Some Assembly Required

By Pablo Samoilys

This is Some Assembly Required, a bi-weekly design podcast co-hosted by Pablo Samoilys and

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

Some Assembly Required episodes:

December 08, 2021 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!
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43min
November 23, 2021 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/
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27min
November 23, 2021 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/
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27min
November 02, 2021 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
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35min
June 08, 2021 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
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38min
May 20, 2021 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/
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44min
May 04, 2021 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.
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34min
April 20, 2021 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!
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25min
April 20, 2021 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!
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25min
March 30, 2021 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/
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44min

FAQs about Some Assembly Required:

How many episodes does Some Assembly Required have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.