
minor details
Minor details is an industrial design podcast hosted by Nicholas Baker and James Connors. They share their opinions and stories about living and working as industrial designers in New York City.
Latest episodes

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 6min
113 - The Next Wave of 3D Printing
James and Nick catch up. James chat’s about his new son and coffee routine. Nick is writing essays. They discuss a renaissance of 3D printing.Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Shop our merch at minordetailspodcast.com/shopSupport us by supporting Visune, get 10% off your first purchase by using our affiliate link.visune.io/minordetails

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 10min
112 - Afshin Mehin
Afshin Mehin is a designer and the founder of Card79. He discusses his design journey, working for Whipsaw and IDEO, starting his design firm, designing for Neuralink, and the future of design. Check out Card79.comEmail us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Shop our merch at minordetailspodcast.com/shopSupport us by supporting Visune, get 10% off your first purchase by using our affiliate link.https://visune.io/minordetails

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 50min
111 - Dan Harden
Dan Harden, founder of Whipsaw and experienced designer, discusses his design journey, working for George Nelson, stories of Steve Jobs, starting his design firm, the business of design, his Skrolla chair, design values, and the future of design.

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 16min
110 - The Great American Dyson Debate
James and Nick review the Strap Box and answer questions about daily practices, prelaunch jitters, Miro, licensing, and Dyson. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Support us by supporting Visune, get 10% off your first purchase by using our affiliate link.https://visune.io/minordetails

Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 8min
108 - Apple Vision Pro
James and Nick discuss their thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Support us by supporting Momnt, get 10% off your first purchase by using our affiliate link.https://visune.io/minordetails

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 16min
107 - Don’t Believe Your Eyes
James gets settled in Pennsylvania. Nick launches the Super Chair. We discuss the future of design as AI matures to become a useful tool. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Our sponsor this week is Momnt, get 20% off any purchase with the code MINORDETAILShttps://visune.io/minordetails

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 47min
106 - Designers Critique Every Game Console
Nick launched his first sofa. James is dreaming about coffee. We discuss talk some juicy design news and rank the design of video game consoles. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com

Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 7min
105 - We've Changed Our Design Process
James and Nick talk about their week, James’s life update, Nick’s organizing rack, lifestyle businesses, and how the design process has changed. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 13min
104 - Unnecessary Inventions
Matty Benedetto, the evil genius behind Unnecessary Inventions, comes on the podcast and talks about his journey as an entrepreneur to content creator. Matty discusses his process for coming up with inventions, tricks for the algorithm, and touches on his views on future technology and his business. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.comUse the code MINORDETAILS for 10% off the Essential Keyshot Materials. Links below.Individual license: https://www.almond.school/offers/yPQeompy?coupon_code=MINORDETAILSSmall team license: https://www.almond.school/offers/yhBR7ufL?coupon_code=MINORDETAILS

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 9min
103 - Designing Under Constraints
James and Nick talk about their break, AI vs NFTs, minor detail rants, and designing under constraints. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.comThanks to Play.ht for letting us try their voice AI software.
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