The Process

532 *ENCORE* - Stephen Bykowy On Taking Breaks And Finishing School


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Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!


Today, we're joined once more by Stephen Bykowy, a Humber College Industrial Design Alumni and solid mate. Stephen first appeared on Episode 074 of The Process Podcast, back in December 2020. Since then, Stephen has finished his thesis, graduated from school and found a job in the design industry.


Today, we chat about his success finishing his award winning thesis project and the ACIDO Rocket Show, the mental struggle of finishing school and why it's so important to take breaks and take care of your mental health.

On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:


  • Lucky numbers
  • Harry Potter fandom
  • Catching up on Stephen's thesis project
  • Critiquing videos
  • ACIDO Rocket SHow
  • The most important lesson's from thesis
  • Make an effort to collaborate
  • Finishing school
  • Truly, do what you love
  • Diving into the automotive industry
  • Finding work post graduation
  • Turning off your school brain
  • It's okay to take a break
  • High functioning depression
  • The importance of balance
  • Taking a break from Instagram
  • The key to making connections
  • All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!


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    The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school,  personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.

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