In this episode of Design Life, Mike talks about his time at the Construct 2019 conference where he presented to over 30 people about burnout in the construction and design industry. Learn more about Mike’s first public speaking engagement and how it has changed his outlook for his projects and future endeavors in this week’s episode of Unpacking Design Life.

In order to get better at our pursuits in our lives, we need to know what our current strengths and weaknesses are so that we can embrace the things that work and change the ones that are holding us back. What does it look like when two close friends criticize each other and point out one another’s strengths and weaknesses? How can this help designers grow?

Whenever the latest edition of a tech device is released, there’s always a lot of criticism around whether the product was innovative enough for others to trade in their older devices. This is true for all tech products and more recently, it was evident in popular reviews of the iPhone 11 Pro. What does it mean to be innovative in a world where a product seems to have it all? Find out in this episode where we unpack the iPhone 11 Pro and talk about problems with innovation.

From traveling to Boston and preparing to speak at an upcoming conference to entering a design competition and developing projects focusing on low income housing and zero waste, Mike and Tim talk about what they have planned in October 2019 in this episode of Unpacking Design Life.

What alternatives do designers have to earn additional money on the side? One is elancing where designers can find potential clients on websites like Upwork and Fiverr and provide design services for a fee. In this episode, Mike and Tim talk about the possibilities that come with online platforms focusing around elancing.

How does the design of a shoe impact the performance of the person wearing it for specific activities? Why are there so many different types of shoes for every sport? Learn more about the importance of design in relation to footwear and performance in this episode where Mike and Tim unpack running footwear.

What is involved in the process of preparing for a public speaking engagement at a conference? How do you decide what to do after you complete a long-term goal related to a blog you’ve built? In this episode, Mike talks about his process of developing his presentation and his strategy for his presentation at the Construct conference and Tim talks about his next big goals for his life, blog, and career.

There are many people seeking and embracing alternative means of transportation in major metropolitan areas where traveling through either public or private means is often unreliable. One of the latest trends is e-scooters with a popular one from Boosted Boards (maker of a popular motorized long board skateboard) called the Boosted Rev that has a top speed of 24 MPH and 20 miles range. Learn more about alternative means of transportation in this episode where we unpack the Boosted Rev.

How do you find a hobby that you’re truly passionate about? When should you pursue a do-it-yourself project and how can you determine if it’s better to hire a professional to do the project? Learn more about finding a DIY project for yourself and how you can build the necessary set of skills and tools for the trade or craft in this episode of Unpacking Design!

What goes on in the mind of a designer who perpetually comes up with new ideas every day? How do you filter these ideas and choose the ones to pursue? What if some of these ideas have the potential to be worth millions of dollars? See what Tim has come up with during his time off of working on personal projects including two apps that he thinks can influence a niche market in this week’s episode of design life.