Ep. 29 - How to Become an "Idea Factory"
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss four lessons I learned from the Bell Labs "Idea Factory". If you want to understand how good ideas are developed and incentivized it is imperative tha...
13 Feb 202332min
Ep. 28 - Design Lessons from the Q-Collar
In this episode, I follow up on last weeks episode to provide some design principles and takeaways from the Q-Collar. I discuss three primary takeaways: 1) Simple is Hard 2) Change Your Perspective 3)...
6 Feb 202321min
Ep. 27 - In Review: Q-Collar (How To Protect Your Brain)
In this episode I go through the website for the innovative new product called the Q-Collar. This simple yet effective device has been proven to reduce traumatic brain injury (TBI) in athletes as well...
30 Jan 202341min
Ep. 26 - Flexibility vs. Usability (It's Tradeoffs All The Way Down)
What is the tradeoff between flexibility and usability? When should you favor a flexible product over a usable product? How does flexibility impact efficiency in design? I answer all of those question...
23 Jan 202315min
Ep. 25 - A Call To Criticism
In this week's episode I present a Call to Criticism! Criticism of this podcast. I want to hear your thoughts. What do you like about Design30? What do you not like? What about the podcast interests y...
16 Jan 20239min
Ep. 24 - Fitts's Law: Why Are E-Stop Buttons Big and Close?
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast, I provide a description of Fitts's Law and how it is exemplified in the design of an emergency stop button. In addition, I provide several examples which show ...
9 Jan 202319min
Ep. 23 - 80/20 Rule
Happy New Year and happy 2023! In this 23rd episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss the 80/20 rule. First I provide a little background on the origin of the rule and then dive into some definitions ...
2 Jan 202318min
Ep. 22 - Double Diamond Model for Creativity and Design
In this episode I discuss the Double Diamond Model and how it can be utilized to improve creativity in your design process. Through divergent and convergent thinking, the Double Diamond Model allows d...
26 Des 202218min
