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March 06 116 - Are Bicycles Actually Beautiful?
James and Nick catch up on recent projects, from a Lego-inspired barricade moment to the surprisingly complex reality of building a two-ton “rock chair.”

They then dig into a bigger design question: what makes an object truly beautiful versus merely cool, playful, or hyper-functional—using bicycles, keyboards, and iconic industrial design examples as the spark for a spirited debate.

Music by KYOSHY (THE KID)
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1 hr 16 min
February 16 115 - The Return of Tangible Tech
James and Nick discuss the trend of incense holders, the "brutalism" of modern coffee machines, and the five-year development of Nick’s modular Strap Box. They also debate Dieter Rams’ design philosophy and the cultural shift toward "tangible" retro technology like iPods and digital cameras.
Music by KYOSHY (THE KID)
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1 hr 25 min
December 01, 2025 114 - Reunion
James and Nick catch up. James talks about a road barrier he designed. Nick talks about the Haybale and Jex. They discuss Ikea, Bambulab’s latest printer, and recent AI thoughts.
1 hr 35 min
November 27, 2023 113 - The Next Wave of 3D Printing
James and Nick catch up. James chat’s about his new son and coffee routine. Nick is writing essays. They discuss a renaissance of 3D printing.
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1 hr 7 min
September 27, 2023 112 - Afshin Mehin
Afshin Mehin is a designer and the founder of Card79. He discusses his design journey, working for Whipsaw and IDEO, starting his design firm, designing for Neuralink, and the future of design. Check out Card79.com

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1 hr 10 min
August 23, 2023 111 - Dan Harden
Dan Harden is the founder of Whipsaw and discusses his design journey, working for George Nelson, stories of Steve Jobs, starting his design firm, the business of design, his Skrolla chair, design values, and the future of design.

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1 hr 50 min
August 04, 2023 110 - The Great American Dyson Debate
James and Nick review the Strap Box and answer questions about daily practices, prelaunch jitters, Miro, licensing, and Dyson. Email us your questions at [email protected]

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1 hr 16 min
June 14, 2023 108 - Apple Vision Pro
James and Nick discuss their thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro. Email us your questions at [email protected]
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1 hr 9 min
April 19, 2023 107 - Don’t Believe Your Eyes
James gets settled in Pennsylvania. Nick launches the Super Chair. We discuss the future of design as AI matures to become a useful tool. Email us your questions at [email protected]

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1 hr 16 min
February 15, 2023 106 - Designers Critique Every Game Console
Nick launched his first sofa. James is dreaming about coffee. We discuss talk some juicy design news and rank the design of video game consoles. Email us your questions at [email protected]
1 hr 47 min

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Minor details is an industrial design podcast hosted by Nicholas Baker and James Connors. They share their opinions and stories about living and working as industrial designers in New York City.