Highlander Podcast
A podcast about the past, present, and future of the outdoor industry. Highlander is made possible by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in beautiful Logan, Utah.
Episodes
Nicole Bassett and Maura Dilley, the sustainability leaders behind Cascade Circular, talk with students about circular design, systems thinking, and challenge students to take on the critical design challenges we face.
https://www.cascadecircular.com/
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Elizabeth Goodspeed, a designer and the Casual Archivist joins the History of Gear to talk about how she incorporates archives into her process, archives as ingredients, and how designers can find better inspiration.
Check out the Casual Archivist newsletter, follow Elizabeth on social, and take a look at the list of archives she’s compiled.
Charles Ross, a Performance Apparel Specialist and Lecturer at the Royal College of Art, talks to students about the challenges designers face in creating a more sustainable world and their opportunity to create real impact beyond the apparel industry.
Connect with Charles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-ross-1464714/
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Bruce Johnson tells the story of UCO, a company known for developing the candle lantern, ice cream makers, and a variety of other outdoor products and their influence on iconic companies like Jansport and K2.
Get the book Fire and Icecream: https://www.ucogear.com/candle-lanterns/fire-and-ice-cream-fire--and--ice--cream?returnurl=%2fcandle-lanterns%2f
Learn more about UCO at https://www.uco...
Dr. Julie Lamarra a faculty member in OPDD and Scott Betty, VP of Footwear and Gear at Salomon North America talk about their recent collaboration, challenging students to explore opportunities to integrate NASA materials and technologies into the Salomon line.
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Peter Yee, former VP of Industrial Design at Oakley, talks about his contributions to creating iconic products at the brand, including the Oakley “O” and his journey into the world of product design.
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-yee-9613ab4/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/peteryeedesign/
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Yoji Kaneda, Product Line Manager at Danner Boots, speaks to students about his day-to-day role as a PLM, key skills and traits required for success, and the behind-the-scenes dynamic between design, development, and product management.
Yoji Kaneda
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoji-kaneda-584679184/
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Dick Tracy, inventor and innovator, talks about his contributions to the outdoor industry including the invention of the plastic buckle in a world dominated by metal fasteners.
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Spencer Wyatt, Director of Concepts and Surface Design at Allbirds, speaks to OPDD students about his interest in color and materials and the influence of Ninja Turtles on his design career.
Spencer Wyatt Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-wyatt-84b8237/
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Rhonda Summer, Design Director for Men’s and Women’s Outerwear & Outdoor at Under Armour and Katherine Connolly, a Graphic Designer at Under Armour, talk about the influence of archives on the design process and the power archival collections can have to influence future work.
Rhonda Summer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondasummer/
Katherine Connolly
Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn, educators and artists, shared how archives and a recent visit to USU Special Collections influenced some recent projects and art installations that explore the intersection of the outdoors and artistic expression.
Katie Hargrave
Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Clare Pavelka, Brand Archivist for Red Wing and Vasque, speaks at the 2022 Outdoor History Summit about her role and the creation and growth of the archive.
Clare Pavelka
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-pavelka-50b0578/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellowship
https://libguides.usu.edu/c.php?g=1082619&p=8616180
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
Catherine Acosta, Brand Archivist for Vans, speaks at the 2022 Outdoor History Summit about why history matters and the creation and growth of the Vans archive.
Catherine Acosta
https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-acosta-2778b2109/
https://www.instagram.com/bourgeoisspirituality/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellowship
Darren Ritten, Brand Archivist for Arc’teryx, speaks at the 2022 Outdoor History Summit about the origins of the corporate archive as well as the opportunities and challenges of building an archive from the ground up.
Darren Ritten
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-r-642aa92a/
https://instagram.com/mgssince1989?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Outdoor Recreation Archive Fell...
Stine Danielle, an artist who specializes in centering the voices of people of color in outdoor spaces speaks at the Outdoor History Summit about their time in the Outdoor Recreation Archive and her research as a 2022 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellow.
Stine Danielle
https://www.instagram.com/stine__danielle/
Outdoor Recreation Archive ...
Dr. Rachel Gross, Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado-Denver speaks at the Outdoor History Summit about their time in the Outdoor Recreation Archive and research on the history of big box and specialty retail in the outdoor industry. Dr. Gross was a 2022 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellow.
Dr. Rachel Gross
Outdoor Recreation Archive Fello...
Climbing legend Conrad Anker speaks at the Outdoor Recreation Archive Kamp Kit Exhibit opening at Utah State University. Anker talks about the history of the outdoor industry, the evolution of gear, and the challenges of a changing climate for product designers.
Conrad Anker Website
MEDIA:
Utah State Today
Robert Thomas, Senior Director - USA for Arc’teryx, talks with students about the qualities of a great product line manager and PLMs as the hub of the product creation process.
Robert Thomas | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthomas/
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On this episode of the History of Gear, two Marmot alums, Laura Miera, the VP of Technical Product Development and Randy Verniers, VP of International Sales talk about the early days of the company, the transition from domestic to international production, and the evolution of brands that go through multiple acquisitions.
Laura Miera Collection at Utah State University:
Sarah Al-Hussein, a product developer at Sanuk talks with first year product students at USU about their role as part of the product triad and the specific tasks of a developer in bringing footwear to market.
Sarah Al-Hussein
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-al-hussein-20485789/
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