Some Assembly Required: Recent Episodes
Pablo Samoilys
This is Some Assembly Required, a bi-weekly design podcast co-hosted by Pablo Samoilys and George Wyeth, two Product Design students at the University of Sussex. Each episode we delve into a niche within Tech, Product Design and Sustainability, taking apart the impact and future of these innovations. || Follow us on Instagram for more: @assemble.it
It's been a while! Today we break into the shell of Pablo's final year Product Design project, Coral8. Tune in for an exciting breakdown of almost a year's worth of work, an an introduction to Coral8, a device that brings citizen science into the reach of recreational SCUBA Divers and Snorkelers. Check out Pablo's Instagram for photos of Coral8 and more details on the product.
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It's been a while! Today we break into the shell of Pablo's final year Product Design project, Coral8. Tune in for an exciting breakdown of almost a year's worth of work, an an introduction to Coral8, a device that brings citizen science into the reach of recreational SCUBA Divers and Snorkelers. Check out Pablo's Instagram for photos of Coral8 and more details on the product.
Follow us on Instagram: @assemble.it
Everything you know about this infamous game is a lie, plus some other cool things.
https://aeon.co/ideas/monopoly-was-invented-to-demonstrate-the-evils-of-capitalism
What is random? We think we know, but in truth we have no idea. This episode attempts to change that, and likely doesn't succeed, as randomness is a broad concept, and "true random" is rarely ever achieved.
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Joined by Cultural Studies student and budding writer Mathilde, George and Pablo delve into World Building, exploring the quirks of hard vs. soft reality development, and discussing their favorite notables within each.
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join George and Pablo in an exploration of one of their shared favorite activities, video games! We discuss factors and stages of game development, their history, and how they differ between the USA and Japan. We also highlight a few favorites that stand out as true marks of innovation in this industry of design!
Part 2! If you've not listened to part 1, do that first and then come back to this.
The 26th Conference of Parties, or COP26 has just concluded, so George and Pablo sat down with their wonderful lecturer and Circular Economy expert Claire Potter to discuss the results of each day. Listen in to hear the wins, the losses, and most importantly the GreenCocks! Follow us on Instagram: @assemble.it
Read more about COP26: https://news.sky.com/story/cop26-the-key-agreements-from-glasgows-climate-summit-12457842
Read about India's fossil fuel perspective: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-didnt-replace-coal-phase-out-with-phase-down-at-cop-26-govt-sources/articleshow/87763843.cms
Buy Claire's new book! https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/claire-potter/welcome-to-the-circular-economy/9781913947125/
The 26th Conference of Parties, or COP26 has just concluded, so George and Pablo sat down with their wonderful lecturer and Circular Economy expert Claire Potter to discuss the results of each day. Listen in to hear the wins, the losses, and most importantly the GreenCocks! Part 2 will arrive next week, subscribe so you don't miss it! Follow us on Instagram: @assemble.it
Read more about COP26: https://news.sky.com/story/cop26-the-key-agreements-from-glasgows-climate-summit-12457842
Read about India's fossil fuel perspective: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-didnt-replace-coal-phase-out-with-phase-down-at-cop-26-govt-sources/articleshow/87763843.cms
Buy Claire's new book! https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/claire-potter/welcome-to-the-circular-economy/9781913947125/
Welcome back to Some Assembly Required! We're back for Season 3! Join Pablo and George in a deep dive of everything Facial Recognition and Surveillance, between terrifying overreach and exciting new technology! || Follow us on Instagram: @assemble.it
The conclusion to Some Assembly Required, Season 2! Join George and Pablo for a season recap, plus some fun anecdotes and bonus clips that we've edited out of the past 12 episodes. We'll see you in the Autumn with SEASON 3! Keep in touch on Instagram: @assemble.it
In this episode we welcome our wonderful lecturer and accessibility expert, Emeline Brule! Join us as we discuss accessibility and where it lies within society and design. We cover the importance of learning about accessibility and involving people of all needs in the design process. Check out Emeline's research: https://emelinebrule.net/
From Google to Nike, it's safe to say that every company has had their fare share of design failures. Join George and Pablo today as they discuss some of these flops and how they've affected the industry as a whole - Plus, a bunch of fun anecdotes about our own terrible ideas.
This time George and Pablo are discussing the Japanese repair art of Kintsugi - literally ‘Golden Repair’. Where did this technique of creating golden sealed cracks come from? How is it being used today? Listen now to find out!
In this episode we welcome professional designer, circular economy expert and our own lecturer, Claire Potter as we delve into the world of circularity! How does the products and services we use impact the climate and environment around us? Where does the responsibility lie? How can we make our lives more circular? Listen for answers to all these questions and more about how you yourself can live a more sustainable lifestyle! Follow Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairepotterdesign/ Check out Claire’s new book in September and visit the accompanying website: https://onecircular.world/
Join us for a deep dive into the world of NFTs! Non Fungible Tokens are a new form of digital art that are taking the world by storm, but are they here to stay? We interview Kai Morton, a digital cryptoartist about how NFTs have revolutionized the small art space, as well as their numerous ethical and environmental concerns and some potential solutions. Follow Kai on Twitter and ClubHouse: https://twitter.com/AKaiMorton
Recently we joined the world in witnessing the next NASA rover landing on the surface of Mars. Perseverance is set with the exciting task of searching for signs of ancient life! Join Pablo and George as they discuss the mission itself and the possibilities being posed by Percy and his companion Ingenuity!
Welcome back to Season 2! Returning from our break, we discuss Nudge - Design that subconsciously pushes people towards certain actions or choices. Tune in for Norman Doors and more! And of course follow us on Instagram for this show's extras: https://instagram.com/assemble.it
Join George and Pablo as they discuss three recent sustainable stories. From the approval of lab grown chicken in Singapore, the innovation in bio-materials and turning to hydrogen to power the German rail networks! Listen in to discover some glimmers of hope for a sustainable future!
This week Pablo and George are joined by the show's first ever guest, Tomas Heasman! He’s joining them to talk about all things Theme Parks. From the rise of Disney, to the way they design the experiences of the customers, managing to even make queuing part of a fun day. It’s one complete escapism package, so buckle up as we ride through the design and history of these wonderlands! Follow Tomas: https://instagram.com/tomasheasman/ | Listen to Pick’n’Mix: www.mixcloud.com/PicknMixURF/
Welcome back! Is technology progressing too quickly for us all, or not fast enough? Should we be making sure people don't get left behind, or push as far ahead as we can? We discuss these questions and how the world is zooming beyond our imaginations in this episode.
Welcome back to Season 2! Today, George and Pablo delve into Skeuomorphic design - Concepts derived from previous design generations. Confused? So were we! Listen in while we discuss skeuomorphism's history, it's effect on design today, and the future! We'll be posting some extra bits on Instagram this week, so keep an eye out at @assemble.it
Some Assembly Required: Season 2 has begun! We begin by tackling the intersection of COVID-19 and Design, going in-depth into how society will change in a post-pandemic world. George and Pablo also discuss the show's next season.
This episode marks the conclusion of Some Assembly Required: Season 1. We'll be back on September 1st with an all-new Season 2! Today George and Pablo discuss their design process of creating and developing a podcast, reflect on the season, and look into what the future has in store! Follow us on Instagram to keep in touch during the break! We'll be active there, drop us a DM and say hi! https://instagram.com/assemble.it
This episode marks the exciting event of George completing his Undergraduate thesis. Joined by Pablo, they explore the world of Rewilding, Biodiversity and MOSS - and how it all all relates to design and the product that George has created! Check it out on our Instagram! https://instagram.com/assemble.it
Many of us spend a huge amount of time sitting at our desks, but have you ever really looked around and questioned what’s on it and how it’s evolved with you through your life? Well, that’s what Pablo and George are doing on this episode.
There’s a good chance you’re reading this on your mobile phone but, are we all becoming addicted to them? Do the benefits outweigh the negatives? Pablo and George are discussing all that and more as they dive into the design of social media apps and how they grab our attention… Oooo look, a notification!
Discover the breadth of Repairability and the controversies surrounding the right to repair in modern technology. George and Pablo discuss how repair has been perceived by society over time, the Open Source and Maker movements and how they’ve influenced design, and how a product’s lifecycle is a core aspect it’s identity. Learn More: https://opensource.org/ | https://creativecommons.org
In this episode, George and Pablo discuss the Internet of Things: What it is, what it does and how it's changing the world. From smart homes to smart cities, they cover the development of IoT technology, it’s future, and it’s numerous drawbacks.
George & Pablo tackle the tech giants: Apple, Google & Facebook, and how they handle (and misuse) Data. They discuss Cambridge Analytica’s Political manipulation and “The Great Hack”, the hidden power of Data within society, and how GDPR and save web practises are beginning to return control to the individual. Learn More: "The Great Hack" on Netflix | https://spoti.fi/3bdtZOy | https://mozilla.org
This episode, George and Pablo each bring a number of products with origins that trace back to NASA, discussing the infamous space pen, foil blankets, ski goggles and more! They also unravel the obscure stories behind barcodes and velcro, two inventions with unique origins, and speculate on future projects from upcoming Artemis, Starlink and SpaceX projects. Learn More: spinoff.nasa.gov
This episode, George and Pablo delve into the world of electric vehicles, discussing the "Tesla experience", the growth of the EV market, lithium-ion batteries and why electric aviation is still far from reality. They go in-depth into the era of clean energy options for public transport and how they have been, will be or should be applied to cities across the globe.
In this episode, George and Pablo discuss the evolution of Minimalism within design and it’s trends, the idea of a minimalist society and the individuals driving it forward, and the limits of minimalism in the balance of form and function.
In this debut episode, By Design, George and Pablo introduce themselves and discuss their aspirations for the podcast. They explore their past and current design projects, interests and backgrounds, as well as ideas on developing a new podcast.