Exploded View

It's been one year since we were all told to quarantine. In that time, so much has changed in the ways that we work. Being full time at home has forced us all to collaborate remotely, which is why I invited our next guest, Kelly Custer.  Kelly is the founder of an industrial design studio called Knack which does 100% of their work remotely. They've done this from day one, long before Covid-19 was in the picture. So as we ...

Have you ever thought about going out on your own and starting a design consulting practice?  Michael DiTullo, a talented and prolific designer who has worked with some of the biggest brands out there, steps through the journey he took to kicking off his own practice. From building contracts and setting rates, to maintain relationships with clients and business advice, Michael opens up about the advice that has helped him succeed a...

Today on Exploded view, we are going to explore the topic of diversity within our own industry with the cofounders of the Women in Industrial Design Chicago Chapter (aka WIID), Mallory Evans and McKayla Barber. Mallory and McKayla bring a unique perspective on the topic as Cofounders of WIID, but also as the next generation of successful designers working in our industry. The question we will explore today is how might we empower t...

It is said that a company’s brand exists in the minds of the consumer, the company can only do its best to influence that image. I love this interpretation because it means brands can’t just talk about what they believe is right, but also have to live it through their actions, products and services. Companies should make their products and actions speak for the brand as much as a tagline or advertisement. Authenticity is a buzz wor...

We all feel the effects of a changing global climate. This is why many designers and individuals in the product development field are interested in sustainability. The real question is, how do you actually take steps within your company to become more sustainable?  We chat with Emilee Campbell, Category Manager Equipment for Marmot, the outdoor apparel and equipment company. Emilee provides us her insights and experience into how t...

Today on Exploded View, we are joined by Joey Ruiter, an Industrial Designer who in his own words, "pushes the boundaries of the norm to transform everyday objects into products that are as useful as they are jaw-dropping”. His vehicles are currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design. He has also designed for brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase. Today we will be t...

In the corporate and freelancing world, we are all doing our best to keep things moving along as seamless as possible in 2020. That includes running workshops, brainstorms and innovation sessions--but in a completely new way, virtually. So welcome to part 2 of the Exploded View series on Innovation workshops. We are so lucky to have Laura Leenhouts, Innovation Manager at Newell Brands. She has been running a ton of virtual innovati...

If you are in the product development field, chances are high that you've participated/run an innovation session, workshop or brainstorm. So much times goes into the planning and execution of a great workshop, that we've created a two part Innovation Workshop series to help you out. Anuja Joshi, Sr. Design Strategist for Guardian Life Insurance joins us for the first installment. We'll discuss the lessons she's ...

We interact with experiences all the time, from grocery shopping, to education, and online retail shopping to healthcare. Sometimes these experience stand out as memorable (good or bad). How can we as designers create better experiences for our customers? Today on Exploded View, we will be talking about the 5E's of experience design. How can we think about each step in the process and make sure we are creating a journey that e...

We are joined today by Cheresse Thornhill, Director of SEED School @ Adidas.  Cheresse will be talking to us about Diversity in Design Education and how she is flipping the model of Design School on its head. We learn about her past with Jordan Brand & Nike, her experience with Magnet Schools, and finally all about S.E.E.D. School--a design program in partnership with Pensole at the Brooklyn Creator Farm supported by Pharrell W...

We are joined today by Cheresse Thornhill, Director of SEED School @ Adidas.  Cheresse will be talking to us about Diversity in Design Education and how she is flipping the model of Design School on its head. We learn about her past with Jordan Brand & Nike, her experience with Magnet Schools, and finally all about S.E.E.D. School--a design program in partnership with Pensole at the Brooklyn Creator Farm supported by Pharrell W...