minor details: Recent Episodes
Nicholas Baker & James Connors
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.
We are excited to have Lucas Lappe on the podcast! Lucas is a design engineer and cofounder of Doris Dev and Canopy. James and Lucas through the Quirky alumni network and discuss the dynamics of the designer vs engineer relationship. Lucas talks about collaborating with design firms and working on some amazing projects like the Lalo stroller and Canopy Humidifier. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @idrawonreceipts, and @doris.dev . Special thanks to our sponsor @onshapeinc and our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
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We hop on a video call with Reid Schlegel to catch up and listen to his design horror stories. We listen to a few more story submissions and Nick and James give their horror story tangents. We also catch up and chat about the latest PS5 and Xbox. Our shoutout of the week is @mauriellodesign’s Design Theory on Youtube. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, @idrawonreceipts, and @reidschlegel. Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We hop on a video call to catch up about life. Nick talks about the stretch clock and launching the Kickstarter. James talks about LA life and the wildfires. We discuss the topic of finding jobs and whether interview projects are good or bad. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We had a chance to interview Amy Koudelka earlier this year. Amy talks about discovering design at her art high school and going on to study both industrial and toy design. She went on to work at Fisher Price and then took a spatula sabbatical at Lifetime Brands. Amy is now the SVP at Silvergate Media where she heads up the product development for a range of brands. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod ,@nickpbaker, @idrawonreceipts, and @amykoudelka . Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily and @idsadesign . Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are super excited to finally have Tim Zarki on the podcast. Tim talks about dabbling around with 3D modeling as a kid and discovering industrial design. While attending DAAP, Tim had a range of internships working for Fisher Price, Huge, Insync, and MNML. After graduating, Tim took on a full time role designing at MNML and found interest in visualization and rendering. Tim currently works at Oculus as a 3D artist and pursues a plethora of side projects in his free time. We talk about the value of personal work and presenting your projects, as well as answer a few questions from the listeners. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod ,@nickpbaker, and @_zarki_ . Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily and @idsadesign . Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are excited to participate in the 7 question challenge on youtube this week. James has a big announcement and Nick is making chairs. We answer questions about our inspiration, style, the good and bad about industrial design 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.
We are excited to have Julia Troy on the podcast this week. Julia talks about discovering industrial design from her art teacher and getting her first job at Evo design. After cutting her teeth at Evo Design, Julia went to work on more future forward projects at Fahrenheit 212. Julia talks about working at Quirky with James and pulling all nighters. Julia moved up to a director role at Quirky and shares insights on managing other designers. After Quirky, Julia talks about pursuing her freelance career fulltime and leading design sprints for companies. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod ,@nickpbaker, @idrawonreceipts, and @juliatroydesign. Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We hop on instagram live to try out a new podcast style this week. James is getting ready for his baby and Nick shares his process of selecting an intern. We talk about how to make your portfolio stand out from the crowd. We answer questions from the livestream about freelance work and our most influential projects. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Our shoutout of the week is @moluk_design . Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
Back in January, we had the wonderful opportunity to interview Stuart Harvey Lee of Prime Studio. Stuart talks about graduating from RCA and moving to NYC with just a suitcase. After cutting his teeth at Smart Design and Able Design, Stuart makes a leap of faith to start Prime Studio. Stuart talks about the ups and downs of running a studio as well as landing big clients like Harry’s and Ikea. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod ,@nickpbaker, @idrawonreceipts, and @primestudio_nyc. Special thanks to our promotional partners @letsdesigndaily and @idsadesign. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are back to do our first video chat podcast. James talks about his move to LA and has a big announcement. Nick shares a few updates from the past couple months. We talk about the coronavirus and how it has impacted the design industry. We want to hear from you and how this pandemic has affected your life. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Our shoutout of the week is @meghanpreiss_ . Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are excited to have Andrew Greenbaum on the podcast this week. Andrew talks about interning for Umbra and starting his career at Mash studios. Andrew went on to Lusive Lighting and talks about learning the sourcing and technical side of design. We dive into some of Andrew’s entrepreneurial endeavours and how he started a pool float company after one of his projects went viral. Check out Andrew’s work on aboutnowdesign.com, @andrew_greenbum, and pompomfloats.com . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod and @nickpbaker. Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
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.
We are excited to have Sean Davidson and McKay Nilson on the pod this episode. We dive into art direction, photography, and conveying the story of a product. We also touch on some of their style and background as well as their latest endeavours. Give them a follow @mckay.nilson and @seandavidson. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
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.
We are excited to have Dan Grossman back for part 2 of the conversation. We pick back up on Dan’s story going transitioning from Lifetime Brands to Prime studios and Martha Stewart. Dan shares his insights from these contrasting work environments. After working for Martha Stewart, Dan went on to work at Bark and then transitioned to his current role as the Associate Design Director at Smart Design. We wrap up by getting Dan’s thoughts on the future of ID and what he’s most excited about. Check out Dan’s work on dangrossmandesign.com, @dangrossmandesign, and @smartdesign . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are excited to have Dan Grossman on the podcast this week. Dan talks about growing up in NYC and only doing art classes senior year of high school. During college, Dan interned at Husqvarna and then went on to intern on beauty projects after graduation. Dan talks about working at Lifetime Brands and Project H. We dive down into the topic of world changing design and Dan shares his experience with designing for developing nations. Check out Dan’s work on dangrossmandesign.com, @dangrossmandesign, and @smartdesign . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Special thanks to our promotional partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
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.
James went to Dia Beacon. Nick has a leak in the studio. Google announces a whole new line of products, and Dyson scraps their car project. This week we talk about getting in the flow and riding the wave. We answer questions about utilitarian design and selecting your thesis project. 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 @craighillcompany. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreceipts. Support our partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
This week we recap the Core77 Conference. We share our thoughts on topics presented by some awesome speakers including Liz Jackson, John Maeda, and Francois Nguyen to name a few. 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 @thechrisdo . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts. Support our partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are back from a little break and catch up on life. James gives some updates on Idor. Nick is trying some supplements. We chat about the new products that Microsoft announced and tell stories about our times wearing convertible pants. We answer questions about showing confidential work, getting ideas when you shower, and studying abroad. 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 @design_plus_morna. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts. Support our partner @letsdesigndaily. Come join the conversation on the discord.
Reid is back this week and chats about his latest LEGO castle. Nick is diving deeper into VR with the new Valve Index. We give the obligatory iPhone 11 thoughts and impressions. Reid brings the heat with the topic of designers saving the world. We answer questions about knowing when the design is finished and organizing your files. 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 @catapult.design . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @reid.schlegel . Come join the conversation on the discord.
James has been shipping bottle openers. Nick went back to Texas. Frog launched a new passion project. We talk about sink marks. For the topic this week we discuss having to design around patents and existing designs. We answer questions about universal design and redoing sketches for your portfolio. 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 @charliewhiskeytango. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts. Come join the conversation on the discord.
This week James announces the launch of his design brand idor! Nick is working on updating his website. We dive into the micro detail of adding artificial weight to products. The topic this week revolves around how to foster good habits especially early on in your career. 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 @jamesowendesign . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
Scott Henderson is back for part two. Scott talks about the two articles that he’s written and around the drawbacks of design thinking and how nature influences design. We dive into some questions about Scott’s distinctive style, how he comes up with ideas, and how he keeps honing his skills. Check out Scott’s work on scotthendersoninc.com and @scott_henderson_inc . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are excited to have Scott Henderson on the podcast this week. Scott talks about his childhood and his passion for art. After going to college, Scott worked on lighting then worked on aircraft interiors at Teague design. Scott talks about his time working at Smart Design and working his way up to VP of ID. After Smart Design, Scott started his own studio as well as a houseware brand called Mint. Check out Scott’s work on scotthendersoninc.com and @scott_henderson_inc . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
James and Nick have a dispute over their toy helicopters. We take a bit to have a brainstorm around podcast activities. This week we talk about the people and moments that have influenced our design careers. We answer questions around almost object and how deep into the business side of things should a designer go. 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 @adammiklosi_design . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
James had a birthday and went to a VR experience. Nick is experimenting with things other than design. Nike releases a new shoe. We talk about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals. Stefan Sagmeister has left his studio to Jessica Walsh. We answer a question about grad school. 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 @dom.riccobene . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
James won a Red Dot Award. Elon Musk is tapping into our brains. Our topic this week is the value of letting concepts sit and distill. We answer questions about client deliverables and how to show work that is confidential. 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 @Sebastien.Baert . You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
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.
Reid Schlegel fills in for Nick this week. We talk about the Core77 Design Awards and both being a small part of products that got recognized. James interrogates Reid on the research practices he learned and used at Smart Design and Frog Design. We answer questions about the place of intuition in the process as well as Reid’s haircare routine. Our shoutout of the week is @mckay.nilson. 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, @idrawonreceipts and @reid.schlegel. Come join the conversation on the discord.
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.
We have Joey Zeledón pick up his life story after taking a sabbatical in Costa Rica. Joey talks about working at Smart Design and Steelcase. Joey discusses the backstory behind his Touchy Feely project. We dive into the topic of design research and Joey shares some news for his next venture in Barcelona. 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 @joey.zeledon . Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are excited to have Joey Zeledón on the podcast. Joey talks about growing up sketching shoes and attending RIT for industrial design. He interned at New Balance and Clark’s, which led him into a full time position at Clark’s after graduation. After designing many shoes, Joey decided to broaden his skillset and went to work at Continuum and Smart Design. We leave part one discussing Joey’s sabbatical in Costa Rica. Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you to BYU for inviting us out. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, @idrawonreceipts, and @joey.zeledon . Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are live at BYU this week. Nick chats about his trip to Europe. We discuss how to take a critique. We answer live questions from the audience about portfolios and moving beyond the junior level design work. Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you to BYU for inviting us out. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
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Reid Schlegel fills in for Nick this week. He talks about his presentation at Kean University. James is presenting at Arizona State University at the end of the month. Reid discusses his feelings on Karim Rashid's unpaid internships. We talk about networking for your first job and onward. We answer a voicemail about interviewing and a question about A.I. 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 @spearmintier. You can find us on Instagram @minordetailspod, @idrawonreceipts and @reid.schlegel. Come join the conversation on the discord.
Happy 1 year birthday to the podcast! James is back on instagram and Nick is going to Milan. In design news this week we discuss the recent article about Karim Rashid’s unpaid interns. We chat about how we deal with designer’s block. We answer questions about the importance of sketching nowadays and what exactly do those boxes do in the background of designers’ sketches. Our shoutout of the week is @romanomau . 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 @idrawonreciepts. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are live at Purdue this week. We chat about design at startups and our own personal experience. We answer questions from several members of the audience ranging from posting your work online to why is Dieter Rams important. Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you to @purdueidsa for inviting us out. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Come join the conversation on the discord.
Reid Schlegel fills in for James this week and shares some new projects he’s been working on. Nick and James are coming to Purdue for a live podcast. In design news, the new Vessel structure that opened up this week in NYC. We dive into the topic of in-house vs consultancy. We answer questions about qualitative research and multidisciplinary designers. 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 @reid.schlegel. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We sit down with designer Katie Lim this week. Katie shares her backstory and experience designing toys for kids and dogs. We dive into the topic of working too hard and burning out. 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 @idrawonreciepts. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We are coming to BYU for a live podcast. In design news this week Hawraf studio shuts down and releases all of their studio documents to the public. It’s that time of the year again to start applying to internships. We chat about our internship experience and share some tips. We answer questions about feeling jealous of other designer, and what will happen to design when we have the neural link. Our shoutout of the week is @studio_dtttww . 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 @idrawonreciepts. Come join the conversation on the discord.
James shares how life is without instagram and teases an award that he’s won. Nick has official moved out of the studio and released a sponsored project with Microsoft. We chat about curvature continuity in our newest segment, minor minor details. This week, we dive into a recent conversation about how much of the design process should we be sharing online. We answer questions about adapting to different companies as a freelancer, and what to do when a client asks you to copy an existing product. Our shoutout of the week is @johnorionyoung . 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 @idrawonreciepts. Come join the conversation on the discord.
We share some interesting updates from the discord and James’s dad. Nick talks about the difficulty of getting products produced. James praises Samsung’s new hole punch front facing camera. We unpack the topic of when to trust your intuition and when to research. We listen to our voicemail and chat about the who has the right to make up philosophies. We answer an email question about what will happen when we live in a digital realm and no physical products are being produced. Our shoutout of the week is @ligastudiofr . 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 @idrawonreciepts. Join the conversation on the discord.
This week, Nick had a birthday and James is still without instagram. We chat about the value of trends in design. We answer a voicemail question about having a particular design style. We also answer a question about calling out someone who has copied work. Our shoutout of the week is @matt.marchand . 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 @idrawonreciepts.
James shares some updates on his life without instagram. We started a discord to continue the conversations with you all. We chat about the Rams documentary and give our thoughts. For the topic this week, we discuss our personal design philosophies and practices. We had a good question about working as ID in the automotive space. Our shoutout of the week is @330.204.2590 . 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 @idrawonreciepts.
We are staying warm through the polar vortex. James comes up with velcro pockets. Nick got a new studio space. In design news of the week, Sebastian Errazuriz calls out Fabio Novembre for copying his bookshelf. We chat about the clutter in our lives and living a minimal lifestyle both physically and digitally. We had some great questions about working on your portfolio, transitioning from package design to ID, and balancing your social life during school. Our shoutout of the week is @mattchiama . Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to our gmail at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreciepts.
We sit down with Derek Cascio, assistant professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology and co-founder of 4th Law Labs. Derek tells a bit of his backstory about going to school for animation then discovering industrial design through concept art. After attending MassArt for ID, he goes on to a rich and busy career working for Philips, Staples and Hasbro as well as Co-founding Design Museum Boston, teaching at Wentworth and co-founding 4th Law Labs. We dive into his thoughts on the future of design education and how instagram has affected students and young professionals. Derek then sheds some light on the “save the world” notion in industrial 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, @idrawonreciepts, and @derekcascio
We are back from a month long hiatus and talk about what we did over Christmas and New Years. Nick started ReadySetProto and stopped Patreon. We discuss the Good Thing and West Elm partnership. Then we delve into the broader idea of if universal design has less character. We answer questions about design books and design in different states, and discuss not having enough time and saying no to clients. Our shoutout of the week is @speckofdustin_lab . Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to our gmail at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreciepts.
We sit down with Nik Bentel, designer and artist, to talk about his work and how he tells stories with design. Nik talks about growing up without video games in a home full of creatives. We chat about all the conceptual and commercial products Nik has designed. Nik tells us about his tips and tricks of storytelling and making sure the concept is the most important aspect of the design. You can check out more of Nik’s work on his instagram @nikbentel . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on @minordetailspod
We end a year of podcasting with our special Christmas edition season finale. We hang out and chat about the survey results. Congrats to the winner of the bend mirror. We take some time to reflect on our favorite moments of the pod and our year in general. We share some of our plans for next year. Thanks for everyone who listens and supports the podcast. You all mean the world to us. Give us a call on our google voicemail 1-646-494-4011 or send in a question to our gmail at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod, @nickpbaker, and @idrawonreciepts.
We pick back up on part 2 of the conversation with Michael DiTullo. Michael leaves Frog to go work for a little known speaker company, redesign the entire company from the ground up to become Sound United. After working there for 5 years, Michael moves on to pursue the dream of starting his own studio. We talks about the challenges and tricks to starting a studio. Michael also shares some stories from his more recent projects and working with clients. We close out by discussing what the younger generations of designer can improve upon. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @d2lo
We are excited to have Michael DiTullo on the podcast this week. Michael talks about his career as an industrial designer. How started out drawing products from the sears catalog and then almost got kicked out of RISD. He talks about landing his first job at EVO, after a summer of massaging his portfolio. Michael then goes on to work at Nike, Jordan, and Converse, telling awesome stories along the way. We chat about the move from Nike to Frog. Stay tuned next week for part 2 of Michael’s story. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @d2lo
We hunker down for an episode of all questions. Nick might have become a hypebeast and James has been doing some sketch demos. We answer questions about getting pigeon-holed, transferability of skills, royalties, managing side projects, design without marketing, advice for our junior design selves, sketching vs CAD, and how to getting back into design. Our shoutout of the week is @p_e_a_r_c_e .Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We brought in Reid Schlegel to discuss mindfulness in design. We dive deep into our experiences with the stress and anxiety especially as it relates to design. Reid shares some of his insights and tips for overcoming the struggles of design and perfectionism. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker, @idrawonreceipts, and @reid.schlegel
Nick gets to meet Dieter Rams with the help of Emily Engle. Hope you enjoy this quick mid-week impromptu podcast. You can follow us @nickpbaker and @notemilyengle
We sat down with industrial designer Paul Sohi to talk about his career and experience with generative design. Paul talks about his time in London starting a studio to now working with Autodesk. We dive into the details of generative design and how it might impact the future of industrial design. You can see some of Paul’s work @fuseps . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
Nick almost met Jony Ive. James critiques the new iPad Pro and talks with Nick’s mom. This week we chat about what we learned from Core77’s Now What Conference. We share our insights from many speakers including HAWRAF, Jamie Wolfond, Craighton Berman, Alex Daly, Emily Cohen, and Bompas & Parr. Our shoutout of the week is @jung_soo_park . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We are excited to have Kelly Custer, founder of Knack Design Studio, on the podcast this week. We talk with Kelly about how she went to school for automotive design, worked in a range of industries, and started her own design studio. Kelly gave great advice on planning out projects and tips on the importance of communication. You can view her work at @knackdesignstudio . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
James is back from vacation with some freelance advice. Nick’s been working on some new almost object products. We chat a bit about James’s new Nintendo switch. The topic this week is all about star designers and what we think they do. We answer a question about paid vs unpaid internships, thinking about engineering in your designs, and what kind of sketches we show to our clients. Our shoutout of the week goes to @nikbentel . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We chat about the Dieter Rams documentary. We tackle a long awaited topic of how we freelance and price our work. We answer a question about going to design school with no artistic background. Our shoutout of the week goes to @fedriosdesign . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
Nick loves VR and upgraded his phone. James dropped a new helicopter render and is sketching chairs. The founders of instagram resign, and we talk in depth about how we use the app. We answer a question about thesis projects. Our shoutout of the week goes to @day_toner . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
Nick just did his talk at the Apple store. James did a workshop for Reid’s sketching class. Stay tuned for a new project James has been working on. We swing back on the Apple conversation. The topic of the week is whether or not good design is subjective. We answer questions about crediting team members, why the general public is oblivious to ID, and focusing on your own style or matching a brand / other style. Our shoutout of the week goes to @bkid.co . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
James is back from his vacation in Italy. Nick stole his job while he was gone. Nick is talking at Apple and collaborated with @renderweekly. We chat about Apple’s new product releases. The topic of the week is portfolios. We answer questions about adding in non-ID work into portfolios, how to show your sketches, and do we ever get tired of design. Our shoutout of the week goes to @dino_design_sketches . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week James heading off to Italy for a little vacay. Nick is getting closer to launching Patreon. We chat about a very similar tilting lamp to the one Nick designed in school. We discuss the topic of design thinking and James sheds some light on what it really is. We answer questions about clever vs. innovative, design in art schools, and learning Mandarin. Our shoutout of the week goes to @janerichsen . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week Nick is learning a lot about how to make videos. James wired on his caffeine related project. We chat about a logitech’s new mouse and discuss the topic of digital fabrication vs traditional model making. We answer questions about measuring good design, dream location vs. dream job, and what we would’ve done differently as freshman. Our shoutout of the week goes to @spacegooose . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week James is still on vacation time. Nick has turned his bedroom into a full fledged audio/video production space. We chat about a new jacket made from graphene. We discuss the topic of crowdsourced design and debate the proper use of polls. We answer questions about finishing your fourth year of school and switching schools. Our shoutout of the week goes to @taekyeom . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week we chat about the new youtube channel and ad hoc royalties. We give a shoutout to Noguchi and his beautiful sculptures. Nick has found a way to use solidworks on his iPad. We discuss the topic of design school and are eager to follow vlogger Myrin on his journey after quitting school. We answer questions about getting pigeon holed, improving your skills, and company values. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week Nick talks about having Chris Ference help him out. We discuss the Microsoft’s new controller. James chats about his Muji pen holder feedback. We spiral down into the question of “Does there need to be a problem to create a new solution”. We answer questions about being a jack of all trades, getting feedback when you don’t work with anyone, and how to prioritize your personal projects. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week we chat with Seth Fowler, designer, youtuber, and footwear aficionado. We discuss hype culture, dad shoes, and our favorite shoes. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week we chat about our working together on our newest collaboration. James chats about his collaboration with @renderweekly. Nick shares updates on the glassware project. We talk about a new chandelier designed by IDEO and the proper use of ergonomics. We answer questions about confidence in your designs and making prototypes in school. Our shoutout of the week is @renderweekly . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We had our first live podcast at the SQ1 conference. James chats about his meeting with Craighton Berman. Nick recaps the conference. We answer live questions. Creative Session and Hector Silva join us for a bonus half hour. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
This week we just have a hang sesh. James chats about his vacation. Nick talks about the glassware project. We talk about new ways to brush your teeth and IGTV. We answer questions about design as a hobby and using cracked software. Our shoutout of the week is @the.well . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We continue our chat with our first guest, Reid Schlegel, about working in design consultancies, starting his instagram, and what he has planned next. This is the second part of a two part podcast. You can view Reid’s work at @reid.schlegel . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We sit down and chat with our first guest, Reid Schlegel, about going to school, getting internships, and his first few years after graduation. This is the first part of a two part podcast. You can view Reid’s work at @Reid.Schlegel . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We catch up on our week and chat about #doingdonutswithcs and Apple’s new measuring app. We discuss and debate whether the first idea is always bad. We answer questions about low volume vs. mass manufacturing and a few tips on growing your instagram. Our shoutout of the week is @joshowendesign . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
James finished the last watering can. Nick is back from living in the virtual world. We discuss design research and debate its importance. We answer questions about dating in the design community and form follows function. Our shoutout of the week is KYOSHY (THE KID) who created our awesome intro and outro. Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
We catch up after frolicking around NYC for the past two weeks. Nick is VR sketching in time square . James is making more progress on the watering cans with Reid Schlegel. We discuss the SQ1 Conference, the MakerBot outcome, and competitions in general. In design news we talk about two identical furniture lines. We answer questions about AI taking our jobs. Our shoutout of the week is @jung_soo_park . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
New York Design week is upon us. Nick strapping up the phat strap chair. James expands on his collab with Reid Schlegel. We discuss our process on the Makerbot competition. We answer questions about self promotion and self doubt. Our shoutout of the week is @jackstauber Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
James has some beef with the apple charger. Nick is feeling refreshed from going off the grid. In design news, we talk about how airline oxygen masks have a design flaw. We discuss design after design and the manufacturing process. We answer questions about the knowing when to stop designing, multidisciplinary design studios, and are podcasts the millennial bands. Our shoutout of the week is @_.lil.nes._ Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts
Nick has his VR shoes in a VR museum. James is collaborating with the king himself. We talk about new airline seat designs. We discuss the phenomenon of beautiful renders of careless design. We answer questions about the tactile experience, design awards, and engineers turning designers. Our shoutout of the week is @ryanputnam . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Please rate 5 stars and review on Apple podcasts
Lots of updates this week. James is opening bottles in style now. Nick rented a studio space. Phat strap chair is going to be shown during NYC design week. We still don't know what to make on our Makerbots. We discuss a big topic of how we became full-time freelancers. We answer questions about shortcuts to improve your skills, different CAD software, and should you specialize in a certain field of design. Our shoutout of the week is @joey.zeledon . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts . Please rate 5 stars and review on Apple podcasts
James is optimizing his new commute. Nick visits the Michael Graves College. We discuss how much inspiration one can take before it's considered copying. We talk about regional design styles, how prepared we were after school, and what we would do if design wasn't an option. Our shoutout of the week is @matttomasello . Send your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts .
Nick visits a VR museum. James is poppin bottles. We discuss sketching and give insights on our own styles. We talk about minimalism, trends, dad shoes, and going back to school. Our designer shoutout of the week is @knackdesignstudio . Send questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts .
We discuss the first pedestrian death by an autonomous vehicle, Design Within Reach being out of reach, the Prism nightlight knockoff story, product design vs. industrial design, and finding the positive in work that lacks purpose. Our designer shoutout of the week is @msaninm . Send questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts .
We discuss Apple vs. Google, "invisible design", improving our sense of aesthetics, and how to get your client to not choose the worst idea. Our designer shoutout of the week is @chrisference_ . Send questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com and follow us @nickpbaker and @idrawonreceipts .
In our first episode we discuss VR haptic controllers, our most difficult designs, influential designers, and designers block. Our designer shoutout of the week is @kadabracarl. Submit your questions to minordetailspodcast@gmail.com.