and the dimensions of the piece.” Sometimes someone comes a few years later and says, “Hey, I was part of the award panel, the judging panel. You didn't get it, but I still remember that piece you did. Maybe you want to do something now.” So, even if the result is not immediate in that I might have expected to win the award, other things are happening in the background that I'm not necessarily aware of and which might surface a few months or a few years later. So, it's a process. It's not really about winning. It's more about making steps, connecting to people, being active and not expecting things to come to me. I really see it like this. Sharon: I have questions about several things you said. I read this on your website or Tasaki's website; I don't remember where. Actually, I remember a couple of things. You talked about a statement piece. I happen to like statement pieces, but every time I look at statement, they're not my kind of statement. But you had really different statement pieces, so I thought, “Well, that's interesting.” You described pearls as gems. Do you consider them a gem of sorts? Melanie: They are officially gemstones. Sharon: Are they? Melanie: Yeah, they are classified as gemstones. There are other organic gemstones such as coral, but there was a time when pearls were considered the only organic gemstones. That's why I also call them gems. I think the way they're made is fascinating, because even if they're cultured—most pearls are cultured these days—you still need a little oyster to do the work for a couple of years to get one. Of course, the oyster is inseminated, but you still need that little animal to do this. For me, this is magical. It feels like a gem anyway because it is precious, but I think officially we call them gemstones. Sharon: I don't think of them as gemstones, but that's interesting. What I was surprised at was that you developed cufflinks for men. Not many people design jewelry for men. What does that do for you? Melanie: I think this is a sector which is going to grow. I think more and more men are interested in their appearance. You see the cosmetic industry growing. Fashion, of course, is growing. If you look at red carpets, the Oscars, you see more and more men wearing not only jewelry, but pearl necklaces. That has happened in the last year, year-and-a-half. It's always the classic white pearl necklace, because I think this is the contrast they're looking for in terms of cultural significance. I don't know if it's going to progress into different kinds of pearl jewelry, but there is a lot of interest from men now to extend their style into jewelry, and cufflinks are quite a big part of how they dress formally, although not in their everyday lives necessarily. Sharon: I have been told that men collect cufflinks. My husband doesn't wear them, but I have been told that men do collect cufflinks. You're very international. Is it that your dad is Greek and your mom is Greek and French? Melanie: My dad is Greek. My mother is French. Now I am married to a German, hence living in Hamburg, and my brother lives in Switzerland. We're still European, so I guess not that international, but it's interesting to grow up with two languages. It's the same as my kids now, growing up with two languages and just being open to the world. Sharon: So, you learned French before, and then you learned English just by going to school and learning? Melanie: Yeah, English is the first international language taught in Greece. From the age of seven, I learned Greek at school. Then when I was able to study in Edinburgh, that's where I really learned English in the sense of everyday life. Now I've learned German, so I speak my fourth language. Sharon: Wow! How does it happen that you have a London office? You live in Hamburg, but you have a London office. How did that come about? Melanie: That is because after I finished my studies at the Royal College of Art, I stayed there. I had my office and my business, and when we moved to Hamburg seven years ago, I decided to keep that. Moving to Hamburg was for personal reasons, and it made sense to keep all my contacts and my clients and my business where it started. Of course, there was Covid in between, but now what I'm trying to do is grow the German part. The business in London is still there. I have someone working for me there. I'm able to fly quite often now after Covid, and now I'm in the process of looking at what kind of fairs I can do here in Hamburg. Of course, in Munich, there is a very big jewelry scene. I was at Munich Jewelry Week last week. I think there's a lot to do in Germany because there's a lot of jewelry manufacturing, and there are a lot of jewelry artists and practitioners. I haven't had the opportunity to connect with this part of my life here in Hamburg yet, but I'm in the process of doing that now. It's exciting. Sharon: Were you unusual in that you opened your business right after school, right after the Royal College of Art? Melanie: I don't think so. That's a positive and a negative, but if you finish a college like Central Saint Martins or the Royal College of Art, you are expected to be a designer or to start your own practice. I say it's a negative because a lot of times you're not encouraged or not given the possibility to work for other people so you really learn more about how a business is run with all the steps. You're supposed to start everything from scratch by yourself. Obviously, this has its own challenges, but I think lots of us started our own brands straight after. Of course, over time, some people do end up working for others, and some people continue to do their own practice like I have. Sharon: That's very hard. Did you have business classes in school? Melanie: No. Sharon: No, nothing. Melanie: After all the possible mistakes—and I'm going to make more—I've come to a conclusion that I've learned a lot from all the mistakes, and I've figured out how to do things my way. If I could go back, I think I would work longer for someone else, simply because it's an invaluable experience. Once you've started your own company, it's hard to then work for someone else, but it is what it is. I feel like I can stand on my own two feet now. Sharon: Well, 10 years is a long time. It's a short time and it's a long time. Melanie: Hopefully it's a short time for me. Sharon: Thank you so much for being with us today. We really appreciate it. Melanie: It's been a pleasure talking with you Sharon. Thank you. Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.
What you'll learn in this episode: How Melanie discovered that classic pearls could be seen in a new light. Why younger people, especially men, are embracing pearl jewelry in a new way. How Melanie's collaboration with Tasaki broke barriers for Japanese customers. The difference between types of pearls, and what it's like to work with them. How launching her brand right after art school gave Melanie a crash course in the jewelry business. About Melanie Georgacopoulos With a background in sculpture, jewellery designer Melanie Georgacopoulos works with materials in new ways to release their potential and stimulate new interpretations. She began her exploration of the pearl during her Master's degree at the RCA in 2007, after which she worked as a freelance designer under Antoine Sandoz for major international brands, before establishing her eponymous label in 2010. In Melanie's work the paradoxical, intriguing nature of pearls and mother of pearl is at the core of every piece, whilst the aesthetic remains simple, structured and timeless. She continually strives to challenge the existing preconceptions of these organic materials and that of traditional jewellery design itself. It is this unique approach which has given her the opportunity to showcase her pieces regularly at fairs, exhibitions and galleries worldwide. Melanie became well known internationally for her work with pearls, leading to her collaboration with TASAKI, which began in 2013. Directional line M/G TASAKI was born, marring Melanie's flair to cross design boundaries with the Japanese jewellery company's world renowned craftsmanship. Following the huge success of the seasonal collections Melanie was appointed Head Designer for M/G TASAKI in 2015. She has been a visiting lecturer at Central Saint Martins for the last four years whilst she continues to create her own collections and one-off pieces for special projects. Additional Resources: Website Instagram Photos available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Melanie Georgacopoulos has done a few things to pearls that would make an old-school pearl lover gasp. She's cut them, drilled them and combined them in taboo ways, but the result is elegant, modern jewelry for a new generation. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about her collaboration with Japanese pearl brand Tasaki; which types of pearls she loves to work with; and why she didn't appreciate pearls until she saw what was inside. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week. Today, we're talking with Melanie Georgacopoulos. Melanie occupies some unusual niches. She's a specialist in designing with pearls, which is very unusual. For those of you who are listening who think that pearls are too old-fashioned or too formal, she has really changed the way pearls are viewed. She lives in Hamburg but has her office in London. She's also the Chief Designer for a collaboration with a Japanese company, Tasaki. We will hear all about her jewelry journey today. Melanie, welcome to the program. Melanie: Thank you for inviting me, Sharon. I'm delighted to be here. Sharon: Melanie and I went through a lot of iterations with the time, so I'm glad we did connect. Tell us about your jewelry journey and how you started working with pearls. Melanie: I have to say I am very lucky, because I've known from quite a young age that I wanted to be creative, and more specifically that I wanted to work in the field of jewelry. I must have been around 12 or 13 years old when I started making things with my hands. I didn't quite know what to do with them, so my brother suggested I use them as jewelry somehow. That gave me a purpose to create objects that related to the body somehow. By the time I finished school, I was 100% focused on the idea that I wanted to involve myself in jewelry. I grew up in Greece, by the way, so my first step was to study in Athens. I found a private vocational school where I learned about traditional Greek jewelry techniques, handmaking and production. It was more focused on technique rather than design. After those three years, I decided to broaden my horizons, so I went to Edinburgh College of Art and studied sculpture. I went from something quite small to something very large. I did a BA there. After that, I felt that I still needed help to figure out exactly what my voice was. I was very lucky; I applied for the Royal College of Art and got a place in the jewelry department, which is a master's of two years. I had a fantastic time there. It was during those two years that I discovered pearls. At the time, I was working with a lot of different materials, and I was designing a lot, but I hadn't really found my voice yet. By chance I started working with pearls. My first thought was, “What's inside them? They look intriguing.” I cut one up and saw those broad circles, and I was fascinated; I was surprised; I was intrigued, and I started learning about pearls. I graduated from the RCA, the Royal College of Art, with a collection of deconstructing the pearl necklace. After graduating, I decided to stay in London. I worked as a jewelry designer for a brand. We designed for other companies. A few years later, I decided to start my own brand because there was still a lot of interest in what I was doing, and I felt there was a niche to be explored. That was 10 years ago already. There was a niche to be explored about contemporary pearl jewelry. There wasn't really anything exciting being done in the field, I felt. This is how my journey started into pearl jewelry. Sharon: Did you have the emotional support of your family in this? Melanie: I was very lucky. My parents encouraged me from a young age to find what I was interested in and pursue it. I was very passionate from a young age, and they recognized and encouraged that. They supported me for my studies, which in hindsight I'm also very grateful for because I was completely free to focus on my studies without any financial constraints. They said to me, “We just want you to find what you're really interested in and the rest will follow,” and it has, actually. Sharon: Did you come from an artistic family? Were they creative? Were they sculptors? Melanie: In a way. My dad is a lawyer, but he always liked to build things with his hands and work in the garden. He really enjoyed that. My mom is an interior decorator. We always credit her for the artistic name in the family, but I think my dad secretly was also quite artistic, just not for his work. My brother ended up becoming an industrial designer. We were both encouraged to be quite creative. There were no constraints. At the time in Greece, there was a lot of focus on either becoming a doctor or a lawyer. Thankfully they kept us away from that career path. Sharon: I'm very surprised that English schools would accept somebody who hadn't already gone through their system. Melanie: I think I was lucky. Going to the Royal College of Art was easier because I had graduated from Edinburgh. In order to get into Edinburgh, I needed to pass an English exam for the language and submit a portfolio which I had worked on. It wasn't just, “O.K., if I show up, I'm going to get a place.” I had to compete for that. I have to say it was quite a shock culturally to move from Greece to Scotland, but at the same time, it was an excellent training for my English. It was a place where you have to figure things out by yourself. There is no one there to hold your hand, so it made me quite resilient from the beginning. Also, I think it might be the English or British mentality that you have to work hard for what you get. No one is going to be there to hold your hand and provide things to you. You have to find your own way to make things happen, which is what I have continued up until today. Sharon: When you went from Edinburgh to the Royal College of Art, was it a big change then, or was it just a continuation? Melanie: It was a big change because I basically had no understanding of the impact it was going to have on me. I was moving to an extremely creative environment, very competitive, but also the people who are chosen to go to the Royal College of Art are extremely talented, extremely focused, extremely passionate. You come in thinking, “Oh, I'm going thrive here. I'm going to be the best,” and you realize that the other 20 people in your class are exactly the same as you, if not better. But it was a very nice context. It wasn't competitive in a bad way; it was actually competitive in a good way. It was very international. I still have contacts all over the world because I studied there. It was also a change because London is still a very international city in comparison to a place like Edinburgh. In hindsight, I'm so grateful to have come to Edinburgh because I did get a taste of Britain, whereas in London, you get a taste of the world, but not necessarily that much of England. Sharon: So, you were studying, and you saw a hole in the marketplace? Tell us about that. Melanie: When you do a master's, you obviously try to do a lot of things at the same time. You're trying to figure out who you are relatively, what is your own point of view in whatever you study, but let's say it's jewelry. I was trying to find my voice because there are all different kinds of jewelry, as you know. There's high jewelry, artistic jewelry, fashion jewelry, and I was trying to figure that out. At the same time, you study a lot of things. You have to write essays. You have to do projects with market research. You have to do specific projects with companies during your studies, like a weeklong project, for example. Part of those projects is to understand not only the context you're thinking of going into in terms of jewelry, but understanding the general context of what is out there. I think it helps you to find your place if you find certain niches or areas that you feel are potentially unexplored. When I came across pearls, at the beginning, I had absolutely no prior relationship to them the way some cultures do. I didn't really understand the impact of pearls or their cultural significance. I also had no fear because after all these years, I realized people have a lot of connotations about pearls. Wit the more valuable pearls, you are to treat them with respect—I put that in brackets. You're not supposed to cut them, and you're not supposed to do things to them. But because of my sculptural context, I actually saw them as a material, not necessarily as a precious gemstone. That made me free to explore them as a material, but also culturally and design-wise in my subsequent designs. I think that was a very good start for me, to be in this comfort zone of studying where I could be very experimental and put down some solid foundations, which then I was able to grow and expand after my studies as a young professional and as someone who has to make a living out of what they do. Sharon: When you first looked at the pearls, did you just see, like most people do, strands you put around your neck? Melanie: Absolutely, yes. The context was really the single pearl strands, the little earrings. There was hardly any pearl jewelry—and by that I include fashion jewelry—on the high streets. Slowly but surely I started seeing fashion jewelry on the catwalks, with brands like Alexander McQueen. Later there was Christopher Kane. Now, for example, there is Simone Rocha, who started putting pearl embellishments on her clothes. All this has the effect that it trickles onto the high streets. Then, the 14, 15, 16, 17-year-olds start wearing plastic pearls, and they slowly understand that it's not that old-fashioned. Then by the time they're 30, they can pay a bit more. They want to wear more expensive jewelry because they can afford it. They start to invest in fine jewelry and keep progressing. Over the years, I realized I have two sorts of clients. One is the older client who has the classic necklace and earrings, probably the white ones or the darker ones depending on where she's from. She's looking for something different, because I think now is the time that people look for individual jewelry that expresses their style rather than copying something they see in a magazine. The second type of client is a younger customer who is not particularly interested in pearls but likes the design. They might also happen to have pearls. I think it gives me a nice challenge to try and create pieces that attract both of those clients, because clearly, they look for different things, different scales. Also, they have different budgets. Sharon: Besides the one in Japan, do you design for companies? Do people come to you and say, “I want my pearls different”? How does it work? Melanie: I have been in touch with Tasaki since 2012. By that time, I had already started my brand. I was wholesaling in a few stores, and I decided to focus on pearls. When Tasaki approached me, they wanted to take the sliced idea I was known for and turn it into M/G Tasaki Jewelry. They wanted to slowly build an M/G Tasaki brand with me. Unfortunately, my last name, as you know, is very long, so we decided to do M/G Tasaki rather than Melanie Gerogacopoulos, which would be far too long. So, I design exclusively for them. Then on the side, I have my own brand where I'm able to be creative completely without any boundaries. This is also where I have expanded the last two years on working with mother of pearl, as you may have seen. So, I have clients who approach me because they've seen my work for Tasaki and they want to buy Tasaki pieces, which they can also do through the Tasaki website or in the Tasaki shops. I also have clients who approach me because they want a special piece, a commission, something else I have done for my own brand. Sharon: When I look at mother of pearl, it looks very fragile or like you have to be very careful with it. Am I wrong with that? Melanie: You have to be careful, but it's not as fragile as people think. Actually, mother of pearl has been used quite a lot in watches and dials. It's been used in fine watches for a long, long time. We've seen it more and more in fine jewelry in the last few years, but you have to treat it differently than pearl. This is one aspect of it that I find fascinating. It's so close to a pearl. It's the actual oyster that makes the pearl, but you buy it in flat sheets. It's translucent. It's also got the same colors as pearls. You can do different things with it. Even though it's like the first cousin of the pearl, it allows you to do other things that you wouldn't be able to do with pearls. It's a similar material. It's in the same family, yet it's a completely different thing altogether. Sharon: Do you buy your pearls one by one, or do you say, “Send me a batch and I'll pick the ones I like”? Melanie: It depends on whether I'm designing a collection. In that case, I have suppliers, for example in Hong Kong, for freshwater pearls. I ask for different sizes and strands that they have in different colors. They send me photos and price lists, and then I decide. I always try to buy more than I need because I think there's no point getting something sent from Hong Kong if it's just for one pearl. So, I'm trying to buy a bit more to have more stock in the office. Then I have suppliers in London. If I have a special commission, there's a system where they can lend you a few pearls or strands on approval, which means you can borrow them for three weeks, I think, to show them to the client. They can keep them for a few days, and then they return them to you when they've made a decision. It's part of the experience when you work with a private client; they get that extra service so you can customize something for them. You give them the luxury to look at the gemstones, in this case the pearls, before they are mounted on a piece of jewelry. They can look at the pearls against their skin color, for example, and decide before having the finished piece of jewelry in their hands. So, how I source the materials depends on what I intend to do with them. Because I make collections as well as individual pieces, I have suppliers who can give me access to pearls or other gemstones, depending on what I'm going to be using them for. Sharon: Did Tasaki approach you because—if you think of Japan, you think of pearls. Well, I do at least. Melanie: I think we all do, yes. I think it was just extremely good timing. They saw my pieces in the High Street Market in London, which is a big shop and a very conceptual store. They found the products interesting because I was cutting them and joining them and making necklaces, and they were selling very well. They thought, “O.K., someone's doing something interesting. We've never seen this before. It's different than what exists out there, what other competitors are doing.” I'm sure you've heard of Mikimoto as being a Japanese pearl brand, and they were looking to offer a different perspective on pearl jewelry at the time. So, I was lucky that they saw my pieces when they were searching for new ideas. They suggested we do this joint brand. Every time I think about this, I'm so grateful they placed so much trust in me, a young 30-year-old, Greek/French sculpture jewelry graduate with a young brand, a creative person. A year after we met, we launched the first collection. Luckily it went well, but it could have equally been rejected by the very discerning Japanese customers. Sharon: You're saying you did the collection a year later. Do they have their own stores, or would they put it in department stores? Melanie: Yeah, they are a pretty big company, but they're not very well known in the west. They're working on that, but they have a lot of stores in Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. They're actually quite well-known there, and they were able to place the collection straightaway in their stores and some of the biggest department stores there. Since then, we've made on average one or two collections a year. We launch between 20 to 30 different pieces a year. I've designed over 30 or 40 collections and we're still working together, which is a huge compliment for myself to be designing for a Japanese company for so long. Sharon: If they're so well-known, is it like if your boyfriend brings you into Tiffany? Your boyfriend brings you to Tasaki? Melanie: I guess, yeah. I have to say, I really admire that they are Japanese. The stereotype of Japanese people making things extremely well, that's totally true. Being appreciative of tradition and craftsmanship is totally true, but at the same time, they're really wanting and looking for something extremely avant garde. You can see that in the fashion and the fashion companies. I find it very brave of a company to go in that direction in pearl jewelry, because pearls are very culturally significant in Japan. They have a completely different relationship to them than we do. To propose sliced pearls as a first collection, I think that was very daring, and it worked. Sharon: How did you introduce it? Let's say somebody is 50 and has their pearl necklace they've had for 30 years. You were slicing pearls and doing different things. How did you move them to a younger vibe? Melanie: I think people always look for something they don't have. There's no point in making another classic pearl necklace if someone already has it, and you're not going to persuade a young person to buy one if they are associated with their grandmother, or the one that stayed in the safe for the last 30, 40 years. I am particularly interested in design more than as a jeweler, more than the value of stones. I feel that my strong point is to create designed pieces which are hopefully innovative and stand through time, but represent the time we're in. They do stand the test of time, and I hope this is what attracts younger people to the jewelry. It's something they haven't seen before, something they feel represents the time we're in now. The way to do that is by introducing good design. This is my hope for the jewelry that I present. Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.
Master the joy of bringing joy, innerstanding the symbols of life, interpreting history through hieroglyphics, how to overcome the over-indulgence of the flesh and resurrecting the power of women. 19KEYS ft Baaba HeruDescription:19KEYS presents High Level Conversations to bring you into the high frequency of speech and communication to elevate your mindset and value.S3E1 Ft. Baaba HeruFeatured Guest Bio:Baaba Heru Ankh RA Semahj Se Ptah, was born in Quisqueya, La Romana and grew up on the British colony of Tortola, BVI. In 1958 he migrated to the USA. He attended Wingate HS in Brooklyn then worked as a supervisor in Data Processing for 4yrs. He became a NY City Police Officer from 1964-1985. During his patrols as an officer he cultivated respectful relationships with the people of the community he served. He takes pride in never having fired his weapon in the line of duty or off duty in the 20 years that he served. Always preferring entrepreneurship, in 1967 he established the Sphinx Shop in Brooklyn, NY, teaming up with fine artist Jokulo Cooper. There he manufactured Dashikis and collectible Afrakan Artifacts. In 1969 he became a vegetarian and soon after founded a cultural group known as the "Jewels of Aton" focusing on the Old Kingdom legacy of ATN-RA which reemerge during the 18th Dynasty led by Tehutimes 4, Amenhetep 3, Queen Tiye, Akhenaton and Nefertiti. In 1971 he met Master Jeweler, Anacleto Santiago de Colon, who became his mentor in the art of jewelry making in copper, brass, silver, gold and platinum. He officially became a "Craftsman of Ptah". He then Founded and became the Chief Designer of the Studio of Ptah, known for Authentic Kemetic SA-Protective amulets, for which he coined the term JOYARI. In 1980, he awarded Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan with a Priest Carrying Ankh, also Alma Nomsa John, the first African American registered nurse at Harlem hospital. Historians, John Hendricks Clark, Ivan Van Sertima , and Charsie McIntire, educator, Adelaide Sandford, NYS Board of Regents, artist, Sun RA, activist, Sonny "Abubadika" Carson, Judge Bruce Wright ("Cut Em Loose Bruce")' Susan Taylor (Essence Magazine), Queen Mother Moore and many others. In the early 90s along with Queen Afua, he established the SMAI TAWI- Heal ThySelf.This Episode:This episode goes high level into the conversation of our understanding of the concept of linguistic sovereignty, ancestral legacy, unification of the nations, differentiating between the spiritual and human experience, changing the connotation of Black, challenging the narratives, and highlighting the role of unity and harmony in overcoming obstacles.Join the High Level Society today by answering the questions on this survey!https://forms.gle/SPzq3y7h5ppq6zZY7Featured Guest Contact:Website: Studio of Ptah | New York NY | Facebookhttps://www.soptah.com/Chief Elder | Shrine of Ma'at (shrineofmaat.org)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baabaheru_creates/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/studioofptah/?hl=en19KEYS:He is a believer in the unlimited human potential, and he aims to help more and more people realize their full potential. His mantra is “slaveship to ownership.” Growing up in Oakland, California as a Muslim of African-American origins, he had to face a lot of difficulties. Many people around him lost their lives due to poverty which motivated him to work harder and secure a better future. 19KEYS is a global thought leader and one of the pioneers in the space of Web 3, business, mindset, holistic wealth, tech , metaphysics and financial literacy; having millions of followers across the globe. 19KEYS is known for his relentless efforts in matters of wealth creation, especially for the youth. One of his initiatives has funded over 5 million student investment accounts. 19KEYS is also the co-founder of initiatives such as The Block World Order (BWO), Goldewater, and Crownz Society. When people think of 19KEYS, they think of a self-taught 21st-century polymath who believes work is the cure to all of our problems.Follow his links below to learn more:BWO (THE BLOCK WORLD ORDER)https://bwo.cheatcode.com/ LinkTreehttps://linktr.ee/19_keys Crownz 19 Linkhttps://crownz19.com/ GoldeWater Linkhttps://goldewater.com/ Book linkhttps://crownz19.com/products/paradigm-keys-solution-based-mind-reprogramming-e-book?variant=17962889904179 **************Special EYL Viewer Promotion**********Text “HLC“ to 3235776692Tap in on all platforms:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/19keysTwitter:https://twitter.com/Instagram:www.instagram.com/19_keys/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@19keys?Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/19keys/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Camilo Pardo is famous for having been the lead designer of the 2005-2006 Ford GT supercar but as it turns out, he's one of the most dynamic and fun and eccentric car designers we've talked to and we had an incredible time conversing with him. He is a bit of a renaissance man, with interest and skill in not only car design but also painting, furniture design, fashion design and more. He's an awesome guy and we're thrilled we got hang out with him.
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The SRN-1 was the world's first amphibious hovercraft and it led to a series of craft designed and built on the Isle of Wight. Though most famous for civil uses, the SN series was adapted for military uses and models were sold across the world. There were also schemes to use hovercraft technology for other industrial uses. Ray Wheeler gives an insider's view of how and why the series evolved and how they overcame a host of technical and design challenges, from corrosion protection to structural problems caused by stiletto heels. He also explains the strengths and weaknesses of the different types and retells some fascinating stories along the way. Ray Wheeler was in the perfect position to give this lecture as he was at the centre of the development of this series of hovercraft, from the 1950s to the early 1990s. He started as a stressman for Saro, before working up the newly amalgamated British Hovercraft Company with posts including Chief Designer, before retiring as Systems Support Director at the restructured Westlands Aerospace. The team's achievements were even more remarkable as he and his fellow designers were also working on a great variety of other projects at the same time, from missiles to large domed roofs. Ray Wheeler FRAeS gave his lecture to a meeting organised by the Royal Aeronautical Society's Historical Group on 21 July 2005. The lecture is introduced by Frank Armstrong FRAeS, the recording was digitised thanks to a grant from the RAeS Foundation and the podcast was edited by Eur Ing Mike Stanberry FRAeS.
David Jiang is the CEO and founder of VITURE, a company creating a smartglasses solution for video gaming and streaming content. After studying human computer interaction and industrial design at university in China, David continued his studies into human computer interaction at Harvard, where he fell in love with the Boston Celtics basketball team.David joined Google in the early years of their work on Google Glass and went on to become the Chief Designer and Head of AR for AI company, Rokid. David then became CEO of Meteorolite, where he pushed the boundaries of AR positioning technology and designed a number of AR experiences for retail and theme parks, before setting out on his own with VITURE.In this conversation, David shares some of the challenges of human computer interaction design, and he describes the early rationale for Google to make Google Glass. He goes on to explain where they missed the mark and the lessons he learned from that experience. He describes how he continued to refine his understanding through his enterprise-focused work at Rokid and the B2B2C-focused work at Meteorolite. He summarizes four factors affecting consumer adoption and applies them to AR glasses and his work at VITURE. There we get into the core use case, some product details, his successful customer engagement Kickstarter, and how he recruited NBA player Gordon Hayward to endorse the product. You can find all of the show notes at thearshow.com. Please consider contributing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theARshow.
EPISODE 856 SPY BALLOONS, TRAIN DERAILMENT AND U.S POLITICS Richard speaks with the editor and publisher of a weekly news analysis service about the recent incursion of four mysterious floating objects shot down over North America, the derailment of a Norfolk-Southern freight train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, and the emerging field of Republican candidates for President. GUEST: Joel Skousen is the publisher of the World Affairs Brief, a weekly news analysis service found at worldaffairsbrief.com. Mr. Skousen is a political scientist by training and speaks multiple foreign languages which he uses in accessing information here and abroad. He specializes in helping readers understand the hidden agenda of those that secretly control both political parties and the US government. He also has a second career as the Chief Designer at The Secure Home Design Group which specializes in helping people design and implement high security residences and retreats. He has written several books in that field of security architecture: Strategic Relocation--North American Guide to Safe Places, The Secure Home, and How to Implement a High Security Shelter in the Home. Joel was a fighter pilot for the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. WEBSITES: https://joelskousen.com https://worldaffairsbrief.com BOOKS: The High Security Shelter Strategic Relocation: North American Guide to Safe Places The Secure Home SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! ScoreKnowledge is here to give you the tools to a better credit future. Starting with credit scores, credit monitoring, and so much more. See how we can assist you on your credit journey. Go to GetScoreKnowledge.com to receive a full one-week trial for just $1 COPY MY CRYPTO Discover how over 2,800 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal - "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does." Gain Access for just $1 CopyMyCrypto.com/Richard SUBSCRIBE TO STRANGE PLANET PREMIUM https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/
Hey everyone, welcome to episode 158 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Carl Kossuth from Tethrd. Carl is the Chief Designer for Tethrd. This was a fun one to record because out of all the relationships that I have been blessed with since we've started this journey Carl is one that happened spontaneously. We actually quickly mention that in this episode, but we also dive into when Carl got the bug to shoot with the longbow and his passion for that. This was a fun conversation because we haven't explored that yet on the podcast. After relistening to it, I just might have to fiddle around with one this spring! In this episode we cover Carl's successful 2022 season and what led to that success. We dove down some in season scouting techniques that Carl really focuses on to put himself in the best position to kill a buck. This episode also wouldn't be complete if we didn't discuss some gear. Carl shared information regarding the new Tethrd Lockdown Saddle! I can't wait to try this out myself at the GAOS in Harrisburg! Hear also what Carl is most proud of when it comes to developing gear for Tetrhd. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you are heading to the GAOS make sure to stop by the Tethrd booth on the weekends to say hi! Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey everyone, welcome to episode 158 of the Antler Up Podcast!On this week's episode I was joined by Carl Kossuth from Tethrd. Carl is the Chief Designer for Tethrd. This was a fun one to record because out of all the relationships that I have been blessed with since we've started this journey Carl is one that happened spontaneously. We actually quickly mention that in this episode, but we also dive into when Carl got the bug to shoot with the longbow and his passion for that. This was a fun conversation because we haven't explored that yet on the podcast. After relistening to it, I just might have to fiddle around with one this spring!In this episode we cover Carl's successful 2022 season and what led to that success. We dove down some in season scouting techniques that Carl really focuses on to put himself in the best position to kill a buck. This episode also wouldn't be complete if we didn't discuss some gear. Carl shared information regarding the new Tethrd Lockdown Saddle! I can't wait to try this out myself at the GAOS in Harrisburg! Hear also what Carl is most proud of when it comes to developing gear for Tetrhd. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you are heading to the GAOS make sure to stop by the Tethrd booth on the weekends to say hi!Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!
Not all brands are the same. That's because not all designers are the same. Charlie Burgwyn is the Founder and Chief Designer of Stitch Golf. An innovative company who supplies us with gear, golf bags and men's apparel. Burgwyn's vision is a unique standout in the golf ecosystem. The items really are "authentic" as Charlie says. Designed with every detail in mind, this golf addict has brought some serious style to parts of the game that lacked color and imagination. Together Keith and Charlie discuss: Where the company concept came from Charlie's early years in golf Growing up in a retail household Choosing a career path The birth of Stitch His unique design process for new concepts If you are an entrepreneur, golfer or curious about the growth of start-ups, this interview will touch your soul. Burgwyn's thoughtful imagination easily engages the listener. Cool ideas really do come from cool people and he's super savvy. Enjoy the conversation! The Weekly Update: A double down under, LIV's leader in court, Tiger on Rory's swing, JR Smith on LeBron's swing? ProShow Playlist Ep. #236: Burn to Run (Bruce Springsteen), Climb to Safety (Widespread Panic), Cosmic Charlie (Grateful Dead)
➤ Tesla's Franz von Holzhausen discusses Tesla's next vehicle, Tesla's Cybertruck, Semi, and working with Elon Musk: https://youtu.be/xTH3Nm_Ca1g ➤ Market rallies after comments from Fed chairman ➤ California Department of Transportation confirms large Tesla order ➤ Elon Musk meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook ➤ Netflix CEO Reed Hastings defends Musk ➤ Ukrainian President Zelensky comments on Musk Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
This week on Help Existing: how your vibrator sausage is made. I have a lot of questions. Mainly, why can engineers send a man to the moon (decades ago), but I still can't find a toy that gives me handless orgasms? Seriously, wtf is that sexist shit? Rob Scott, the chief product designer for an ethical and eco-friendly sex toy company called Love Not War, was a great sport answering my questions. Surprisingly, I also learned a lot about recycling from this conversation. We dug into questions like what are the biggest challenges vibrator engineers face? Why is The Womanizer so far ahead of other suction toys on the market? Can you recycle your toys? What kind of charging habits ensure the longest life? And much more. A note: this episode is not in any way sponsored content, though I am running a giveaway for a toy Love Not War donated on my Instagram @rachelkrantz. I'm trying to rely on your donations to keep this podcast going. Even a dollar or two is helpful! @Rachel-Krantz on Venmo. Another equally appreciated way to support me is to buy and/or review a copy of my memoir, Open. It's only $6.99 right now on kindle and is otherwise available wherever you get your books.
In this episode, you will be listening to the Best of TSP featuring Charis Jones at TSP Live 2022 where she broke down the difference between building a brand and curating a culture. Charis is the CEO and Chief Designer of Sassy Jones, the fastest growing privately held retailer in the nation (Inc 5000). She answers different questions from the audience with wisdom-packed tips and advice about entrepreneurship, culture building, rebranding, personal development, and so much more! So, jump into this Q & A session and get the gem that ignites you and your business into explosive growth. Want to keep up with Charis Jones? Find details here: ► Website: https://www.shopsassyjones.com/ ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrsCNicole ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsassyjones/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charis-jones-64725643/ Want to keep up with Traffic Sales and Profit? Find details here: ► Podcast: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/podcast ► Get your FREE Traffic Sales and Profit Book here https://freetspbook.com/tsp-book ► Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/trafficsalesandprofit ► ⏰ Upcoming Live Events: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/events/ ► Join our FREE Traffic, Sales & Profit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TrafficSalesProfit/ ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trafficsalesandprofit/ ► Follow Lamar on Instagram:
235 F-117 Stealth Fighter Designer Alan Brown + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary 235 Max talks about his friend Alan Brown, who passed away. Alan was Chief Designer and later Program Manager for the F-117 Stealth Fighter. In 2015 Max interviewed Alan and he replays that interview. News Stories Miami Bridge crash update Pilot in STOL Fatal Crash Warned to “Lower Your Nose.” Presidential TFR Busts 91.113(g) and straight-in landings C182 hits severe wake turbulence from military transport FAA's ‘Be ATC' campaign to recruit new Controllers Four people in a three-seat Piper ends in crash FCC: $34,000 Fine for Unauthorized Transmissions Pilot in Istanbul airport crash arrested Australian Civil Registration to include Numbers Woman Stole Identity to Get Pilot Certificate $1.5 Million Why a farmer is charged with disabling AWOS stations Mentioned in the Show YouTube video –Seaplane Engine Failure Alan Brown presentation at ERAU Prescott Alan Brown Oral History Alan Brown Biography Alan Brown obituary How Serbians were able to shoot down an F-117 Why the F-35 program is a mess Max's Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month, you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself! Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium Max Trescott is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
In 2007, a customer walked into a copy shop to get over 700 pages of information copied onto CDs. The shop assistant, a massive Formula 1 fan, recognised the Ferrari logo on the documents and took a closer peak. It was page after page of diagrams and highly confidential notes on Ferrari's F1 car. But the customer who brought it in was married to McLaren's Chief Designer - one of Ferrari's biggest rivals. A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chief Designer at Tesla visits SCR for the first time to discuss his career at the EV Automotive giant, the cars he loved growing up in Connecticut, The Cybertruck's broken glass debut, the Model S Plaid's steering yoke and much much more.
PLUS EPISODE #0043 RUSSIA, UKRAINE, COVID Richard speaks with a journalist and publisher of an alternative news and intelligence analysis service about Russia's impending invasion of Ukraine, China's plans for rapid military takeover of Taiwan, and reports that about 5% of covid vax batches were deliberately tainted. Guest: Joel Skousen is the publisher of the World Affairs Brief, a weekly news analysis service found at worldaffairsbrief.com. Mr. Skousen is a political scientist by training and speaks multiple foreign languages which he uses in accessing information here and abroad. He specializes in helping readers understand the hidden agenda of those that secretly control both political parties and the US government. He also has a second career as the Chief Designer at The Secure Home Design Group which specializes in helping people design and implement high security residences and retreats. He has written several books in that field of security architecture: Strategic Relocation--North American Guide to Safe Places, The Secure Home, and How to Implement a High Security Shelter in the Home. Joel was a fighter pilot for the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era.
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