The Process

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The Process is a podcast created by best mates and industrial designers, Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, perso... more

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How many episodes does The Process have?

The podcast currently has 590 episodes available.

The Process episodes:

March 24, 2023531 *ENCORE* - Bruce Thomson On Imposter Syndrome
Bruce Thomson is a professor of Industrial Design at Humber College, teaching visual communications and automotive design studio classes. Bruce has many extensive years of teaching and freelance design experience, as well as working as a designer for Ford in Europe. Bruce went to college at OCA and later returned to education to pursue his Masters in Vehicle Design at the RCA. Bruce is a good mate and always brings a great laugh!

We chat about the importance of working amongst the right people, how industrial design is the last renaissance in our modern world and what its like working as a designer at Ford.
On today's episode of "The Process" we discuss:
Online learning

Being amongst the right people

Creative upbringing

Discovering industrial design

The last renaissance

Pursuing a masters degree

Being a designer at Ford

Transitioning into teaching

The biggest learning from being a professor

Investing in yourself

Defining success

All the links, all the time!

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https://www.instagram.com/theprocess__podcast/

Bruce Thomson //
Behance: https://www.behance.net/thomsonstudio
Sketchsite: https://brucethomsonstudio.com/
Contact: [email protected]

Zak Watson //
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zak-watson-48618517a/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/zakwatson

Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylantorraville/
Website: https://dylantorraville.com
Portfolio: https://dylanjtorraville.myportfolio.com/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/dylantorraville

Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!

The Process is a podcast created by Toronto based industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
1h 25min
March 22, 2023530 *ENCORE* - Dave Filar Wants You To Put In The Work
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!

We are joined today by Dave Filar! Dave is the Design & Development Manager at Vibram, but beyond that, he's an artist, an immigrant, a creative, a runner, a podcast host, a designer, a person whose on a continual path to learn something new everyday. This chat is packed full of creative insight, tough lessons and hard facts.

We chat about the importance of personal challenges to develop your character, why everyone needs to stop searching for a shortcut and how podcasting has become an act of service.
On today's episode of "The Process" we discuss:
Dave's origin story

Gaining independence

Getting a job before graduation

Learnings from the painting process

You don't need to buy a house

Break down your goals into simple terms

The 75 Hard Challenge

Building discipline

Running a marathon in Estonia

Stop looking for a shortcut

Motivation is bullshit

How do you find your passions

Podcasting is an act of service

Dave's clothing brand Devonshire

Your brand is your child

The importance of empathy

How do you define success?
All the links, all the time!

Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
https://www.instagram.com/theprocess__podcast/

Dave Filar //
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfilar1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.filar/
Website: https://www.davidfilar.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NoBVCAsWgnBMjNzr5MeeX?si=PsRc-citTju7VlczcOT7PA&dl_branch=1

Zak Watson //
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zak-watson-48618517a/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/zakwatson
Website: https://www.zakwatson.com/

Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylantorraville/
Website: https://dylantorraville.com
Portfolio: https://dylanjtorraville.myportfolio.com/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/dylantorraville

Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!

The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
1h 19min
March 20, 2023529 *ENCORE* - Engineering Ingenuity & Recreational Trespassing With Lachlan McVie
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!

We chat about the ingenuity of industrial designers, professional vs personal success and recreational trespassing.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
Politics

Rekindling design interest

Ingenuity of industrial design

First year experiences

First job stories

Learnings from General Dynamics

Meeting James

Personal vs professional success

Composite manufacturing

Recreational trespassing

Rolex's and pocket knives

NFT's & art

What are we interested in?

Sustiainability
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!

Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
https://www.instagram.com/theprocess__podcast/

Zak Watson //
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zak-watson-48618517a/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/zakwatson
Website: https://www.zakwatson.com/

Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylantorraville/
Website: https://dylantorraville.com
Portfolio: https://dylanjtorraville.myportfolio.com/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/dylantorraville

Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!

The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
2h 19min
March 17, 2023528 - Design Inside A Terrarium - Part 2
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!
Today we chat about designing a cactus zen garden, intentionally designing our spaces to promote productivity and why it's so essential to design things that are built to last.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
Complicating industrial design

Cactus Zen gardens

Designing our spaces to be more intentional

It's the little creative details that matter

Built to last

Shooting film in Finland
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!
For Industrial Design related business inquiries:
Big Design Company Website: www.bigdesigncompany.com
Big Design Company email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
Zak Watson //
LinkedIn
Behance
Website
NFTs
Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn
Website
3D Dyl
Behance
Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!
The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
39min
March 14, 2023527 - Design Inside A Terrarium - Part 1
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!
Today we chat about Zak's highlights from IKEA, designing Kangasaur creatures and the power of design.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
Zak's highlights from IKEA

Buying a plant for the first time

Models & terrariums

Dinos in a terrarium

Designing Kangasaur creatures

The power of design

Complicating industrial design processes
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!
For Industrial Design related business inquiries:
Big Design Company Website: www.bigdesigncompany.com
Big Design Company email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
Zak Watson //
LinkedIn
Behance
Website
NFTs
Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn
Website
3D Dyl
Behance
Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!
The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
28min
March 10, 2023526 - The Non-Traditional Path - Part 2
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!
Today we chat about learning 3D programs, showcasing concept art in a portfolio and Zak's apron.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
Learning blender

Blender & AI

Showcasing concept design projects in a portfolio

The mindset to build things

Building an apron
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!
For Industrial Design related business inquiries:
Big Design Company Website: www.bigdesigncompany.com
Big Design Company email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
Zak Watson //
LinkedIn
Behance
Website
NFTs
Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn
Website
3D Dyl
Behance
Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!
The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
37min
March 07, 2023525 - The Non-Traditional Path - Part 1
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!
Today we chat about accumulating design knowledge, taking the non-traditional path and the pros of having an industrial design background.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
The big snow stor

Accumulating knowledge

Finding tutorials for concept design

Composition and storytelling

Zak's deep revelation

The non-traditional path

Dipping your toe into Engineering

Pros of having an ID background
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!
For Industrial Design related business inquiries:
Big Design Company Website: www.bigdesigncompany.com
Big Design Company email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
Zak Watson //
LinkedIn
Behance
Website
NFTs
Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn
Website
3D Dyl
Behance
Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!
The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
31min
March 03, 2023524 - Indugling Workaholism - Part 2
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!
Today we chat about picking something to be proficient at, why minimum work will always give you minimum results and turning off your thinking brain to get out of your own way.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
Pick a thing and be proficient

Show your work

Minimum work = minimum effort

Situation iteration

Don't be too precious with your work

Turn off your overthinking brain
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!
Afshin Mehin //
LinkedIn
Instagram
Card79.com
For Industrial Design related business inquiries:
Big Design Company Website: www.bigdesigncompany.com
Big Design Company email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
Zak Watson //
LinkedIn
Behance
Website
NFTs
Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn
Website
3D Dyl
Behance
Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!
The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
34min
February 28, 2023523 - Indugling Workaholism - Part 1
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!
Today we chat about how we can collect inspiration for personal projects, making space for workaholism and driving in shitty weather.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
Working towards concept art dreams

Collecting inspiration for projects

Strange Bones inspiration

Indugling workaholic tendencies

Driving in shitty weather

Making space for workaholism
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!
Afshin Mehin //
LinkedIn
Instagram
Card79.com
For Industrial Design related business inquiries:
Big Design Company Website: www.bigdesigncompany.com
Big Design Company email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
Zak Watson //
LinkedIn
Behance
Website
NFTs
Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn
Website
3D Dyl
Behance
Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!
The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
32min
February 24, 2023522 - No Blank Pages - Part 2
Industrial Design, Creative Inspiration & Personal Projects!
Today we chat about Ash Thorp as inspiration, trying out AI programs like ChatGPT and Midjourney, and replacing the blank page.
On today’s episode of “The Process” we discuss:
Ash Thorp as inspiration

The ethics of AI art

Trying out ChatGPT

Trying out Midjourney

Replacing the blank page

No blank pages

Strange Bones

To be the best, you need to train like the best
All the links, all the time! Industrial Design, Creativity & Inspiration!
Afshin Mehin //
LinkedIn
Instagram
Card79.com
For Industrial Design related business inquiries:
Big Design Company Website: www.bigdesigncompany.com
Big Design Company email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram! @theprocess__podcast
Zak Watson //
LinkedIn
Behance
Website
NFTs
Dylan Torraville //
LinkedIn
Website
3D Dyl
Behance
Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any questions or want to reach out!
The Process is a podcast created by industrial designers Dylan Torraville and Zak Watson. Dyl and Zak are picking up microphones to chat about their experiences in design school, personal projects and navigating the creative process. Oh yeah, and there will be some sweet interviews with other designers and friends too.
...more
35min

FAQs about The Process:

How many episodes does The Process have?

The podcast currently has 590 episodes available.