Mac Power Users 718: Workflows with Dan Provost
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Nov 12, 2023 Dan Provost, co-founder of Studio Neat and host of Thoroughly Considered, discusses his innovative journey in creating Apple-adjacent products. He shares insights on his transition from an iMac to a Mac Studio and the challenges of product development. The conversation touches on the importance of aligning personal strengths with work, the evolution of smartphone technology, and his beloved productivity tools. Provost emphasizes the significance of narrative in design and the unique techniques Studio Neat employs, including creative animation in product marketing.
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Macworld Meeting
- Dan Provost, co-founder of Studio Neat, recalls meeting David Sparks and Stephen Hackett at Macworld.
- Their first product, the Glif, an iPhone tripod mount, launched there.
Studio Neat's Origins
- Dan's background is in architecture and design, not industrial design.
- Studio Neat began as a side project with Tom Gerhardt, with no initial intention of becoming a company.
Focus on Strengths
- Pay attention to what you're good at, not just what you're interested in.
- What you excel at can be just as exciting as your passions.
