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We’ve moved the podcast to Nick’s studio. James collaborates with Brase Makes. We talk about joint lines, parting lines, and reveals in our micro details segment. Jony Ive has left Apple and we are stunned. Our topic this week is whether consumers value products differently than designers. We answer questions about ID jobs moving inland and how to tell a story for a class presentation. 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 @row_zero . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.

James is rocking new shoes and gets a new cat. We try to get to the bottom of why we can’t search Karim Rashid on instagram. Our topic this week is whether work ethic is greater than creativity. We answer questions about pdf portfolios and experimenting with your design process. 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 @unnecessaryinventions . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.

Nick is back from the farm. James is rocking out to concerts. We shoutout Seth Fowler and Joey Zeledon for their new products. Our topic this week is the idea that real designer’s ship. We answer questions about rebooting dormant skills and double majoring in business and design. 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 @stevegiralt. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.

A light-hearted discussion kicks off with a humorous take on a recent design award ceremony. The importance of research in industrial design comes into focus, emphasizing effective methodologies and consumer insights. Balancing intuition and research is debated, revealing how personal experiences influence design decisions. The conversation takes a playful turn with a dive into hair care routines and highlights the artistry of self-taught designer McKay Nelson. Listeners are invited to engage and share their insights, adding a community vibe to the dialogue.

Nick is moving into the new studio with holes in his socks. James is wishing people happy birthday. We discuss the hotly debated new Apple Mac Pro and find a minor detail on a muji pen. Our topic this week is the little discussed area that everyone forgets when talking about success and failure: mediocrity. We answer questions about traveling and convincing people of the value of good design. 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 @safa.sahin . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.

James went to Disneyland and took his body scrubber with him. Nick is teaching James how to sketch in VR. We talk about Bose headphones and the new gaming system, play.date. We chat about our NYC Design Week experiences and answer a question about time management. 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 @newcolossal . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.

We are excited to have Dave Joseph on the podcast. Dave talks about getting into ID and graduating right when the recession started. Dave chats about his time working for Contigo and MNML. We talk about Dave’s current endeavour, a smartware startup called Ovie. Dave leaves us with some nuggets on managing your time and not losing your creative side. 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, @idrawonreceipts, and @davejosephid . Come join the conversation on the discord.

James went to ASU to talk and is sketching in the apple notes. Nick is exhibiting the wait weight and releasing the almost object bottle opener. We made some awesome pins! We chat about what makes a design famous.We answer questions about using CAD as an ideation tool, does your school name matter, and the future of VR design. 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 . Come join the conversation on the discord.

Joey Zeledón, an award-winning industrial designer and current lead experience designer at HP, shares his transformative journey post-sabbatical in Costa Rica. He discusses the importance of personal growth breaks and humorous workplace readjustments. The conversation dives into innovative hydration design for elite athletes and user-centered design in healthcare. Joey also highlights the blend of research and creativity in his projects, emphasizing the evolution of design thinking and the significance of collaboration in driving innovation.

Joey Zeledón, an industrial designer famed for his viral Kocheck chair, shares his fascinating journey from sketching shoes as a child to professional roles at New Balance and Clark's. He explores the contrasting philosophies of athletic and fashion footwear, humorously defining the 'dad shoe' trend. Joey also discusses an inspiring sabbatical in Costa Rica, where he embraced personal growth and creative rejuvenation. His insights on design consulting and collaboration further reveal the complexities of the design industry.