Episode 18 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every Wednesday! In this episode, Chris Whyte interviews Michael König, a design leader whose career journey spans two decades across digital and physical product design. From launching a digital design studio fresh out of university to leading design at Bang & Olufsen and Fiskars, Michael has tackled challenges at some of the world’s most iconic heritage brands. Now, as the founder of a new consultancy, Michael...

Episode 17 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every Wednesday! In this episode, Chris Whyte speaks with Oliver Murphy, founder of SLOWE Living, a brand built around sustainable, minimalist furniture design. Oliver’s career journey began with industrial design at Loughborough University and evolved through branding and freelancing, ultimately leading him to create a brand during the pandemic. He shares how Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics shaped his design...

Episode 16 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every Wednesday! In this episode, Chris Whyte speaks with Michael Bambino, founder and creative director of Facility, a design consultancy that brings a strategic, brand-driven approach to product design. Michael shares his unique career journey from engineering and freelance design to launching his own consultancy, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of balancing technical expertise with creative expression....

Episode 15 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode, Chris Whyte chats with Tim Maclean, founder of Cognate, a design consultancy based in Bath. Tim's journey spans decades of experience in the design and engineering field, from Avon Rubber to Herman Miller and Dyson. He shares insights on his varied career, the challenges of switching between permanent roles and contracting, and the eventual decision to start his own...

Episode 14 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode of The Design Journeys Podcast, host Chris Whyte speaks with Mark Joynson-Bickerstaffe, founder of Mark & May and former design leader at Dyson and Kohler. The conversation explores Mark's career journey, starting from his early influences, his time at Dyson during its startup phase, and his leadership role at Kohler. Mark shares insights on the evolving role of designers,...

Episode 13 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode of the Design Journeys podcast, host Chris Whyte interviews Dale Backus, founder and CEO of Ohsnap, a company known for its innovative phone grip. Dale shares his journey from a marketing background to product design, detailing his experiences with Small HD, the challenges of transitioning from an agency to a product business, and the lessons learned from selling Small HD. He...

Episode 12 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode of the Design Journeys podcast, host Chris Whyte interviews William Gordon, Vice President of Design at Blendjet. They discuss William's journey in industrial design, his time at Kohler and SC Johnson, and the importance of building relationships in the design industry. William emphasizes the value of connections and maintaining a network, even during challenging times. He...

Episode 11 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode of the Design Journeys podcast, host Chris Whyte interviews Tim Sharpe, co-founder of Better Normal, a consultancy focused on helping non-designers adopt a designer's mindset. Tim shares his career journey, which includes working in various countries and industries, such as consumer electronics, e-bikes, and medical devices. He emphasizes the importance of international...

Episode 10 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode, host Chris Whyte interviews Emily Moyer, an independent industrial design strategy and innovation consultant. Emily has worked with big brands like L'Oreal and Nestle, as well as startups like Aura Home and Bark & Co. She shares her career journey and highlights the importance of user experience and problem-solving in design. Emily also discusses the trends she's...

Episode 9 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! Ashley Sayed, CEO of Supply Chain Pro, shares his career journey in product development, from working at Sendo and Motorola to joining TomTom. He discusses the transition from engineer to strategic roles and the importance of connecting design and product development with manufacturing. Ashley also provides advice for young entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to solve a real problem,...

Episode 8 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode of the Design Journeys podcast, host Chris Whyte interviews Tim Morton, Director for Global Design North America for Husqvarna. They discuss Tim's career journey, starting with his studies in industrial design at the University of Wales and his time at Lego.   Tim shares his experiences working at Lego, including the importance of collaboration, understanding the brand, and...

Episode 7 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! In this episode of the Design Journeys podcast, Chris Whyte interviews Adrian Berry, co-founder of Factory Design. They discuss Adrian's design journey, starting from his studies in engineering product design at London South Bank University to his time at Pentagram and Seymour Powell. Adrian shares the challenges and lessons he learned in business development for design consultancies....

Episode 6 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! On this episode we're joined by Lea Stewart. Lea Stewart, senior manager for baby and parenting products at Newell Brands, shares her career journey and insights in this episode. She discusses how she chose to study industrial design and the challenges she faced in finding job opportunities. Lea emphasizes the importance of not overlooking creative opportunities and finding value in every...

Episode 5 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! On this episode we're joined by Dr. Kristi Bartlett. Summary Dr. Kristi Bartlett, Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Design and Director of Product Development at Zibrio, discusses her career journey in medical device design and her passion for equality and gender bias in design. She shares her experience transitioning from civil engineering to industrial design...

Episode 4 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! On this episode we're joined by Chris Johnson. Summary Chris Johnson discusses his journey from studying transportation design at Coventry University to working at design consultancies, Bombardier, and eventually joining Speedo. He shares his experiences and highlights, including working on the iconic Concord project and designing the Fasken Elite Goggles for the Olympics. Chris...

Episode 3 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte at Kodu. New episodes every other Wednesday! On this episode we were joined by Stefan Bridges, Head of Creative Design at Redbull. Our conversation covered a range of topics, including Stefan Bridges' experiences working at Factory Design, McLaren, and Red Bull. Bridges discussed his decision to join Factory Design after being inspired by a feature in Design Week, despite the low pay, and the subsequent growth of the team....

Episode 2 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday! On this episode we're joined by Tom Malloy. Tom, a principal designer at Elvie, shares his journey in industrial design and his passion for inclusive design. He emphasizes the importance of being passionate about a cause or mission when applying for a job. Tom also discusses the value of cover letters and physical portfolios in standing out from other applicants. He highlights the need...

In this episode of the Design Journeys podcast, Chris Whyte interviews Jeff Baldwin, a creative leader and founder of People, Places, and Things. Jeff shares his journey in design, starting from his childhood fascination with shoes to his career at IDEO and IDEO.org. He discusses the importance of including people in the design process and designing with them, rather than for them. Jeff also talks about the challenges he has faced, including the balance between being a leader and a hands-on...