Some Assembly Required

Some Assembly Required

By Pablo SamoilysTechnology
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Some Assembly Required episodes

  • Just for Fungible [NFT] with Kai Morton – S2 Ep. 8
    Join us for a deep dive into the world of NFTs! Non Fungible Tokens are a new form of digital art that are taking the world by storm, but are they here to stay? We interview Kai Morton, a digital cryptoartist about how NFTs have revolutionized the small art space, as well as their numerous ethical and environmental concerns and some potential solutions.
    Follow Kai on Twitter and ClubHouse: https://twitter.com/AKaiMorton
    38 min
  • Red Rover – S2 Ep. 7
    Recently we joined the world in witnessing the next NASA rover landing on the surface of Mars. Perseverance is set with the exciting task of searching for signs of ancient life! Join Pablo and George as they discuss the mission itself and the possibilities being posed by Percy and his companion Ingenuity!
    29 min
  • Gentle Nudge [Design] – S2 Ep. 6
    Welcome back to Season 2! Returning from our break, we discuss Nudge - Design that subconsciously pushes people towards certain actions or choices. Tune in for Norman Doors and more! And of course follow us on Instagram for this show's extras: https://instagram.com/assemble.it
    33 min
  • Sustainable Strikeback! – S2 Ep. 5
    Join George and Pablo as they discuss three recent sustainable stories. From the approval of lab grown chicken in Singapore, the innovation in bio-materials and turning to hydrogen to power the German rail networks! Listen in to discover some glimmers of hope for a sustainable future!
    32 min
  • Destination Imagination with Tomas Heasman – S2 Ep. 4

    This week Pablo and George are joined by the show's first ever guest, Tomas Heasman! He’s joining them to talk about all things Theme Parks. From the rise of Disney, to the way they design the experiences of the customers, managing to even make queuing part of a fun day. It’s one complete escapism package, so buckle up as we ride through the design and history of these wonderlands!

    Follow Tomas: https://instagram.com/tomasheasman/ | Listen to Pick’n’Mix: www.mixcloud.com/PicknMixURF/

    43 min
  • Superfast Technology – S2 Ep. 3
    Welcome back! Is technology progressing too quickly for us all, or not fast enough? Should we be making sure people don't get left behind, or push as far ahead as we can? We discuss these questions and how the world is zooming beyond our imaginations in this episode.
    42 min
  • Familiar Past [Skeuomorphism] – S2 Ep. 2
    Welcome back to Season 2! Today, George and Pablo delve into Skeuomorphic design - Concepts derived from previous design generations. Confused? So were we! Listen in while we discuss skeuomorphism's history, it's effect on design today, and the future! We'll be posting some extra bits on Instagram this week, so keep an eye out at @assemble.it
    28 min
  • A Whole New Normal – S2 Ep. 1
    Some Assembly Required: Season 2 has begun!
    We begin by tackling the intersection of COVID-19 and Design, going in-depth into how society will change in a post-pandemic world. George and Pablo also discuss the show's next season.
    30 min
  • Designing a Podcast – Ep. 10
    This episode marks the conclusion of Some Assembly Required: Season 1. We'll be back on September 1st with an all-new Season 2!
    Today George and Pablo discuss their design process of creating and developing a podcast, reflect on the season, and look into what the future has in store!
    Follow us on Instagram to keep in touch during the break! We'll be active there, drop us a DM and say hi! https://instagram.com/assemble.it
    30 min
  • The Wilder Side – Ep. 9
    This episode marks the exciting event of George completing his Undergraduate thesis. Joined by Pablo, they explore the world of Rewilding, Biodiversity and MOSS - and how it all all relates to design and the product that George has created!
    Check it out on our Instagram! https://instagram.com/assemble.it
    31 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.