

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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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.

Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 3min
Dick Tracy | Plastic Buckle Inventor | History of Gear
Dick Tracy, inventor and innovator, talks about his contributions to the outdoor industry including the invention of the plastic buckle in a world dominated by metal fasteners.
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.

Jan 17, 2023 • 55min
Spencer Wyatt | Director of Concepts and Surface Design | Allbirds
Spencer Wyatt, Director of Concepts and Surface Design at Allbirds, speaks to OPDD students about his interest in color and materials and the influence of Ninja Turtles on his design career.
Spencer Wyatt Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-wyatt-84b8237/
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.

Dec 27, 2022 • 20min
Rhonda Summer & Katherine Connolly | Under Armour | Outdoor History Summit 2022
Rhonda Summer, Design Director for Men’s and Women’s Outerwear & Outdoor at Under Armour and Katherine Connolly, a Graphic Designer at Under Armour, talk about the influence of archives on the design process and the power archival collections can have to influence future work.
Rhonda Summer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondasummer/
Katherine Connolly
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-connolly/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
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
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

Dec 19, 2022 • 23min
Katie Hargrave & Meredith Laura Lynn | Educators & Artists | Outdoor History Summit 2022
Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn, educators and artists, shared how archives and a recent visit to USU Special Collections influenced some recent projects and art installations that explore the intersection of the outdoors and artistic expression.
Katie Hargrave
Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
https://instagram.com/katie_hargrave_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.katiehargrave.com/
Meredith Laura Lynn
Assistant Professor at Florida State University
https://instagram.com/meredithlauralynn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
http://www.meredithlauralynn.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
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
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.


