Podcasts about Product design

Depuis quelques mois, j'entends de plus en plus cette phrase chez des designers expérimentés :“Je crois que je n'ai plus envie de faire ce métier.”Dans cet épisode, je te parle d'Élodie, UX Designer Senior dans depuis 17 ans, et de Xavier, UI Designer Senior qui commence sérieusement à regarder des métiers complètement différents du design.Parce qu'aujourd'hui, beaucoup de designers seniors ne sont pas juste fatigués.Le vrai sujet est souvent beaucoup plus profond.Dans cet épisode, je t'explique :pourquoi certains designers commencent progressivement à décrocher émotionnellementce qui use mentalement après 10 ou 15 ans de métierpourquoi certains ne se reconnaissent plus dans leur manière actuelle de travaillerpourquoi les changements du marché créent autant d'anxiétéet pourquoi beaucoup de designers n'ont jamais vraiment pris le temps de se demander ce qu'ils veulent encore construire aujourd'huiJe parle aussi de Clément, qui est arrivé dans l'accompagnement complètement vidé, et de la manière dont il a progressivement retrouvé une direction plus claire.À la fin de l'épisode, je vais aussi partager une idée importante : parfois, le problème n'est pas le métier … mais le contexte dans lequel tu l'exerces depuis trop longtemps.Ce que tu vas comprendre dans cet épisode : Pourquoi certains designers seniors perdent progressivement le lien avec leur métierCe qui fatigue profondément après plusieurs années dans le design produitPourquoi beaucoup continuent “en automatique”Pourquoi certains regardent des métiers totalement différentsCe qui crée aujourd'hui autant de fatigue mentale dans les équipes designEt pourquoi reprendre du recul devient indispensable après plusieurs années de métier.Aujourd'hui, les vraies questions sont :est-ce que tu es encore connecté à ce que tu fais ?est-ce que tu continues par envie … ou seulement par habitude ?dans quels contextes tu ne veux plus travailler ?qu'est-ce que tu aimerais encore défendre aujourd'hui dans ton métier ?Si tu t'es reconnu dans cet épisode, ne reste pas seul avec ça.Je propose des accompagnements pour t'aider à débloquer concrètement ton portfolio et ta recherche.Contacte-moi en DM sur Linkedin : ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentgallen/⁠UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, Designer Senior, Carrière Designer, Fatigue professionnelle, Recherche emploi UX, UX Podcast, Podcast Design, Design+, Laurent Gallen, UX Career, Product Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, Design Leadership, Repositionnement professionnel, Burnout, Designer, Recherche emploi, Design carrière, LinkedIn DesignerDesign + est le podcast pour tous les designers UX, UI et Product.Dans la saison 12, on remet les pendules à l'heure sur ta carrière, sur ton positionnement et ton rapport au travail.

Can a $21 window help a nation survive a war? Harry Blakiston Houston, founder of Insulate Ukraine, joins Grant Gibson for this landmark 150th episode to discuss how a simple double-layer window — made from PET and manufactured entirely in Ukraine — is helping families stay warm, creating local employment, and offering a sense of normality in a country shattered by Russia's invasion. In this episode, we dive into what 'material intelligence' looks like when designing under the most extreme constraints.We discuss:Cardboard to PET: How early cardboard prototypes evolved into a $21, locally-manufactured double-layer window.Trust, Innovation and Empathy: The values driving Insulate Ukraine's work, and why they matter in a crisis.Ukraine's Civic Heroes: Celebrating the people keeping the country running.An Unlikely Origin: How the death of the Queen helped lead to the founding of Insulate Ukraine.Designing Under Fire: The particular difficulty of R&D in the humanitarian aid sector, and building an installation system from scratch.Harry also reflects on day-to-day life in a war-torn country, working with whatever materials people had to hand, growing up in Northern Ireland, how Catholicism and boarding school shaped his thinking, and why he wants to rethink the development sector altogether.Find out more and donate at insulate-ukraine.org.Explore more: Visit materialmatters.design for more on our fairs and conferences.Support the show

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Tu décroches des entretiens. Parfois même plusieurs.Ton portfolio fonctionne.Ton CV fonctionne.Ton profil LinkedIn fonctionne.Et pourtant … tu ne signes aucun contrat ! Dans cet épisode, je te parle de Claire, Senior Product Designer avec 8 ans de métier et de Mehdi, UX Researcher Senior depuis 15 ans.Tous les deux arrivent jusqu'aux entretiens.Tous les deux avancent dans les process.Mais au final :des refusdes silenceou “on a choisi un autre profil”.Parce qu'aujourd'hui, beaucoup de designers seniors ne bloquent plus au niveau des candidatures.Le vrai problème arrive après.Dans cet épisode, je t'explique :pourquoi certains designers “passent les filtres”… mais ne transforment jamaisce que les refus répétés changent progressivement mentalementpourquoi certains deviennent plus lisses au fil des entretienspourquoi les entreprises cherchent davantage qu'une liste de compétenceset pourquoi beaucoup de designers racontent ce qu'ils ont fait … sans montrer ce qu'ils proposent réellementÀ la fin de l'épisode, je vais aussi expliquer pourquoi les techniques d'entretien ne règlent pas toujours le vrai problème.Et je t'explique aussi : Pourquoi les refus répétés modifient progressivement ton comportementPourquoi certains designers expérimentés deviennent trop scolaires en entretienPourquoi parler uniquement du passé ne suffit plusCe que les entreprises essaient réellement de ressentir pendant un échangePourquoi la projection humaine devient essentielle aujourd'huiEt pourquoi le vrai blocage est parfois beaucoup plus profond qu'un simple problème de portfolioAujourd'hui :est-ce que tu racontes vraiment qui tu es … ou seulement ce que tu as fait ?est-ce que les refus commencent à modifier ta manière de parler ?est-ce que tu cherches encore à convaincre… ou est-ce que tu essayes surtout d'éviter l'erreur ?est-ce qu'une entreprise arrive réellement à se projeter avec toi ?Si tu t'es reconnu dans cet épisode, ne reste pas seul avec ça.Je propose des accompagnements pour t'aider à débloquer concrètement ton portfolio et ta recherche d'emploi. Contacte-moi en DM sur Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentgallen/ Product Design, UX Research, UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, Designer Senior, UX Researcher, Entretien UX, Recherche emploi, UX Portfolio, UX Carrière, Designer, Podcast Design, Design+, Laurent Gallen, UX Career, Product Designer Recherche emploi, Product Designer Senior, Entretien Product Designer, LinkedIn Designer, UX PodcastDesign + est le podcast pour tous les designers UX, UI et Product.Dans la saison 12, on remet les pendules à l'heure sur ta carrière, sur ton positionnement et ton rapport au travail.

In this interview for the Color Authority podcast Studio RENS, the Dutch design duo composed of Renee and Stephanie, discusses their 17-year history of exploring the transformative power of color and material. Their creative synergy relies on a balance between Stephanie's analytical structure and Renee's creative, hands-on spirit, a partnership that allows them to embrace the freedom of experimentation without losing focus.RENS is a design research studio specialized in the applied investigationof colours and materials. Based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, we offercustomized designs and valuable insights through a multitude of practicesand services. RENS was founded in 2008 by Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren. We pair a precise, almost mathematical approach to design research with hands- on material experiments and a keen eye for color. Across disciplines and in a variety of mediums, we work on collaborative, commissioned or self-initiated projects. RENS collaborates closely with clients and partners to get to the heart of the matter (and the color). Previous projects and partnerships with museums, companies, brands, and labels from all over the world include:Spectrum Design, Piet Hein Eek, Samsung, Auping, Wolfgordon, Lacq, Cor Unum Ceramics, Desso, Tarkett, Moooi Carpets, Lighting Laboratory Leuven, Philips Innovation Services, Canon, Pode, Baars & Bloemhoff, Kruisherenhotel, Design Museum Ghent & Zuiderzeemuseum.Support the showThank you for listening! Follow us through our website or social media!https://www.thecolorauthority.com/podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/the_color_authority_/https://www.linkedin.com/company/78120219/admin/

Tu peux avoir :10 ans de métierdes projets sérieuxdes dizaines d'expériencesde vraies responsabilités… et avoir malgré tout l'impression que plus personne ne te remarque.Dans cet épisode, je te parle de Mathieu, Product Designer senior depuis plus de 12 ans, et de Nadia, UX/UI Designer senior qui s'est adaptée à tellement de contextes différents qu'elle a fini par devenir floue professionnellement.Parce qu'aujourd'hui, beaucoup de designers seniors ne manquent pas de compétences.Le vrai problème est ailleurs.À force de :vouloir tout montrerparler à tout le mondes'adapter à tous les contextesaccumuler les rôles et les missions… certains deviennent progressivement interchangeables.Dans cet épisode, je t'explique :pourquoi certains designers seniors deviennent invisibles malgré leurs années de métierpourquoi beaucoup de portfolios et profils finissent par tous se ressemblerce que les personnes qui lisent les candidatures essaient réellement de comprendre rapidementpourquoi la polyvalence peut parfois devenir un piègeet comment redevenir lisible professionnellement sans tomber dans le bullshit LinkedInÀ la fin de l'épisode, je vais aussi partager une idée très simple… mais qui peut complètement changer la manière dont tu te présentes aujourd'hui.Aujourd'hui :est-ce qu'on comprend vraiment ce que tu apportes ?est-ce que ton parcours raconte une direction claire ?est-ce que tu t'adaptes tellement que tu finis par devenir flou ?est-ce que ta candidature te distinguera vraiment des autres designers expérimentés ?Si tu t'es reconnu dans cet épisode, ne reste pas seul avec ça. Je propose des accompagnements pour t'aider à débloquer concrètement ton portfolio et ta recherche. Contacte-moi en DM sur Linkedin : ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentgallen/⁠Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, Designer Senior, Carrière Designer, Portfolio UX, Recherche emploi UX, Product Designer, UX Career, Design Leadership, Podcast Design, Design+, Laurent Gallen, Portfolio Product Designer, Recherche emploi Product Designer, UX Podcast, Designer Senior, Design Carrière, LinkedIn DesignerDesign + est le podcast pour tous les designers UX, UI et Product Designer. Dans la saison 12, on remet les pendules à l'heure sur ta carrière, sur ton positionnement et ton rapport au travail.

This podcast was taped at a conference where I hosted several Penn Professors on a variety of topics. The audience included my friends who will join me in asking questions.Our speaker is Karl Ulrich who is a Professor at Penn specializing in Industrial Design and has written a book entitled Product Design and Development.Karl will speak about designing an ice cream scooper that is beautiful, sexy, and more useful than any that had been manufactured before. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

"We take your favorite games from TV, but we put our own twist on it." Sound design is the most underused tool in escape room design. It's not just for ambiance; it's a feedback system. It tells players what they did, redirects them when they're wrong, and stops them from doing the same wrong thing over and over. Sound design plays a huge role at The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show. Troy Armstrong has two music composition degrees. If you've played Cosmic Crisis, The Depths, or The Rugrats version ofThe Playground, then you've heard some of his work. Troy got his start in the industry as a gamemaster at The Escape Game. One day, he cold-emailed the head of design to "talk about game design" and left with a sound design commission. Today he's Director of Product Design for Great Big Game Show, one of the newest immersive gaming options from The Escape Game. Great Big Game Show is not an escape room. Rather, it's a live immersive gaming experience where two teams compete over a series of mini games, all guided by an energetic, live host. It takes familiar games from TV, but adds origin spin on the concepts. Troy is passionate about gameshows and sound design. It was fascinating to hear him talk about how he crafts these elements to create the best possible experience for guests. I especially enjoyed hearing him talk about all the ways that sound design can help direct players and shape the flow of a game. If you're interested in hearing more about how sound design matters, join us at the Reality Escape Convention, where Troy will be speaking.   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

Today our hosts welcome Phillip Carter of the 40 Watt Podcast. It takes them 45 minutes to get to his object because they're all just so good at conversing! They talk about blues, jazz, early influences, discovery of tube amps, the importance of the right speaker, and of course ask the big questions like: are guitar solos good? Check out all things 40 Watt: https://40wattpodcast.com/ Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @40wattpodcast, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Tu retravailles ton portfolio depuis des semaines. Tu modifies ton CV.Tu testes de nouveaux outils IA.Tu réécris ton profil LinkedIn.Et pourtant… rien ne bouge vraiment ! Dans cet épisode, je te parle de David, Designer Produit Senior et Directeur Artistique Senior avec 18 ans de métier.Comme beaucoup de designers expérimentés aujourd'hui, il cherche à refaire ses supports avant même de savoir ce qu'il veut vraiment raconter.Je te parle aussi de Sophie, UX Designer senior, qui a déjà refait son portfolio 4 fois en quelques mois … sans réussir à sortir du flou.Parce qu'au fond, le problème n'est pas toujours le portfolio.Parfois :tu ne sais plus comment te présentertu ne sais plus ce que tu veux vraimenttu as accumulé trop de rôles, trop de compétences, trop de directions différenteset tu essayes de résoudre ça avec des outils, des templates ou de l'IADans cet épisode, je t'explique :- pourquoi beaucoup de designers seniors retravaillent “la peinture” avant les fondations- ce qui bloque réellement derrière certains portfolios- pourquoi le marché devient plus difficile quand ton parcours devient flou- ce que les personnes qui regardent ton dossier cherchent à comprendre rapidementET SURTOUT dans quel ordre retravailler les choses pour éviter de tourner en rond pendant encore plusieurs mois. À la fin de cet épisode, je vais aussi te poser une question simple … mais qui peut complètement changer la manière dont tu regardes ton parcours aujourd'hui.Aujourd'hui :est-ce que tu retravailles vraiment le fond… ou seulement les supports ?est-ce que tu sais encore ce que tu veux montrer ?est-ce que ton parcours raconte quelque chose de clair… ou juste une accumulation de projets ?est-ce que tu avances vraiment… ou est-ce que tu tournes en rond depuis plusieurs mois ?Si tu t'es reconnu dans cet épisode, ne reste pas seul avec ça.Je propose des accompagnements pour t'aider à débloquer concrètement ton portfolio et ta recherche.Contacte-moi en DM sur Linkedin ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentgallen/Product Design,UX Design, UI Design, Portfolio, UX Portfolio, Product Designer, Carrière Designer, Recherche emploi, UX Designer Senior, Repositionnement professionnel, Recherche emploi Product Designer, Design Leadership, UX Career, Podcast Design, Design+, Laurent Gallen, Portfolio Designer, LinkedIn Designer, Emploi Product Designer, UX PodcastDesign + est le podcast pour tous les designers UX, UI et Product. Dans la saison 12, on remet les pendules à l'heure sur ta carrière, sur ton positionnement et ton rapport au travail.

Send us Fan MailWe talk a lot about AI reshaping the future.We talk less about who gets to participate in it.In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., I sit down with Corbb O'Connor, who leads accessibility advocacy at Level Access. Corbb is blind. He's spent years consulting enterprise teams — from financial institutions to global brands — helping them design digital experiences that are actually usable by people with disabilities.This isn't a compliance conversation.It's a systems conversation.As AI systems increasingly generate interfaces, content, decisions, and workflows at scale, accessibility can no longer be an afterthought. If accessibility isn't embedded upstream — in product design, in data pipelines, in AI outputs — exclusion compounds just as quickly as innovation.Corbb argues that inclusion is not a moral add-on. It's infrastructure. It's economics. It's risk management. And increasingly, it's competitive advantage.We explore: Why accessibility should be treated like cybersecurity — a non-negotiable requirement, not a retroactive fix  The difference between “AI for accessibility” and “accessible AI”  Why automated scanning tools can't replace human testing  How poor product design quietly excludes users without teams even realizing it  Why psychological safety and culture matter just as much as tooling  And whether AI will widen or narrow accessibility gaps over the next five years If digital products define access to banking, healthcare, employment, and civic life, then accessibility isn't a feature.It's participation.And as AI becomes core infrastructure, the question becomes sharper:Are we scaling inclusion — or scaling exclusion?

Pourquoi vos utilisateurs sont déçus alors que votre produit tient ses promesses ?C'est souvent là que se cache le vrai problème : un décalage entre ce que vous racontez… et ce que vos utilisateurs vivent réellement.Dans cet épisode, je reçois Hélène et Doriann, qui travaillent main dans la main sur des sujets de Product Marketing et de Product Design pour aider les entreprises à aligner promesse, expérience et adoption.Ensemble, ils partagent leur approche terrain pour faire collaborer ces deux fonctions souvent silotées.Vous allez notamment découvrir :

DEMAIN je reçois Mathieu Nebra, entrepreneur depuis 25 ans à l'origine d'une révolution dans l'éducation.

This podcast episode focused on the importance of coherence in classrooms and the integration of AI tools in education, featuring Sari Factor, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Learning, and Jason Fournier, Senior Vice President of Product Design and AI. The discussion explored how curriculum-informed AI can support teachers by providing targeted resources and feedback while maintaining educational coherence, rather than relying on generic LLMs.

This podcast episode focused on the importance of coherence in classrooms and the integration of AI tools in education, featuring Sari Factor, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Learning, and Jason Fournier, Senior Vice President of Product Design and AI. The discussion explored how curriculum-informed AI can support teachers by providing targeted resources and feedback while maintaining educational coherence, rather than relying on generic LLMs.

Je reçois un duo d'exception : Hélène Chomienne, fondatrice de son agence 365 degrés et PMM et Doriann Defemme, Product Designer. Ensemble, ils partagent leur manière de collaborer au quotidien pour garantir une cohérence entre ce qui est vendu… et ce qui est réellement vécu dans le produit.On parle d'un sujet souvent sous-estimé : l'alignement entre message et expérience, et son impact direct sur l'adoption, la rétention et la croissance.Dans cet épisode, vous allez découvrir :

Today our hosts welcome back Doctor John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments. We catch up on his latest project, released into the world today: a hybrid delay pedal made in collaboration with Chase Bliss called Big Time. He also brings with him the Caroline Guitar Company Wave Cannon, a rad distortion pedal that likely set him on the path toward being a go-to collaborator and in-demand brilliant mind of our industry. The release day energy is good and we're all just excited to talk about pedal architecture! Check out EAE: https://www.electronicaudioexperiments.com/ Check out Big Time: https://www.chasebliss.com/big-time Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @electronicaudioexperiments, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

In this episode of the Life Matters Podcast, host Bill Bell, Vice President of Advanced Sales is joined by Ray Caucci, Chief Product Officer at Penn Mutual, for a thoughtful conversation on product philosophy, long-term thinking, and what it takes to build solutions that endure. As Ray prepares for retirement, he reflects on the principles that have helped shape Penn Mutual's approach to product design, focusing on discipline over trends and durability over hype. The discussion offers financial professionals insight into what often goes unseen behind product launches and why restraint plays a critical role in long-term planning confidence. You'll hear practical insights on: Why Penn Mutual prioritizes discipline and simplicity over “flavor-of-the-month” product features What financial professionals often misunderstand about the time and rigor required to launch new products How product philosophy influences pricing, performance expectations, and long-term durability Why chasing the next shiny solution can create risk in client planning conversations How Penn Mutual's approach supports confidence in recommendations over time This episode is designed for financial professionals who want a deeper understanding of how product philosophy impacts real-world planning and why products may evolve, but the principles behind them matter most. Have a question or comment for Bill? Drop him an email at: LifeMatters@PennMutual.com    Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennMutual/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PennMutual/     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/penn-mutual/    Presented by Penn Mutual: https://www.pennmutual.com/    This podcast is for informational purposes. Guests' views, comments, and opinions on products, services, or strategies do not necessarily represent the views of or imply endorsement by The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company or its affiliates. Product availability, benefits and provisions vary by state.  8882433NS_APR28 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn the roadmap first-time inventors need to turn physical product ideas into market-ready businesses. From feasibility studies to manufacturing setup, we examine why 42% of startups fail and how to beat those odds with strategic planning and expert guidance. Learn more at https://www.rabbitproductdesign.com/about-us Rabbit Product Design City: Palo Alto Address: 2100 Geng Rd Ste 210 Website: https://www.rabbitproductdesign.com/

Today our hosts welcome Shelby Pollard of Black Bobbin. He brings with him the city of Chicago, as well as a 65/61 Jazzmaster refin that set him on the path of Jazzmaster expertise back in his days working at Chicago Music Exchange. Today, Black Bobbin is a curated boutique of interesting guitar products, including the Black Bobbin JM, which represents the culmination of Shelby's knowledge and preferences in the world of Jazzmasters (you've also heard Dan yapping about how much he likes his). There's a lot of insight and tidbits of knowledge throughout this one - go hit play! Check out Black Bobbin: https://blackbobbin.com/ Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

**Boys and Girls, We're Back! Tyler from MORRFlate Returns – Tire Inflation Wars, Copycats, Patents & Off-Road Innovation** We're back with another awesome episode of the Jeep Talk Show! Tyler from MORRFlate joins us again for a raw, honest conversation about building a business in the off-road world, dealing with big-time copycats, patent battles, and why competition (the right kind) actually drives innovation. Tyler has been wheeling Toyotas all over California since he was a kid, lives close to the Rubicon Trail, runs NorCal 4x4 Rescue, co-hosts the Snail Trail 4x4 Podcast, and has poured serious support into trail advocacy. In this return visit (first one was back in September 2025), he opens up about getting threatened by a major player, the reality of enforcing patents, and how a $3M company competes against $45M giants with deep marketing pockets. We dive deep into: - How MORRFlate's 4-tire inflation/deflation system works (connects all four tires as one big air tank, equalizes pressure automatically, saves massive time on the trail) - The frustration of direct copies (even stealing the signature neon green color) - Why patents aren't the silver bullet everyone thinks - Airflow limitations of Schrader valves and future ideas to fix the bottleneck - Building a company from a garage condo to a team of 8+ with a warehouse in Sacramento - Lifetime warranties, obsessive quality control, and hiring fellow off-roaders - AI chatbots on the website, robots in manufacturing, and how AI is changing marketing and product design Tyler also shares his 30-second elevator pitch: MORRFlate makes airing up and down your tires super convenient so you can actually enjoy the trail instead of babysitting a compressor. If you've ever deflated for traction, fought with individual tire hoses, or dreamed of faster air-ups on your Jeep, Toyota, or any rig — this one's for you. **Timestamps:** 00:00:00 Show Opening 00:00:10 Misnaming Moore Flat 00:00:31 Tyler's Background & Sales 00:01:19 Previous Interview & Threats 00:02:06 Acquisition Threat & Patent Journey 00:03:08 Patent Approval & Copycats 00:04:01 Company Name Confidential 00:04:33 Patent Enforcement Costs 00:05:21 Competition and Innovation 00:06:35 Amazon Listings & Pricing 00:08:03 RealTruck Ownership Impact 00:09:12 Podcast Monetization Issues 00:09:41 Morfleet Product Overview 00:11:07 Tire Deflation Benefits 00:12:59 Airflow Limits of Valves 00:13:28 Air Tank Volume Calculations 00:14:43 Limited Tank Capacity Demo 00:15:46 Compressor Performance Insights 00:16:24 Personal Projects & Ideas 00:17:40 Upcoming Valve Projects 00:19:07 Valve Interior Flow Restriction 00:21:41 Heavy Equipment Valve Solutions 00:23:48 Apex Rapid Valve Review 00:24:15 Challenges with Large Tires 00:24:59 Passion for Problem Solving 00:29:04 Warehouse & Quality Control 00:34:48 Lifetime Warranty Strategy 00:37:02 Customer Focus Assurance 00:38:22 Employee Attitude Culture 00:39:50 Testing Competitor Gear 00:40:51 People-Centric Philosophy 00:43:28 Corporate vs Small Business 00:44:07 Politics and Truth 00:45:47 Vendor Conflict Over Copying 00:49:05 AI Chatbot Deployment 00:50:30 AI, Quality Control & Robotics 00:53:25 AI in Product Design 00:54:51 AI Impact on Jobs 00:57:45 Minimum Wage Debate 00:58:49 Digital Media & AI 01:02:40 Show Recap & Future 01:04:25 Closing Thanks 01:06:38 Final Thanks & Friendship 01:09:02 Interview Conclusion **Links:** - MORRFlate Official Site: https://morrflate.com/ (Check out the Quad hose kits, Air Hub, and play with their AI chatbot!) - Tyler on Instagram/X: @4x4ToyotaTyler - MORRFlate on Social: @morrflate - Snail Trail 4x4 Podcast: Search "Snail Trail 4x4" on your favorite platform (830+ episodes!) If you're out at Overland Expo, off-road events, or shopping on Amazon — look for the real neon green MORRFlate gear. Drop a comment: Have you tried a multi-tire inflation system? Would you buy from the original innovator or a cheaper copy? What's your biggest air-up/down frustration on the trail? Thanks for watching! Hit LIKE if you enjoyed the convo, SUBSCRIBE for more Jeep/off-road stories, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Support trail advocacy and small off-road businesses — they keep the trails open and the innovation coming. #Jeep #OffRoad #MORRFlate #Toyota #Rubicon #TireInflation #Overlanding #4x4 Visit our website: https://jeeptalkshow.com/ Watch/Listen on Spotify https://jeeptalkshow.com/spotify Join our Discord Server: https://jeeptalkshow.com/discord Subscribe to our newsletter: https://jeeptakshow.com/newsletter Help Support the show via Patreon: https://jeeptalkshow.com/patreon

“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus AureliusCaleb Ulffers is the internet's favorite curator of “little luxuries.”At his core, Caleb is obsessed with intentional living—designing products, spaces, routines, and even his own mind to create more flow, clarity, and performance. He's helped build startup ecosystems, produced nationally recognized conferences, exited companies in health and software, and taught product design to Fortune 500 teams.More recently, he's grown a content audience of 250K+ followers by sharing his taste for “little luxuries” and thoughtfully curated consumer products—building both influence and six-figure brand partnerships along the way.In this episode:• When it's time for you to take a different path in your life.• How your environment shapes your energy.• The blueprint to consistently go viral on social media.• Why building in public accelerates trust.Let's WIN THE DAY with Caleb Ulffers!_

In a market that hadn't changed in decades, Linear didn't win by being faster. They won by being more thoughtful.Karri Saarinen helped shape design at Airbnb and Coinbase before building Linear around small teams and high standards.On Grit, he shares how Linear is building for a new era of software development.Guest: Karri Saarinen, co-founder and CEO of LinearConnect with Karri SaarinenXLinkedInConnect with Josh Coyne:XLinkedInConnect with Joubin:XLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comFollow on LinkedInFollow on X​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Today the whole Object Worship world suffers a Setback - did I say suffers? I mean revels in! Our hosts are talking all about the new Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback, a reverse pedal with all the bells and whistles. They start with some anecdotes about their personal gear journeys, then dive into Setback: the development process, control choices, art and name, and why you're gonna wanna set back and play one. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

One of the most difficult things to do is  build  successful tech products.  That seems counterintuitive at a time when its seems that everyone - from tech giants to a guy in his bedroom - is rolling out apps, setting up platforms and launching what they hope will be the next big thing.In reality, developing a product that can both attract users - and keep them - is a massive challenge, that most developers are not able to meet.Today we're joined by the brilliant Riddhi Bhasker, a product manager focused on building 0 to 1 products in early-stage startup environments. She's   led product development across consumer social platforms, AI-driven tools, B2B applications, and marketplace platforms, with hands-on experience in user retention design, gamification systems, onboarding optimization, and conversational AI architecture.On this episode of A Seat at The Table podcast Riddhi will be discussingWhy most gamification kills the products it's supposed to saveHow to build AI products that don't fail quietlyKnowing when not to build somethingThe one thing most people get wrong about building products in early-stage companiesLet's take an insider's look behind the scenes at what's its really like to build a successful tech product.USEFUL LINKS:Connect with Riddhi BhaskerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riddhi-bhasker/Substack: https://substack.com/@riddhibhaskerThe Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino speaks with Adrian Solgaard about building a sustainable travel brand rooted in ocean plastic innovation. (00:00–01:30) Solgaard began as a Kickstarter campaign and quickly gained traction with consumers seeking functional, eco-friendly products. (01:30–03:15) Adrian explains how the company turns ocean-bound plastic into premium luggage and accessories. (03:15–05:40) They discuss product design, including modular systems that differentiate Solgaard in a crowded travel market. (05:40–08:10) The conversation dives into scaling challenges, including manufacturing, supply chains, and maintaining quality. (08:10–11:20) Finally, they explore brand storytelling, mission alignment, and how sustainability drives long-term consumer loyalty. (11:20–14:30)

Your body already makes the most powerful wound-healing molecule on the planet, and now you can use it at home. This episode breaks down hypochlorous acid (HOCl), the compound your white blood cells produce naturally, and why it outperforms Neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, and synthetic antibiotics for everything from cuts and burns to eczema, rosacea, and chronic wounds. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Grab a generous discount on your next purchase of Active Skin Repair by using code ‘Dave' at: https://www.activeskinrepair.com Host Dave Asprey sits down with Justin Gardner, a 20-year leader in health, wellness, and regenerative medicine who has founded and sold multiple companies and introduced over 50 innovative products into hospitals and doctors' offices. When Justin discovered hypochlorous acid, he shifted his entire focus to making this medical-grade, non-toxic molecule available to the public, founding Active Skin Repair to give people a cleaner, more effective alternative to the chemical-laden products that dominate the skincare aisle. Dave and Justin cover the full biohacking case for HOCl: how it kills 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in 15 seconds, why it does not trigger antibiotic resistance, how it avoids destroying the healthy growth factors that hydrogen peroxide nukes, and how it supports the skin microbiome instead of wrecking it. They also get into AI as a tool for functional medicine research, why the standard of care is the floor not the ceiling, and how smarter not harder approaches to wound care and chronic skin conditions are finally going mainstream. Dave shares the story of treating a mystery acid beetle wound from his Amazon trip using this exact compound, and why it belongs in every medicine cabinet alongside your supplements stack. You'll Learn: Why hypochlorous acid is 100 times more powerful than bleach but has the same safety profile as saline How HOCl mimics your immune system's own wound response instead of overriding it Why hydrogen peroxide and Neosporin can actually stall healing and damage your skin microbiome How HOCl disrupts biofilms in chronic wounds, sinuses, and on the skin during eczema flare-ups Why most HOCl products on the market contain little to no active ingredient How to use AI tools like Claude and Perplexity for functional medicine research that most doctors haven't done Why the US standard of care is the floor, not the ceiling, for anyone serious about longevity and anti-aging How to stack HOCl with red light therapy and other biohacking tools for faster recovery Thank you to our sponsors! - Viome | Check it out at https://www.viome.com/ and use code 10DAVE for 10% off. 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Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Justin Gardner, Active Skin Repair, hypochlorous acid, HOCl, wound healing, skin repair, antimicrobial, biofilm, eczema, rosacea, acne, skin microbiome, regenerative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, anti-aging, human performance, longevity, supplements, AI healthcare, Dave Asprey, Neosporin alternative, natural healing, chronic wounds, skin inflammation, topical antibiotics, wound care, clean skincare, medical grade skincare, smarter not harder Resources: • Get A Discount On Active Skin Repair By Using Code ‘Dave' At: https://www.activeskinrepair.com • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:47 – Dave's Injury Story 01:55 – What Is Hypochlorous Acid? 02:41 – HOCl vs. Neosporin 03:23 – History of HOCl 04:49 – HOCl vs. Hydrogen Peroxide 06:19 – Off-Label Use 08:41 – Skin Microbiome 15:29 – Chronic & Slow-Healing Wounds 16:30 – HOCl for Eczema & Rosacea 18:31 – Skincare Industry Problems 21:38 – Integrity in Product Design 28:24 – Using AI for Health Research 34:17 – GHB, Pharma & Suppressed Compounds 35:58 – Wrap-Up & Discount Code See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Children's nutrition is evolving fast as parents question plastics, processed foods, and gut health risks—this episode explores practical solutions for safer, smarter baby feeding.Children's nutrition and early gut health are becoming major concerns for modern families, and this episode explores how one parent turned frustration into innovation. John Westerhaus shares how his personal experience with his son's feeding challenges led to the creation of safer, non-toxic baby mealtime solutions designed to support healthier development.Listeners will learn how plastic packaging, processed baby foods, and convenience-driven habits can impact early gut development, and why the first five years are critical to long-term health. John also breaks down how thoughtful product design, patented innovations, and mission-driven entrepreneurship helped launch a growing children's wellness brand built around real-world parenting needs.John Westerhaus is the founder of Low Country Littles, a children's wellness brand focused on non-toxic baby mealtime products and gut-friendly nutrition solutions. He launched the company in 2023 alongside his wife, Anna, after their son experienced feeding challenges that led them to research early childhood nutrition and gut microbiome health.Through hands-on product innovation, John developed patented reusable baby food pouches and complementary products made from premium platinum silicone, designed to support whole nutrition while reducing exposure to harmful materials. His work centers on improving early childhood wellness through smarter product design and education around gut health development.

In this episode, Justine Reichman interviews Andy Keller, founder of Chico Bag, about the journey of creating sustainable reusable bags, the impact of plastic pollution, and practical ways to reduce waste in daily life. They explore the evolution of environmental awareness, innovative product design, and how individual actions can drive systemic change. Keywords sustainability, plastic pollution, reusable bags, eco-friendly products, environmental impact, waste reduction, consumer behavior, plastic industry, microplastics, eco-conscious living Key  topics The environmental impact of plastic bags Innovative design of Chico Bag for behavior change The evolution of plastic pollution awareness Microplastics and human health risks Strategies for reducing single-use plastics The role of consumer voice in sustainability Extended producer responsibility and take-back programs The lawsuit against plastic industry and its impact Sound bites "We now make bags out of 100% recycled PET bottles" "First they ignore, then they fight, and then you win" "It's not about perfection, but mindful daily actions" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Essential Ingredients and Andy Keller 03:10 The Impact of Plastic Bags on the Environment 06:13 The Birth of Chico Bag: A Personal Journey 09:08 Sustainability in Product Design 12:01 Changing Consumer Behavior Towards Reusables 14:51 The Importance of Mindfulness in Consumption 17:53 Innovative Solutions for Takeout Waste 20:44 The Role of Restaurants in Reducing Waste 24:01 The Fight Against the Plastic Industry 26:52 Taking Action: Daily Steps Towards Sustainability 30:10 Future Goals and Community Engagement Resources: Coupon code is : CHOOSEREUSE (CASE SENSITIVE)

Las Vegas has a way of turning small inconveniences into big stories and then rewarding you with something you did not expect. Our Recent trip starts with the usual travel chaos, a flight that feels longer without working Wi‑Fi, and that first hit of the Las Vegas Strip where everything is brighter and closer than you imagined. Then we land at the Altitude Intimates show and the real surprise begins: our stand suddenly becomes a magnet for serious US retailers.Back in the hotel room we're joined by Ian and Rachel from Joanne's Reviews, who came with us to help on the stand and ended up seeing the industry from the inside. We talk about what made this show different, why the enquiries were higher quality, and how it feels when appointments actually show up and turn into productive wholesale conversations. We also share the practical bits that matter to buyers: clear ordering, no hidden costs, and the trust that comes from being an in‑house UK manufacturer with control over quality and innovation.Of course, it's still Vegas. There's the “Bellagio” of butt plugs display that stops people in their tracks, poker chip QR codes, a Fire alarm that hits at the worst possible time, and a cake vending machine that cannot survive contact with Wayne. Under the laughs is a serious theme: e‑stim education. We unpack common misconceptions about electrostimulation, why safe demos change minds fast, and how much demand there is once people understand it's not just for men.If you enjoy behind-the-scenes trade show stories, e‑stim talk, and the reality of building trust with retailers, subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a review. What's the funniest or most stressful thing you've had happen on a work trip?Drop us a message, we cannot reply directly but it would be great to hear from you"I Make Sex Toys" is the personal podcast of Wayne Allen, the Director of E-Stim Systems. We have been creating ElectroStimulation Technology since 2004, Find out what really happens behind the doors of a specialist sex toy company.Please Note the content of these podcasts are not designed to be Explicit or Erotic but we may discuss adult topics and therefore these podcasts are not suitable for children or those of a nervous disposition. You have been warned.If you are interested in E-Stim Systems the company, or any of our products, have a look at https://estim.store

With AI promising to accelerate everything, is the most important role for a leader now to be the one who knows when to hit the brakes?Agility requires a balance between the rapid adoption of new technologies and the strategic wisdom to know which ones will actually deliver customer value. It's less about moving fast and more about moving in the right direction.Today, we're going to talk about how AI has permanently changed product development. But while it enables teams to tackle more problems faster than ever, the real challenge has shifted to keeping pace with rising customer expectations. This new landscape requires a shift in product leadership—from simply adopting trends to discerning real value, and using human judgment and creativity to decide where AI can make the biggest impact, and where it's just noise.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Kevin Wang, Chief Product Officer at Braze. About Kevin Wang Kevin Wang is the Chief Product Officer at Braze, where he leads the definition of Braze's product roadmap and R&D efforts, as well as managing and scaling the Product Management and Product Design teams. Kevin joined Braze as its fifth employee in 2012, helping to build the first product sold to customers and the early engineering team. He's since held a variety of roles across product management, engineering, engineering management, and technical recruiting. Prior to Braze, Kevin was a consultant at Accenture focusing on the energy sector. Kevin holds a B.S. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from MIT. Kevin Wang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wang-96131916/ Resources Braze: https://www.braze.com/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With AI promising to accelerate everything, is the most important role for a leader now to be the one who knows when to hit the brakes? Agility requires a balance between the rapid adoption of new technologies and the strategic wisdom to know which ones will actually deliver customer value. It's less about moving fast and more about moving in the right direction. Today, we're going to talk about how AI has permanently changed product development. But while it enables teams to tackle more problems faster than ever, the real challenge has shifted to keeping pace with rising customer expectations. This new landscape requires a shift in product leadership—from simply adopting trends to discerning real value, and using human judgment and creativity to decide where AI can make the biggest impact, and where it's just noise. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Kevin Wang, Chief Product Officer at Braze. About Kevin Wang Kevin Wang is the Chief Product Officer at Braze, where he leads the definition of Braze's product roadmap and R&D efforts, as well as managing and scaling the Product Management and Product Design teams. Kevin joined Braze as its fifth employee in 2012, helping to build the first product sold to customers and the early engineering team. He's since held a variety of roles across product management, engineering, engineering management, and technical recruiting. Prior to Braze, Kevin was a consultant at Accenture focusing on the energy sector. Kevin holds a B.S. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from MIT. Kevin Wang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wang-96131916/ Resources Braze: https://www.braze.com/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Today our hosts welcome Dave Gill of Baltimore Sonic Research Institute. Dave is a long-time hog, first time guest, and we have a great time getting into a lot of specifics about Boss pedals, particularly the PS-5 Super Shifter. We ponder the historical arc of Boss' popularity, the different considerations looking at a company that size vs a company like Old Blood vs a company like BSRI, and we reiterate that the best thing about this industry is the people. It's a good hang, and you're invited! Buy some BSRI: https://www.bsriaudio.com/ Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @bsriaudio, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

What does it take to grow into product leadership in the age of AI, and help shape how product managers work in the future? This episode explores exactly that.We sit down with Dominik Ilichman, Senior Product Manager at Productboard, for an honest and inspiring conversation about career growth, AI-first product development, and the evolving partnership between product, design, and engineering.With a background in law, experience at Meta, and now a key role in shaping Productboard Spark, Dominik shares his unique journey into product management and what he's learning while building in one of the fastest-changing areas of tech.In this episode, you'll hear:How Dominik went from law to product managementHow AI tools like Spark, Cursor, and Claude Code are changing the way he worksWhy great product specs matter more than ever in the age of AIHow Productboard's triad model helps product, design, and engineering build better togetherWhat he looks for in today's product-minded engineersWhy continuous AI experimentation is essential for anyone in techWhether you're a product manager, engineer, or someone curious about building AI-powered products, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what the future of product work can look like.Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

First-time inventors often create prototypes that can't be manufactured at scale. This episode reveals how Design for Manufacturing and smart crowdfunding strategies help you validate demand, avoid the Hardware Valley of Death, and turn ideas into profitable products. Learn more at https://www.rabbitproductdesign.com/industrialdesign Rabbit Product Design City: Palo Alto Address: 2100 Geng Rd Ste 210 Website: https://www.rabbitproductdesign.com/

If you're like me you gotta be curious... what's it like designing at OpenAI?So I'm excited to share today's episode with you :)It's a deep dive with OpenAI's Head of Product Design, Ian Silber (https://x.com/iansilber).Some highlights:****- The traits of the best systems thinkers at OpenAI- What makes the design culture at OpenAI unique- The vision for OpenAI's dynamic interface library- What it's like designing around chat as a primitive- What makes designing with AI as a material so unique- How tools like Codex are changing the practice of design- + a lot more- Mike Matas and Brandon Walkin (creators of Origami) https://mikematas.com/ , https://medium.com/designatmeta/introducing-origami-live-and-origami-2-0-a68116294e65- Cursor and Codex (AI coding tools) https://cursor.com/ ,(https://chatgpt.com/codex/?c_id=23226110534&c_agid=188421385415&c_crid=800871103650&c_kwid=kwd-111182835&c_ims=&c_pms=9017288&c_nw=g&c_dvc=c&gad_campaignid=23226110534&gbraid=0AAAAA-I0E5dO-SVXduV4xJjtnqTNMNrAP)

Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, joins Rick to share how a simple frustration on the trail turned into a successful outdoor gear brand. Drawing on his manufacturing background, Josh breaks down what it takes to design durable products, scale production, and compete in a crowded market. They also discuss hard lessons from supply chain disruptions, the importance of systems and customer education, and why most product ideas fail. Plus, how endurance sports like trail running shape resilience in business. A must-listen for founders, creators, and outdoor industry professionals.

A chocolate bunny wrapped in gold foil should not be a legal thriller and yet it is. We follow the Lindt Easter Bunny across Europe's courtrooms as judges wrestle with a high-stakes branding question: when does a familiar seasonal design stop being decoration and start functioning as a trademark that signals source, trust, and reputation?We break down how trademark law can protect more than names and logos, including product shape, color, and packaging, but only when distinctiveness is proven in the minds of consumers. That is where Lindt's saga gets fascinating: EU courts resist broad claims over a crouching bunny with a ribbon and bell, while later decisions reward tighter theories backed by real-world evidence. We also dig into the “bad faith” dimension of European trademark disputes and why intent and market context matter when brands enforce their rights.Then the strategy sharpens. Germany becomes a case study in precision, where Lindt shifts from trying to protect the whole look to proving that a specific gold tone has acquired distinctiveness through use, supported by survey data showing strong consumer association. Switzerland adds another twist, granting Lindt a major injunction and underscoring how much jurisdiction, framing, and proof can change outcomes in international IP enforcement. If you care about branding, trade dress, consumer perception, and trademark strategy, this story delivers practical lessons with a surprisingly elegant punchline.Subscribe for more plain-talk IP stories, share this with someone who obsesses over packaging, and leave a review with your take: should a brand be able to own a color or shape when consumers strongly associate it with one company?Send us Fan MailCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the entities with which they may be affiliated. This podcast should in no way be construed as promoting or criticizing any particular government policy, institutional position, private interest or commercial entity. Any content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.

We've written at length about the dangers of the recent court rulings in California and New Mexico that say social media companies can be held responsible for certain uses of their platforms via product design liability. Recently, Mike joined FIRE's So to Speak podcast hosted by Nico Perrino to discuss the rulings and the concerns they raise, and you can listen to the whole conversation here on this week's episode.

Today our hosts welcome Blair White, owner of Eastside Music Supply in Nashville Tennessee. As a stockist and a friend, Blair's history runs in parallel with Old Blood's in a lot of ways, and we talk a lot about what it's like to create a business around the idea that a Nashville guitar store should actually be weird and cool and a good time. We focus the object talk around his Rickenbacker 330, and talk about the many ways he experiences music, whether at the shop, playing out, playing at home, or on the road teching for Adrian Belew. Visit Eastside Music Supply online: https://eastsidemusicsupply.com/ (And if you're in or around Nashville, go check it out in person!) Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @eastsidemusicsupply, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Neste episódio, abrimos os bastidores do design na Magalu Cloud e como diferentes áreas — como Product Design e UX Writing — trabalham juntas para transformar um produto complexo em uma experiência simples, clara e eficiente. Ao longo da conversa, exploramos os desafios de criar interfaces para um público técnico e diverso, que vai de desenvolvedores a iniciantes, além da importância de decisões como arquitetura da informação, clareza de conteúdo e previsibilidade na experiência.Também discutimos como o fato de ser uma cloud brasileira influencia diretamente nas escolhas de design, trazendo mais acessibilidade, proximidade com o usuário e adaptação à realidade local.Um episódio para quem quer entender como design, conteúdo e tecnologia se conectam para construir produtos digitais mais intuitivos — mesmo quando a complexidade é alta.---Nos siga no Twitter e no Instagram: @luizalabs @cabecadelabDúvidas, cabeçadas e sugestões, mande e-mail para o cabecadelab@luizalabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ou uma DM no InstagramParticipantes:MARCOS NORIYUKI | www.linkedin.com/in/marcos-noriyuki-miyata/MONICA HILLMAN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamhillman/CAROLINE PRUDENTE | https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineprudente/YASMIN OLIVERIO | https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmim-oliverio/

Remember when the Carl Rivera (https://www.dive.club/deep-dives/carl-rivera) told us about his vision to create the new Shopify Product Design Studio?Well in this episode I got to sit down with Marvin Schwaibold (https://x.com/MSchwaibold) from Molly studio who Shopify recently acquired to bring that vision to life.We go deep into creativity, Marvin's journey with Molly, how he's building his ideas with AI, and a lot more.Some highlights:- How to become a well of creative ideas- How AI unlocks how designers work at Shopify- What design differentiation looks like at Shopify- What Marvin has learned diving into Claude Code- How designers at Shopify create and leverage internal tools- Behind-the-scenes of redesigning the famous Collins website- + a lot more- Jaytel - Marvin's design partner from Molly studio https://x.com/Jaytel- Brian Collins - legendary designer who worked on the Collins website redesign https://wearecollins.com/- Carl Rivera - Shopify's Chief Design Officer (referenced previous Dive Club episode) https://www.dive.club/deep-dives/carl-rivera- Design Fluid Interfaces video from Apple's Human Interface team (2019) [https://developer.apple.com/br/videos/play/wwdc2018/803/?time=1551](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2019/808/)- Claude Code - AI coding tool by Anthropic https://claude.ai/login- Artifact - internal Shopify tool for showcasing design work https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaytel_this-was-meant-to-stay-inside-shopify-but-activity-7422739773561384960-oqiU/

Today we have two guests from two different companies who have one shared conviction: AI works best when it amplifies people, not replaces them. Today we're joined by Rachana Rele, VP of Product Design for AI-native products at Adobe, and David Shim, co-founder and CEO of Read AI. Together, they're building very different products — but they share a vision of AI that removes the drudgery from creative work and makes room for the thinking that actually matters. In this conversation, we dig into some ideas that could genuinely change how you think about your work. David talks about this concept of “storage of intelligence” — the idea that your knowledge, your meeting history, your working style could all be captured and made available as a kind of digital twin that keeps working even when you're not in the room. And Rachana shares how Adobe is thinking about AI not as a one-shot creative output machine, but as a collaborative partner that helps teams break out of their own blind spots. We also push them on the harder questions — the job anxiety that's real right now in tech, the surveillance concerns that come with recording your work life, and where they each personally draw the line. Bios David Shim is Co-Founder and CEO of Read AI, an AI productivity platform focused on helping knowledge workers leverage the power of AI to improve how they collaborate, communicate, and get work done. The platform provides meeting insights, search, chat, and proactive recommendations for millions of professionals, integrating seamlessly with the tools teams already use. Read AI is pioneering the concept of the Digital Twin—AI that serves as a true extension of you, built on deep contextual understanding of how you work. Today, Read AI is trusted by teams at 90% of the Fortune 500 and in the past year, was recognized as a Top 10 AI Vendor for Enterprises by Brex, a Top 50 AI App by a16z and Mercury, and named one of Inc.'s Top 16 Companies to Watch Before founding Read AI, David served as CEO of Foursquare and previously founded Placed, which was acquired by Snap in 2017. In 2025, he was named CEO of the Year by Geekwire. Rachana Rele Rachana has spent 20+ years at the intersection of technology and human experience — figuring out not just what to build, but why it matters. At Adobe, she shapes the direction of new products, nurtures ideas from zero to something real, and helps early-stage businesses find their footing and grow. She's also a perpetual student — currently finishing an MBA at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, with an M.Eng. in HCI from Clemson and a B.E. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Mumbai.

Inder Bedi spent 18 years building Matt & Nat into a global fashion brand—then walked away. Burned out by offshore production and boardroom economics, he came back with a radical new vision: Bedi Studios, premium outerwear built from waste materials in Montreal and guaranteed for life. For more on Bedi Studios and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Today it's a whole bunch of topics! Dan starts with an anecdote about selling gear, and the listeners bring in their would-you-rathers, guest suggestions, and other pressing thoughts and concerns. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Today in Lighting is sponsored by BEGA, now bringing smart lighting control to projects of any scale. Learn more at https://utm.io/ulQzv. Highlights include: Bridgelux LED Technology Strategy Advances Light Quality at L+B Sekonic's C-4000 Spectrometer Demonstrated at Light + Building 2026 Tony Zitoli on Luxury Lighting, Bespoke Design, and Staying Ahead of the Curve Signify Earns 14 iF Design Awards for Excellence in Product Design and User Experience

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Russ Stephens, Co-founder of APB, and Sarah Biben, Director of Product Design at Buildertrend. Throughout this episode, Russ and Sarah dive deep into the financial blind spots that are quietly killing builder profitability, and what the most successful builders are doing differently to protect their margins and run cleaner, more profitable companies.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 230 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why a busy schedule and healthy bank balance can mask serious financial problems in your building companyWhat the "construction Ponzi scheme" is and how to make sure you're not caught in itWhy over a third of builders had a discrepancy greater than 10% between their perceived and actual financial performanceHow the Work In Progress Accounting Adjustment© can transform the accuracy of your monthly reportsThe hidden profit destroyer that most builders completely overlookAnd much, much more.ABOUT RUSS STEPHENSCo-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephensABOUT SARAH BIBENSarah Biben is the Director of Product Design at Buildertrend, where she works with builders, product teams, and engineers to design workflows that connect financials with day-to-day project management.Connect with Erika: linkedin.com/in/sarah-biben-86183b40/TIMELINE 05:20 The stat that should concern every builder12:45 The construction Ponzi scheme19:30 The Work In Progress Accounting Adjustment© explained31:10 The hidden profit destroyer: timeline38:45 Profitable on paper, broke in real life46:20 What the best builders all have in commonLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Today our hosts talk about Andy's experience recording with last episode's guest, and his discovery of the Roland JC-40 through that process. An amp that manages to be both a direct-in silent recording solution and an in-the-room tool. We talk about various tonal revelations, and get reminders that sometimes you need the confidence to say this is good and I will now perform well. Also we're both coming off head colds so who knows what we were on about! Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4baZCZ9 Episode summary In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Blair Fraser sits down with Andrew Ackermann, VP of Product Design at Samsara, to explore what it really takes to design technology for frontline workers—the people powering the physical economy. Andrew shares how his early exposure to design shaped his career, and why he was drawn to building AI-powered tools for industries like transportation, logistics, and field operations. From ride-alongs with truck drivers to observing mechanics at work, he explains why designing for the frontline requires deep humility, real-world immersion, and a relentless focus on eliminating friction. The conversation dives into the hidden complexity of physical operations, the challenge of replacing paper-based systems with truly better digital tools, and why “elegance” is a guiding principle for creating experiences that feel seamless—even in gritty, unpredictable environments. Andrew also reflects on his transition from Google to Samsara, the difference between designing for moments that matter versus mission-critical daily workflows, and how AI is accelerating product development while raising the bar for quality and value. You'll learn: Why field research and in-person observation uncover insights remote research can't How frontline workers often create their own “workarounds”—and what that reveals about product gaps What it means to design tools that are truly better than paper and pencil Why elegance, humility, and curiosity are essential for enterprise product design The difference between high-volume consumer design and mission-critical B2B software How rapid prototyping and tight feedback loops drive adoption and trust The role AI will play in accelerating product development—and the challenge of cutting through the noise Resources & links Andrew Ackermann on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anackermann/) Learn more about Samsara (https://www.samsara.com/) Watch Samsara's Beyond 2025 conference highlights (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtUxSK4AhAdaFEzqudt-uYIXZUAKpwEkW&si=sjVFJmMweDQ4NoZY) Blair Fraser on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrblairfraser/) Nathan Isaacs on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanisaacs/) Learn more about Insights Unlocked https://www.usertesting.com/podcast