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FAQs about Some Assembly Required:How many episodes does Some Assembly Required have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
May 13, 2020What's on the Desk? – Ep. 8Many of us spend a huge amount of time sitting at our desks, but have you ever really looked around and questioned what’s on it and how it’s evolved with you through your life? Well, that’s what Pablo and George are doing on this episode....more25minPlay
April 28, 2020Appdiction – Ep. 7There’s a good chance you’re reading this on your mobile phone but, are we all becoming addicted to them? Do the benefits outweigh the negatives? Pablo and George are discussing all that and more as they dive into the design of social media apps and how they grab our attention… Oooo look, a notification!...more43minPlay
April 14, 2020To Fix or Not To Fix – Ep. 6Discover the breadth of Repairability and the controversies surrounding the right to repair in modern technology. George and Pablo discuss how repair has been perceived by society over time, the Open Source and Maker movements and how they’ve influenced design, and how a product’s lifecycle is a core aspect it’s identity.Learn More: https://opensource.org/ | https://creativecommons.org...more41minPlay
March 31, 2020The Connected World [IoT] – Ep. 5In this episode, George and Pablo discuss the Internet of Things: What it is, what it does and how it's changing the world. From smart homes to smart cities, they cover the development of IoT technology, it’s future, and it’s numerous drawbacks....more38minPlay
March 17, 2020Spy... Where? [Data] – Ep. 4George & Pablo tackle the tech giants: Apple, Google & Facebook, and how they handle (and misuse) Data. They discuss Cambridge Analytica’s Political manipulation and “The Great Hack”, the hidden power of Data within society, and how GDPR and save web practises are beginning to return control to the individual.Learn More: "The Great Hack" on Netflix | https://spoti.fi/3bdtZOy | https://mozilla.org...more46minPlay
March 03, 2020Tech from Space – Ep. 3This episode, George and Pablo each bring a number of products with origins that trace back to NASA, discussing the infamous space pen, foil blankets, ski goggles and more! They also unravel the obscure stories behind barcodes and velcro, two inventions with unique origins, and speculate on future projects from upcoming Artemis, Starlink and SpaceX projects.Learn More: spinoff.nasa.gov...more40minPlay
February 18, 2020Tesla & the Rise of Electric Vehicles – Ep. 2This episode, George and Pablo delve into the world of electric vehicles, discussing the "Tesla experience", the growth of the EV market, lithium-ion batteries and why electric aviation is still far from reality. They go in-depth into the era of clean energy options for public transport and how they have been, will be or should be applied to cities across the globe....more44minPlay
February 04, 2020ᴍɪɴɪᴍᴀʟɪsᴍ – Ep. 1In this episode, George and Pablo discuss the evolution of Minimalism within design and it’s trends, the idea of a minimalist society and the individuals driving it forward, and the limits of minimalism in the balance of form and function....more21minPlay
January 10, 2020By Design – Ep. 0In this debut episode, By Design, George and Pablo introduce themselves and discuss their aspirations for the podcast. They explore their past and current design projects, interests and backgrounds, as well as ideas on developing a new podcast....more10minPlay
FAQs about Some Assembly Required:How many episodes does Some Assembly Required have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.