Dan Grossman
Associate Design Director of Smart Design. He has a range of experiences, including working at Husqvarna Lifetime Brands, Martha Stewart, and Project H.
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Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 29min
77 - Dan Grossman part 2
Dan Grossman, Associate Design Director at Smart Design, shares his multifaceted design journey, from large firms like Lifetime Brands to the dynamic environment at Bark. He dives into innovation in the Direct-to-Consumer space, balancing creativity with legal complexities. Grossman also highlights the importance of empathy and teamwork in design, drawing parallels to sports. Additionally, he discusses the unique challenge of creating pet toys that embrace destruction, emphasizing growth and diversity in design methodologies.
Nov 11, 2019 • 1h 3min
76 - Dan Grossman part 1
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.
