Conscious Design Podcast™

Welcome to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today our guest is Everett Frank. Everett first talks about his experience in the industry. Everett then talks more about the importance of locating and obtaining unobtainable parts and how to do it exactly. Everett then tries to answer how to resolve issues in the compliance sector as he and Ian realize this is a spot where many designers get stuck. Everett then talks about how they obtain good and reliable data for the engineers to work. Both Ian and Everett agree on the point that it is much better to start sooner than later and thinking about compliance should be one of your priorities early on. Everett then answers Ian’s question about his personal opinion on where the supply chains should improve. He also touches on some of the problems of startups today. In the outro, Everett wishes everybody the best and shares his sites where he is more than happy to be contacted.

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About Everett Frank:

Everett facilitates relationships between OEM’s and top EMS companies. He is also passionate about U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and global fairness.

Know more about Everett Frank here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/everettfrank/

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Welcome to another episode of Conscious Design podcast and today Ian is visited by Rich Goldstein who will talk a bit about patents. After Rich introduces himself he goes on and explains how he views the problematic of patenting and based on his experience and opinion when you should consider to patent and when it is useless. Then Rich continues to talk about the problem of very few patents being left for the people to take and how minor differences can win you a new patent for a new idea. Rich and Ian both talk about the defensive patent technique and Rich shares his share of criticism for this technique. Rich talks about how sometimes even a public product that is well known can cause patent problems if the patent is not done properly or is missing. Rich and Ian then both debate over design patents and how they are rising in popularity. Rich then invites people to check out his book or to get into contact with him.

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About Rich Goldstein:

Rich is on a mission to connect, protect and educate. He helps small businesses, start-ups, e-commerce and digital marketers, and investors with their quest to obtain patent protection. Along with his team of attorneys, he counsels individual investors and start-ups regarding the best steps to take for patent protection, when patent protection is available.

Know more about Rich Goldstein and Goldstein Patent Law here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardwgoldstein/

https://goldsteinpatentlaw.com/

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Welcome to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today Ian has an interesting guest from the world of data science, Scott Davis. Scott starts by introducing himself a bit and his work and talks a bit about data science as a field. Next Scott talks more about the storage of data itself and what happens with it then. Then Scott talks more about the process of data management and how to prioritize the right data for you. Scott then talks about the role of specialists in certain fields and how they fit into data science. Scott then discusses the role of data in smaller businesses and startups. Scott then uses a personal story and a metaphor to express how important data is and how it should be viewed by the person who has it available to them. Ian and Scott then explore the question of coding and how much coding is required during the process of data science. In the guest outro, Scott shares some of his details and invites the fans of the show to check him out and ask questions.

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About Scott Davis:

Scott is a seasoned data scientist, leader and strategist and an expert in business innovation,operational management, big data analytics, and process design. He has a passion for solving problems and creating solutions that drive better business solutions through the use of advanced analytics that generate business value.

Know more about Scott Davis here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/4scottdavis/

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Today Ian interviews Eric Ressler from Cosmic. He will share some of his insights in the world of making brands more impactful and visible to the customers. Eric starts off by introducing himself and what type of business he runs. Ian and Eric then talk about how many of his clients are not NGOs, who we often associate with doing good in the world. Eric then explains also about how some B-Corps ask for his services. Ian and Eric both then discuss how you can make brands separate from each other so the consumer has a clear idea of what they are going to buy. Eric then continues to talk more about if it is alright for a non-profit to be very profitable and what’s the “limit”. Ian then asks about what the main focus area of such organization be and Eric answers with ease and Eric also continues by taking a closer look and guiding the audience through a process of initial assessment. Eric ends the episode by inviting questions and leaving important links in the description.

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About Eric Ressler and Cosmic:

Eric launched Cosmic in 2009 and has been helping organizations launch, pivot and re-invent themselves ever since. He’s led the strategic growth of Cosmic - keeping it small, responsive, professional and fun.

As Creative Director, Eric has extensive expertise in digital design, brand development, digital strategy, brand extension and brand maintenance. Over the years, he has delivered complex web and brand projects for local Santa Cruz organizations, lifestyle brands and international brands.

Know more about Eric Ressler here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosmiceric/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-by-cosmic-inc-/

https://designbycosmic.com/

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Ian today welcomes Doc Hudson, the founder of Odin Materials, who will talk more about his production of hemp wood and how it might be a future for wood production. Doc explains what his product is and what exactly are the benefits of hemp wood. Doc also mentioned some future plans that he wants to realize as the company moves forward. Doc mentions future products, future plans and how he envisions the company moving forward. Don also explains the specific process behind making his product and how the plant of hemp can be used to make two separate products. Don says his goodbyes and invites everybody who is interested in hemp products to have a look at his website or to contact him personally.

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More about Doc Hudson:

Doc Hudson is a United States Army veteran who served for 9 years and left service with an honorable discharge in 2013. He hopes to eventually use their hemp products to create synthetic lumber that is renewable and more durable than real wood. With this lumber, he hopes to build affordable homes for the people that need them.

You can find Doc Hudson here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/doc-hudson-01b502206/

https://odinmaterials.com/

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Today Ian welcomes Amy Kurr at the Conscious Design Podcast and she will be talking about how she works with students in the STEM fields. She first talks about how she feels the industry is changing and then follows up with a brief commentary on how people don’t often realize their talents. Amy then talks about how you should feel special about yourself and realize what your strengths, passions and motivations are. Then she and Ian both comment on how extremely successful people just end up doing the same thing all over again. Amy then explains her definition of a minority and how she tries to help them. While talking about minorities he shares some practical tips and mindset changes that everybody should follow. In her final thoughts Amy shares some links in which you can find her and invites the audience to ask her questions, if the need arises.

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About Amy Kurr:

Amy is a disciplined, culturally inclusive engineer with a track record for persistently breaking barriers. Her passion is rooted in the interplay between humanity’s personal connection and dependency on materialistic items, especially those of polymeric composition. Her dream is to be a fearless and resilient leader of today’s youth and female population on the competition platform, in the field of STEM, and in the public safety industry.

Know more about Amy Kurr here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykurr/

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Today Ian welcomes Robert Creighton to talk a bit about education of designers. Robert introduces what he does and talks a bit about his journey and his mission. Then he moves on to discuss more where the classical education lacks a little bit and how is he trying to fix it and teach students a plethora of skills. Robert also talks about his personal vision for the future and he explains what he does to prepare his students for this world. Ian and Robert then talk about what the purpose of a product should be and how inexperienced students can correctly understand it and work with it. Robert then explains how asking dumb questions will help you advance in your chosen field. Robert and Ian both then talk about conscious design and slowly get to the importance of experiencing thing in your real life and not only virtually. The show ends with Ian and Robert both saying goodbye.

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About Robert Creighton:

Robert Creighton specializes in the conceptual development of interactive experiences and the design of educational environments for cultural institutions. His professional experiences bringing varied and complex subject matter to life has led to the development and design of wide ranging visitor experiences for museums, aquariums, science centers and corporate clients.

You may find Robert Creighton here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcreighton/

http://www.redcapestudio.com/

[email protected]

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Ian welcomes Keith Hutchings of the Comfortable Home Project to the podcast and they start off by introducing what Keith is doing and what the Comfortable Home Project is all about. Keith also explains the difference between design and technology. Keith also mentions some of his most interesting projects. Keith and Ian talk about the possibility of fixing a bad design. Keith and Ian talk a bit about sustainability and Keith shares his thoughts and process of marketing this idea to the people and uses some personal stories to hammer down some of the points. Keith also talks about the two main things or principles to remember when talking about this idea. Ian and Keith then discuss how to choose materials and the properties of each of them and go on to discuss tips on how to choose a house or construct one. Keith shares enormous amounts of insight through his stories and examples from different construction sites or houses and guides the listener to understand how to pick a house or construct one from scratch. Keith at the end shares his contact details and invites listeners to ask him questions or get in touch. 

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Guest Intro (0:07)

Importance of Design (3:08)

Can You Fix a Bad Design (13:21)

Marketing The Idea (21:20)

2 principles (24:38)

Choosing Materials (33:28)

Choosing a House (35:45)

Guest Outro (55:34)

About Keith Hutchings: Keith and his businesses’ mission is to change the way they build houses in Australia, but informing homebuyers that they have the option to own an energy efficient home. Everyone needs to be doing something about climate change, this is his part. 

You can find Keith Hutchings here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-hutchings-09927148/

https://www.thecomfortablehomeproject.com.au/

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Welcome back to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today Ian welcomes Lane Rasberry. Ian lets the guest introduce himself and his connection to Wikipedia. Lane quickly shifts to the topic of the community surrounding Wikipedia and reveals how it actually works there. Ian and Lane go ahead and discuss how Wikipedia deals with user data and how they try to keep the balance and generally the site in check. Lane then explains how in social media and major publications it is possible to quite easily push certain narratives or ideas only with the help of money. Then Lane explains how sources work and what is the difference between them. Lane and Ian also discuss how each article is created and how when you read the final product it is a cooperation between many experts, each putting their own skill to use. Ian and Lane talk a bit more about sustainability and how it works inside Wikipedia when dealing with this issue. At the end, Lane invites people to join the Wikipedia team if they feel like it.

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About Lane Rasberry:

Lane Rasberry is a Wikimedian-in-Residence at the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia. His interests include popular science, consumer protection, civic engagement, access to health information, clinical research, the Open Movement, data science, LGBT history, and Wikimedia projects.

You can find Lane Rasberry here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanerasberry/

https://datascience.virginia.edu/people/lane-rasberry

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Ian in the episode meets with Peter Sprague, an entrepreneur who has worked in many technology companies and has been an integral part of the industry for the past years. Ian begins the episode with a short intro and then Peter presents his new invention and talks about his most recent book recommendation. Peter then spend some time talking about his early beginnings and tells the story of how he ended up where he is today. Ian and Peter than discuss the unimportance of a plan and the importance of people. Peter transitions into a story about him starting his first newspaper and how that ended up. Ian to answer Peter’s questions talks about his background and how he began. Peter than mentions the importance of luck and creativity in business and shares some of his personal stories connected to the themes. Ian and Peter both then discuss the change the online working spaces and what does it lack compared to real life. Peter then shares his examples on how common household items today were not accepted in the past and how you can’t always rely on the opinions of others in terms of prediction of success of your product. But Peter also mentions how even the smallest notes from strangers or friends can change your life or inspire you. Peter and Ian end the episode with some final thoughts about the topics discussed.

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You can find Peter Sprague here:

https://sprague.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pesprague/

[email protected]

https://satellitedisplay.com/

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