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Andrew Greenbaum, an industrial designer with a rich background from Umbra to Lusive Lighting and the founder of Pom Pom Floats, shares his design journey. He recounts the evolution of the Cybertruck's design and how it parallels his early skepticism turning into appreciation. Andrew dives into his entrepreneurial ventures, notably starting a viral pool float company after a project took off. He reflects on the challenges of product design, from inspiration to the business side, and discusses how unique ideas can disrupt industries.

Please listen to this episode. We have an important update about the podcast and need your help. Also, the survey results are in, and we announce the winners of the bottle openers. We wrap up this year by  reminiscing about our favorite episodes and just hanging out. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.

As this decade comes to a close, we decided to pull together our favorite and most impactful designs over the past ten years. We chat about everything from the iPhone 4 to fidget spinners and more. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.

Join McKay Nilson, an industrial designer known for his artistic approach at Schoolhouse, and Sean Davidson, a hard goods designer from Best Made, as they delve into the captivating world of design. They discuss how storytelling shapes product presentation and the emotional impact of industrial design. From the intricacies of lamp design to the importance of lighting in photography, they share insights on mastering visual narratives. Their personal journeys reflect a blend of creativity and culture that defines modern design.

We just had to hop back into the studio for a review of the Cybertruck. Let us know your thoughts and opinions over on the discord. You can also give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Support our partner @letsdesigndaily.

Nick made his first wholesale. James is gearing up to sell his posters. In design news we chat about the Mustang Mach-E and the Nike Pulse shoe. The topic of the week is changing your mindset about projects that you may not be excited about. We answer a question about having a client take a design that isn’t finished yet. Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. Our shoutout of the week is @visualizevalue . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Support our partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.

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.

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.

James and Nick have their bottle openers back in stock. Nick has been playing around with his new OP-Z and updated his familiarism article. We follow up on some comments from last week’s modular episode. In design news, we round out the wireless earbud market with Apple’s new Airpods Pro. This week we talk about some of our design horror stories. We answer questions about hyper consumerism and portfolios for applying to colleges. Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. Our shoutout of the week is @the_misused . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Support our partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.

James and Nick are doing class critiques. Nick has been writing down everything he does each hour. In design news, Banksy has started his own houseware brand. This week we talk about modular and multifunctional design. We answer questions about outsourcing design and design creating a cult following. Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. Our shoutout of the week is @hudsonriodesign. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Support our partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.