Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Simone Giertz: EVs, Viral Robots, and Becoming a Product Designer
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May 26, 2023 Simone Giertz shares her journey from YouTube creator to product designer, discussing her innovative Truckla project and the challenges of content creation. The conversation delves into the evolution of YouTube, balancing personal motivations with audience expectations, and evolving marketing dynamics. Light-hearted moments include playful competitions and nostalgia for martial arts experiences. The hosts also critique futuristic products like Dyson's unique headphones and humorously explore quirky tech innovations, rounding off with trivia and fun banter.
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Truckla Project
- Simone Giertz's Truckla project, converting a Tesla Model 3 into a pickup truck, was a risky undertaking.
- Even if the build failed, the video documentation would be valuable content.
Daily Driving Truckla
- Simone Giertz daily drove her Truckla for a few years.
- She stopped due to planned modifications and privacy concerns from being recognized.
Tesla's Response to Truckla
- Tesla never revoked Truckla's Supercharging ability, likely due to the project's high profile.
- Giertz was contacted by Tesla, expressing awareness of her modifications, after she scheduled a service appointment.