Drew Eakins, North American Marketing Manager for Hestra Gloves talks about how students can break into the industry, his role and many hats as a marketing manager, and his pathway into the outdoor industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-eakins-82566b9/

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The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

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Dawn Thao-Yang, Director of Global Product Design at Carhartt talks with OPDD students about her transition from fast fashion to creating durable, heritage product and the day to day of design leadership.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-thao-yang-97bb33a/

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Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

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The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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Dr. Julie Lamarra (USU) and Kris Romig (NASA Commercialization), talk about their recent partnership challenging Design Thinking students to utilize NASA materials to change the outdoor industry.

https://technology.nasa.gov/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-lamarra-ph-d-5b2b4a183/

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

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Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

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The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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Carly Lansche, Cache Trails Planner for Cache County gives an update on all things trails for 2021 and some things to look forward to in 2022.

https://www.cachecounty.org/trails/

https://www.instagram.com/trailscache/?hl=en

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Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

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The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

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Dr. Rachel Gross, professor of history and gear historian, shares her insights on the history of the outdoor industry from the buckskin era to modern day. Dr. Gross brings a unique perspective looking at the outdoor industry within the larger context of historic events.

Read more of Dr. Gross’s work on her website:

https://rachel-gross.com/

You can also find Dr. Gross on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/rachelsgross

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The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

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Leander Angerer, Creative and Founder behind Racing Atelier, talks about blending synthetic and natural materials to create beautiful and functional handmade packs in Bavaria.

https://racing-atelier.com/

https://www.instagram.com/racingatelier/?hl=en

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https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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Damon Morris, formerly the Senior Development Manager of Collaborations at The North Face (now VP of Outdoor at K2), talks with students about the role of product management in bringing great product to market.

Damon Morris LinkedIn

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

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The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with Burton archivist, Todd Kohlman about the origins of the Burton archive, their favorite items in the collection, and how archives are used by the brand.

Todd Kohlman Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/tkohlman/

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https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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Josie Kinney, Director of Business Development, talks about the importance of repair, her work at Rugged Thread, and the growth of recommerce.

Josie Kinney LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-kinney-0904b110a/

Rugged Thread

https://www.ruggedthread.com/

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Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

On this episode David Gibson, a Product Manager for New Balance talks with OPDD students about the role of a PLM as a Quarterback, the day to day of the position, and how he helps bring product to market.

David Gibson LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gibson-864bb147/

Watch these conversations on YouTube!

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Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd