Thanks for Making It - A podcast about Design Engineering
Thanks for Making It is a podcast about Design Engineering for people who are curious about the intersection of design, engineering, art, and science. In each episode, Professor Beth Altringer Eagle interviews professionals who combine design and technology skills so effectively that they create product and experiences that feel almost magical. The Thanks for Making It podcast pays tribute to the origin stories of creators and creations that move us, and change our lives for the better.
Episodes
5 episodes
Designing for a Feeling & Turning a Passion Into a Successful Business - Kyle Doerksen of Onewheel
You have probably ridden an electric car or scooter, but have you ever ridden a Onewheel? This lightweight mobility vehicle has one giant wheel and a motor, and sensors that control the motion of the motor to balance you. So it balances for you...
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Episode 5
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1:01:27
Design Engineering is a low-ego team sport - Hal Wuertz, AI/ML at IBM
In this latest episode of the Thanks for Making It podcast, we interview another faculty member from Brown and RISD's
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Episode 4
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59:32
Using Insights to Build More Powerful and User-Friendly Design - Prof Khipra Nichols Head of ID at RISD
Good design starts with good insights. And designers should be able to understand what their target audience is feeling or thinking in order to create the right solution for them. But how do you become more receptive to insights? Ac...
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Episode 3
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54:38
How to Bring Design and Engineering Together to Craft a Seamless User Experience - Jamar Bromley of Samsung
Many tech companies now use design to communicate with their customers by bringing innovative products to market and creating a stronger identity for their brand.But in technical fields, focusing solely on design won't get you ...
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Episode 2
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52:06
How Questioning Everything Helps You Find Better Solutions – Meg Liotta of Tesla
In the automotive industry, engineering and design are two core components. But, many companies prioritize one (read: engineering) over the other. That's for a reason — cars are about functionality and safety as well as durability and cost-effe...
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Episode 1
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