In this episode we get deep into the heart of what drives a truly successful design and what are the makings of a great designer. Scott shares major life lessons and takeaways from his experience as an Industrial Designer and we discuss the naturally-occurring thread that ties us and all elements together- flow. By understanding and appreciating how this seemingly innate influence gravitates us toward one design/abstraction over another, we can unlock the key to generating universally attractive designs and augment our creative output.

About Scott Henderson:
Scott Henderson is among the top Industrial Designers working in America today. The product designs Scott has created for his global fortune 500 client base have become best selling industry disruptors. If you browse through his long list of designs, odds are pretty good you’ve owned or used one of his iconic products.

Aside from his world-renown and award-winning work in industrial design, Scott is a consistent generator of unique intellectual property, as evidenced by his portfolio of over 50 patents in the U.S. and Europe for novel innovations in fields as diverse as housewares and home accessories to consumer medical products and electronics. 

Scott’s work is included in the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Museum, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum and the Alessi Museum.

Over 90% of Scott’s projects have been mass-produced, a track record few designers can claim. His designs have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues for his clients. 

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