#13 | Dan Grossmann | Driving innovation across industries

In episode 13, I talk with Dan Grossmann, Associate Design Director at Smart Design in New York. Dan and I sat together at the recent IDC Conference in Chicago and chat about his learnings around why, how and what design drives forward. Dan shares from his experience and impressive body of work: before his role at Smart Design, he was Director of Industrial Design at Bark but also worked at Peloton, Martha Stewart Living, Prime Studios, 4sight Inc., Project H Design and many other places.

#12 | Michael DiTullo | Driving impact at Nike, Jordan, Frog, Sound United and more

In episode 12, I talk with Michael DiTullo, one day after he received his Personal Recognition Award by IDSA during IDC 2019 in Chicago. With Michael, I talk about the what he learned designing and prototyping with Michael Jordan working at Nike, risk and opportunities for the future of design and industrial design, why kids should be taught in schools about design and how to report as a VP of Design directly to the board and talk to business.

#11 | Chris Livaudais | Driving the future of IDSA

In this episode, I talk with Chris Livaudais, Executive Director at IDSA. We sat together at the recent IDC (International Design Conference) hosted by IDSA in Chicago USA. The conferences highlighted speaker from various areas of Design and especially Industrial Design talking about the future of the discipline, the impact, challenges, recent case studies and more. As a speaker and attendee myself I had an absolutely amazing experience.

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We interviewed design entrepreneurs and progressive design minds who gained their experience at the most innovative work cultures, creative teams or own startups and ventures - to explore why, how and what designers drive forward.