minor details 76 - Dan Grossman part 1
Nov 11, 2019
Dan Grossman, an Associate Design Director at Smart Design with a rich background including roles at Husqvarna and Martha Stewart, shares his journey from art classes in NYC to impactful design work. He discusses how his formative experiences shaped his passion for design, emphasizing the importance of internships. The conversation dives into creating beauty versus functionality, and highlights his innovative projects, including an educational initiative for AIDS orphans in Uganda, showcasing how design can enact social change.
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Design Roots in Family Legacy
- Dan Grossman grew up in a creatively rich environment with family members involved in architecture and design.
- An Eames lounge chair in his home deeply influenced his early fascination with design.
Discovering Industrial Design
- Dan discovered industrial design by visiting colleges and instantly fell in love with it.
- Transitioning from graphic to industrial design felt obvious and natural to him.
Hands-On Industrial Design Internship
- Dan’s junior year internship at Husqvarna involved real responsibilities like cost-reduction and factory visits.
- He was treated as a full team member, working hands-on with products like chainsaws and leaf blowers.