Thoroughly Considered

A trip to the Apple Store sparks a discussion on Packaging. The guys discuss the importance of good packaging, and why it’s important to delight your customers. Make sure to stick around for the aftershow, so you can hear why the iPhone box upsets Dan. Links and Show Notes Landmark Fonts | Hoefler & Co. Neat Ice Kit Packaging Neat Ice Kit Packaging Insert Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging Original Glif Packaging Glif Plus Packaging (bipod) Current Glif Packaging Cosmonaut Packaging V2 Cosmonaut Packaging V1 ULINE

This time Dan, Tom, and Myke share their thoughts about how they balance their work and their personal lives, as well as seeing how their businesses differ when it comes to office hours. Links and Show Notes REWORK: The new business book from 37signals. Seth Godin on the Big Differences Between an Entrepreneur and a Freelancer

This time, Dan and Tom talk about the apps they make, and why they have a rather unique strategy for building them. This episode of Thoroughly Considered is sponsored by: You can get 10% off anything at studioneat.com with the promo code HOLIDAYNEAT. Links and Show Notes Frameographer | Time-Lapse and Stop Motion Movies. By Studio Neat Simple Bracket by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt —Kickstarter Slow Fast Slow | Control the Speed of Your iPhone Video – Studio Neat Highball | Share and Collect Cocktail Recipes on iPhone – Studio Neat Weather Line TeuxDeux GifBoom Dark Sky

This time Dan and Tom talk about the effect that the Holiday Season has on their business, and the decisions they make as a company to be ready for it. This episode of Thoroughly Considered is sponsored by: You can get 10% off anything at studioneat.com with the promo code HOLIDAYNEAT. Links and Show Notes Cards Against Humanity's Eight Sensible Gifts for Hanukkah Cocktail Rimming Tray | Studio Neat Neat Ice Kit | Perfectly Clear Ice at Home. By Studio Neat. Making the Remote Stand on Vimeo

Tom and Dan talk with Myke about the routes they choose for people to buy their products, and how this can effect design decisions. They also give an update on the manufacturing process of the Apple TV Stand. Links and Show Notes Fulfilment by Amazon: Features & Benefits - Amazon Services Europe Apple TV Remote Stand – Studio Neat Studio Neat (@studioneat) | Twitter Gazette – Studio Neat

Tom and Dan talk a little about the failure of the Obi campaign, and what they learned from it. Then, they discuss their latest project, and their plans moving forward. Links and Show Notes The final Obi project update - Kickstarter Apple Watch Charging Clip | Studio Neat Blog Apple TV Remote Stand – Studio Neat CNC router - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Easy 3D CAD Product Design & Models | Autodesk Fusion 360 Apple TV Remote Stand on Vimeo Daring Fireball: Studio Neat: Apple TV Remote Stand The best Apple TV controllers, straps, and accessories (so far) | iMore

What does it sound like to launch a Kickstarter project? How does it feel to deal with something unexpected? That's what we explore this week. Links and Show Notes Back Obi on Kickstarter! If Apple Made A Cat Toy, It Would Be This One | TechCrunch

For our first episode we introduce you to Studio Neat and Obi, taking a look at where the idea for a 'Smart Laser Toy for Pets' came from. Links and Show Notes Back Obi on Kickstarter!