Unpacking Design

As Mike and Tim transition to creating video based content, both of them are trying different methods and platforms. What is it like to go live and share the process of designing architecture with software like SketchUp? What are some of the differences between live video streaming and YouTubing? Learn more about Mike’s livestreaming and Tim’s YouTube endeavors in this episode of design life.

Every designer has a set of tools that they always use as they develop their projects. From laptops to tablets and cameras to sketchbooks, each person has a specific brand and type of tool that is specific to their preferences. What platform can we use to compile our latest and greatest gear to share with other designers around the world to make it easier for them to find and purchase them? Learn more about Kit along with what Mike and Tim would include in their personal travel kits in this episode.

Everyone encounters barriers at the onset of every new pursuit that often revolve around the issue of not having the right, or best, gear available. This leads to the common statement, “I would do it if I had “X”, fill in the variable with the equipment, software, and other things that we feel we need. In today’s world, what camera related gear do we really need to start a YouTube channel? Learn more about Mike and Tim’s views on the basic camera equipment needed to start developing video content in this episode.

What is the process like for a designer in the early stages of launching a YouTube channel focusing on designing and making products? How do we stay motivated to produce content when working from home leads to feeling exhausted by the end of our work day? Learn more about Mike and Tim’s latest endeavors in this episode of design life.

With a majority of the nation working from home during the spread of COVID-19, many designers find themselves struggling to maintain normal work-life balance. What are some things that designers can do to stay productive while working from home? Learn simple tips and tricks to help you maintain your productivity while working from home in this episode.

One of the most harmful aspects of working at an office, both away and at home, are the long hours we spend sitting at our desk. Although most people know that they should get up and stretch every hour, many people often forget to do it. How can we ensure that we have the proper support for our posture to help us stay as healthy as possible as we sit through a majority of our day? Learn more about how the Embody Chair by Herman Miller supports one’s health and posture from Tim’s experience using it since 2015 in this episode.

During COVID-19 where everyone is staying at home to stop the spread of the virus, how do designers find a common place to meet up and decompress after long weeks working at home? What do some designers do with more time at home? Learn more about virtual happy hours and how they help designers in a time where everyone is living and working at home as well as what it’s like to start recording videos to share on YouTube in this episode of Design Life.

From the time of the previous Masterclass episode in 2018 to 2020, there have been lots of new courses developed and added to the platform ranging from leadership to photography and sports. How can designers use the platform to further their education and implement it in their lives? Learn more about Masterclass from Mike and Tim in this episode.

Evolutions of technological gaming systems generally include subtle visual differences, but exponentially greater interior systems and performance upgrades. How does the evolution of the Playstation to its 4th generation look and performed when compared to previous versions? Learn more about how Mike and Tim sees the Playstation 4’s design and performance in this episode.

From building an Instagram account and writing a book to designing a skyscraper and setting up a space for starting a YouTube channel, this episode focuses on the latest projects that Mike and Tim are working on. How do you make time to pursue all the projects that you’re interested in? Learn more about how Mike and Tim are creating time in their schedules to focus on their long term projects in this episode of Design Life.