Some Assembly Required

Some Assembly Required

By Pablo SamoilysTechnology
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Some Assembly Required episodes

  • Video Game Design – S3 Ep. 4

    join George and Pablo in an exploration of one of their shared favorite activities, video games! We discuss factors and stages of game development, their history, and how they differ between the USA and Japan. We also highlight a few favorites that stand out as true marks of innovation in this industry of design!

    43 min
  • How'd We COP? with Claire Potter [Part 2] – S3 Ep. 2

    Part 2! If you've not listened to part 1, do that first and then come back to this.


    The 26th Conference of Parties, or COP26 has just concluded, so George and Pablo sat down with their wonderful lecturer and Circular Economy expert Claire Potter to discuss the results of each day. Listen in to hear the wins, the losses, and most importantly the GreenCocks! Follow us on Instagram: @assemble.it


    Read more about COP26: https://news.sky.com/story/cop26-the-key-agreements-from-glasgows-climate-summit-12457842

    Read about India's fossil fuel perspective: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-didnt-replace-coal-phase-out-with-phase-down-at-cop-26-govt-sources/articleshow/87763843.cms

    Buy Claire's new book! https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/claire-potter/welcome-to-the-circular-economy/9781913947125/

    27 min
  • How'd We COP? with Claire Potter [Part 2] – S3 Ep. 3

    Part 2! If you've not listened to part 1, do that first and then come back to this.


    The 26th Conference of Parties, or COP26 has just concluded, so George and Pablo sat down with their wonderful lecturer and Circular Economy expert Claire Potter to discuss the results of each day. Listen in to hear the wins, the losses, and most importantly the GreenCocks! Follow us on Instagram: @assemble.it


    Read more about COP26: https://news.sky.com/story/cop26-the-key-agreements-from-glasgows-climate-summit-12457842

    Read about India's fossil fuel perspective: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-didnt-replace-coal-phase-out-with-phase-down-at-cop-26-govt-sources/articleshow/87763843.cms

    Buy Claire's new book! https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/claire-potter/welcome-to-the-circular-economy/9781913947125/

    27 min
  • Do I know you? – S3 Ep. 1
    Welcome back to Some Assembly Required! We're back for Season 3! Join Pablo and George in a deep dive of everything Facial Recognition and Surveillance, between terrifying overreach and exciting new technology! || Follow us on Instagram: @assemble.it
    35 min
  • Disassembled – S2 Ep. 13
    The conclusion to Some Assembly Required, Season 2! Join George and Pablo for a season recap, plus some fun anecdotes and bonus clips that we've edited out of the past 12 episodes. We'll see you in the Autumn with SEASON 3!
    Keep in touch on Instagram: @assemble.it
    38 min
  • Remaking the World with Emeline Brule – S2 Ep. 12
    In this episode we welcome our wonderful lecturer and accessibility expert, Emeline Brule! Join us as we discuss accessibility and where it lies within society and design. We cover the importance of learning about accessibility and involving people of all needs in the design process.
    Check out Emeline's research: https://emelinebrule.net/
    44 min
  • Failures in Design – S2 Ep. 11
    From Google to Nike, it's safe to say that every company has had their fare share of design failures. Join George and Pablo today as they discuss some of these flops and how they've affected the industry as a whole - Plus, a bunch of fun anecdotes about our own terrible ideas.
    34 min
  • Golden Scars [Kintsugi] – S2 Ep. 10

    This time George and Pablo are discussing the Japanese repair art of Kintsugi - literally ‘Golden Repair’. Where did this technique of creating golden sealed cracks come from? How is it being used today? Listen now to find out!

    25 min
  • Golden Scars (Kintsugi) – S2 Ep. 10
    This time George and Pablo are discussing the Japanese repair art of Kintsugi - literally ‘Golden Repair’. Where did this technique of creating golden sealed cracks come from? How is it being used today? Listen now to find out!
    25 min
  • In The Loop with Claire Potter – Ep. 9
    In this episode we welcome professional designer, circular economy expert and our own lecturer, Claire Potter as we delve into the world of circularity! How does the products and services we use impact the climate and environment around us? Where does the responsibility lie? How can we make our lives more circular? Listen for answers to all these questions and more about how you yourself can live a more sustainable lifestyle!
    Follow Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairepotterdesign/
    Check out Claire’s new book in September and visit the accompanying website: https://onecircular.world/
    44 min

About Some Assembly Required

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This is Some Assembly Required, a bi-weekly design podcast co-hosted by Pablo Samoilys and George Wyeth, two Product Design students at the University of Sussex. Each episode we delve into a niche within Tech, Product Design and Sustainability, taking apart the impact and future of these innovations.