

Highlander Podcast
Outdoor Product Design & Development
A podcast about the past, present, and future of the outdoor industry.
Highlander is made possible by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in beautiful Logan, Utah.
Highlander is made possible by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in beautiful Logan, Utah.
Episodes
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Jun 26, 2023 • 27min
Stine Danielle Follow Up | Artist and Outdoor Rec Archive Fellow | History of Gear
Stine Danielle, an artist and one of our Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, gives an update on her project and shares more about how archival imagery influences her latest work.
Stine Danielle
https://stinedanielle.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stine__danielle/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Jun 20, 2023 • 53min
Jenna Celmer | Co-Founder + Chief Community Officer + President of Basecamp
Jenna Celmer, the Co-Founder, Chief Community Officer, and President of Basecamp talks to students about red and green flags when applying for jobs in the outdoor industry and shares powerful tips for finding a fulfilling career.
Jenna Celmer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennafrombasecamp/
Basecamp
https://www.wearetheoutdoorindustry.com/
Basecamp Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorindustryjobs/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 13min
David Mydans | Tent Designer @ REI | History of Gear
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with David Mydans, a legendary tent designer who got his start as an artist making product at Chouinard Equipment to becoming REI's first in-house product designer.
David Mydans
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirtbagg/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
Nicole Bassett & Maura Dilley | Cascade Circular | Highlander Podcast
Nicole Bassett and Maura Dilley, the sustainability leaders behind Cascade Circular, talk with students about circular design, systems thinking, and challenge students to take on the critical design challenges we face.
https://www.cascadecircular.com/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Mar 28, 2023 • 57min
Elizabeth Goodspeed | The Casual Archivist | History of Gear
Elizabeth Goodspeed, a designer and the Casual Archivist joins the History of Gear to talk about how she incorporates archives into her process, archives as ingredients, and how designers can find better inspiration.
Check out the Casual Archivist newsletter, follow Elizabeth on social, and take a look at the list of archives she’s compiled.
http://elizabethgoodspeed.com/newsletter
https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_goodspeed/
https://twitter.com/domesticetch
https://www.are.na/elizabeth-goodspeed/
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lyvVIqdGW78vftPu3rBUUqHfiFPltYntCLPUbkWxYew/edit#gid=1338835730
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 16min
Charles Ross | Performance Sportswear Specialist + Lecturer @ The Royal College of Arts
Charles Ross, a Performance Apparel Specialist and Lecturer at the Royal College of Art, talks to students about the challenges designers face in creating a more sustainable world and their opportunity to create real impact beyond the apparel industry.
Connect with Charles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-ross-1464714/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Mar 6, 2023 • 59min
Bruce Johnson | UCO | History of Gear
Bruce Johnson tells the story of UCO, a company known for developing the candle lantern, ice cream makers, and a variety of other outdoor products and their influence on iconic companies like Jansport and K2.
Get the book Fire and Icecream: https://www.ucogear.com/candle-lanterns/fire-and-ice-cream-fire--and--ice--cream?returnurl=%2fcandle-lanterns%2f
Learn more about UCO at https://www.ucogear.com/#
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Feb 27, 2023 • 52min
Salomon x NASA Collaboration with Utah State University
Dr. Julie Lamarra a faculty member in OPDD and Scott Betty, VP of Footwear and Gear at Salomon North America talk about their recent collaboration, challenging students to explore opportunities to integrate NASA materials and technologies into the Salomon line.
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Feb 21, 2023 • 46min
Peter Yee | Former VP of Industrial Design @ Oakley
Peter Yee, former VP of Industrial Design at Oakley, talks about his contributions to creating iconic products at the brand, including the Oakley “O” and his journey into the world of product design.
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-yee-9613ab4/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/peteryeedesign/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Feb 6, 2023 • 50min
Yoji Kaneda | PLM @ Danner Boots | Highlander Podcast
Yoji Kaneda, Product Line Manager at Danner Boots, speaks to students about his day-to-day role as a PLM, key skills and traits required for success, and the behind-the-scenes dynamic between design, development, and product management.
Yoji Kaneda
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoji-kaneda-584679184/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
https://bit.ly/33SVb2O
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.