Kasten am Mittwoch - Design Podcast

Hello, hello, and welcome back to Kasten am Mittwoch! In this episode, we talked about the design philosophy “Form follows emotion” and how it stands in contrast to “form follows function.” We also discussed our current projects like Jakob’s lamp and Kai’s latest piece from his 30 Days, 3 Designs challenge. Additionally, we briefly talked about the new AR glasses from Snapchat :) Enjoy!

Hello, Hello and welcome back to KastenamMittwoch! Today we talked about Apple´s new Siri update, a museum exhibition with work from dutch industrial designer & interior architect Kho Liang Ie, what we think about the WM Graphics and Animations and we have funny and interesting Designer Questions! So lean back and enjoy :)

Hello, Hello and welcome back! In today´s episode we talked about what happened this week, about designing a shoe and how we dealt with stress in university and at work! We also have an Iconic Product of the week to show :) Tune in and enjoy.

Hello, Hello and welcome back to Kasten am Mittwoch! We talked about the big question: Can anyone be an Industrial Designer without a Degree ? We also talked a little bit about Kais current "30 Days 3 Projects" Challenge, about Manufacturing Tour and Production and more! So tune in and enjoy :)

Hello, hello and welcome back! In this episode, we talk about the new Ferrari Luce! Is it worth the hype ? Or is it a crime against Ferrari? Tune in and find out :) Another topic is an iconic design that most of you have probably seen and maybe even held in your hands at some point. We also discuss the redesigned Bang & Olufsen CD player, the Beosystem 9000c, as well as the art installation on...

Hello, Hello and Welcome back!! In today´s episode we talked about some Amsterdam Museums, the new IKEA collection and some hot takes on should u study Industrial Design and what if IKEA asked u to design a product, that came up when Kai asked 3 Designer Questions :) Listen in and enjoy!

Hello, hello and welcome back! In this episode we talked about the new Google Fitbit Air, what it is, how it looks and what can it do :) Will it better than Whoop and is Apple doing something or is the Apple Watch enough ? In the end Jakob also prepared 3 interesting Designer Questions for Kai! Tune in and enjoy :)

Hello, Hello and welcome back to Kasten am Mittwoch! We are back and moved in to our Amsterdam Apartment. In this episode we'll share your Milan Design Week Experience, highlights and thoughts about it! Kai also has a classic Product of the Week :) Enjoy!

Hello, hello and welcome back! This time we have two products of the week. They might not be the best-looking, but they sparked an interesting discussion about Y2K tech, products that nobody expects to be designed, and as usual, some more interesting art, design, and creative stuff ;) If you’re listening closely, there will be some Rhino live hacks as well. Cheers!

Hello, Hello and welcome back! Today´s episode is about some more book and magazine recommendations, thrift stores, one quick rhino tip and a little Milan design guide what to see and... we talked about toilets (?!) as well :) If you want to know what we talked about tune in and enjoy!

Hello Hello and welcome back to Kasten am Mittwoch! In this episode we talked a lot about different topics from our personal life and experiences, to art, about Amsterdam, biking and (as always) a little bit about social media! So enjoy while doing some creative stuff or on the way to work or simple while relaxing! :)

Hello, hello and welcome back! In today’s episode, we will give you a little life update and talk a bit about Jakob’s recent painting, social media, and how important relaxing walks are :) For the main part, we will talk a lot about books and magazines and shared our best recommendations for you ;) Enjoy and cheers!

Hi there! In this episode we talked and discussed about some Home Interior Brands like H&M Home And Zara Home and their approach. We also talked about Kai’s Product of the Week and daily Design frustrations that we recently discovered. Have fun and we love to hear about your daily design frustrations!

Hi there! We talked about our moving to Amsterdam, where Jakob is starting an internship at Philips and Kai is focusing on his freelance career. We also share some thoughts on Apple’s new MacBook Neo and how it could bring more people into the Apple ecosystem. We talked about design and manufacturing, highlighting the importance of hands-on experience and experimentation. Kai also shows his explor...

In this episode, we catched up after a week off, sharing stories from Jakobs recent skiing trip, insights from our friends bachelors university showcase, and thoughts on design, visualization, and industry trends. We also discuss our favorite coffee and product of the week highlights. Stay tuned! Cheers.

Hey there! We finally met in person again. We caught up on our recent experiences and talked about my trip to the art supply store. We discussed our favorite pens, sketchbooks, and painting tools. We explored the idea of timeless design and shared our thoughts on why some products stay relevant for decades. We talked about clarity, purpose, and honesty in design, and we questioned how much space d...

Whats up! Today we updated ourselves talked about Ai Hardware, Cars and 2 products of the week, objects that are forgotten in design or feel not designed. What do you think about that ? Let us know! In the End Jakob has a Designer Quiz for Kai where u can participate as well! Cheers!

In this episode, we chat about stuff we did last week, Jakob attended a workshop and Kai worked on a new concept idea. We also take a look at Logitech’s new MX4 mouse and MX Keys keyboard and talk about their design details and everyday usability. To wrap it up, we dive into Ferrari’s new electric concept and the comeback of physical buttons in cars, and discuss why the balance between digital and...

What’s up! In this episode we talked about the products of the week, Kai tried out the Apple creator studio and shows some insights! For this special episode Kai prepared a Designer Quiz! Let us know how u performed and how many u guessed right! Cheers!

What´s up! In this episode, we explore different aspects of design, creativity, and inspiration. We talk about the legacy of Montblanc pens, why taking time for inspiration matters, and how boredom can actually fuel creativity. We also share our thoughts on the tools we use to collect ideas, reflect on the challenge of originality in design, and discuss why consistency plays a key role in creative...

What’s up! In this episode we talk about how important file organisation is, the iPod nano and the vertical Logitech mouse from Kai! Our main topic is Apple Creator Studio. Will it kill Adobe and Co or not? You can hear this and more in this episode! Thanks for tuning in :))

Hi everyone! Welcome back! Today we talk about some CES news, like the Clicks Communicator and how important haptics are and touchscreens aren't. ;) Also we show and talk about two products we found interesting this week. Have fun!

Hello and welcome back to our newest episode! We share our impressions from an art exhibition and reflect on the importance of community. We also dive into balancing work with creative side projects, our thoughts on productivity, and why staying connected to a community really matters. Toward the end, the conversation shifts to design philosophy, where we focus on Dieter Rams and one of his iconic...

Join us as we dive into our New Year's resolutions, sharing the highs and lows of our past goals and setting fresh ones for 2026. Kai's on a mission to devour more books, while Jakob's eyeing a design award. We chat about the art of productivity, the battle against screen time, and the thrill of launching new projects. Plus, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with our favorite design tools...

What´s up! It's all coming to an end... for this year! We talk about what has happened this year, from projects to holidays and the goals for the next year. And, as always, some random stuff that comes to our mind. :) Happy new year and thank you for all the support!