Let's Talk Design

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Design Podcast , we sit down with Luke Pierce , founder of Boom Automations and AiAllstars , to explore how businesses can unlock the real return on investment of AI . Luke’s journey from logistics and supply chain engineering to building two AI-focused companies gives him a unique perspective on where automation truly delivers value — and where most businesses go...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Design , we sit down with Keesjan Engelen , founder and CEO of Titoma (Time To Market) , a company that helps businesses design and manufacture complex electronic devices. With nearly 30 years of experience in Taiwan and China, Keesjan has worked at the intersection of business, design, and manufacturing, guiding startups and enterprises alike through the challenges o...

In this episode, we chat with Fadi M. Abul Hussen, a product designer and branding specialist with over 30 years of experience. From industrial design and 3D modelling to brand identity and packaging, Fadi shares his journey of transforming ideas into market-ready products. The role of surface modelling in SolidWorks, and his perspective on the future of design.

In this episode, we sit down with award-winning design leader Emma Carter to explore her 20+ year journey in experience and strategy design, team leadership, and digital transformation. Emma shares insights on building design maturity across organistaions, how to work in a team environment and the importance of designers within a company. A must listen for designers, strategists and anyone passion...

In this episode, we chat with Sabrina Schoenborn, a mechanical engineer working at the intersection of medical design and emerging technology. From developing the world's first arthroscopic robot to her current work in quantum sensing at Q-CTRL. Sabrina shares her journey, the challenges of designing for healthcare, and how collaboration, simulation, and design thinking play a role in shaping real...

Episode with Rohan Primrose – Industrial Design Consultant& Founder of équipe design & consulting In this episode, we sit down with Rohan Primrose, a seasonedindustrial designer and owner / consultant at équipe design . With over 30 years of experience; from startups to $30B global corporations, Rohan brings deep expertise in MedTech design, advanced CAD modelling,and team collaboration. L...

This week on Let's Talk Design I met with Richard Kirk. Richard is an architect and urban designer located in Brisbane. Richard is the founder of Kirk Studio which is an innovative architecture firm that combines use of traditional and modern materials to create a range of prominent projects through Brisbane as well as the greater Australian area.  In the podcast we discussed the current architect...

This week I met with Marty Brown. Marty is a multidisciplinary designer and founder of Secret Agency, a consultancy that tackles all aspects of a successful product launch. Throughout Marty's career he has worked for a range of organisations as well as starting Hollowway a boutique australian made sunglasses and watches company.  In our conversation, we discuss how Marty tackles multidisciplinary...

Join me this week as I chat with Chris Thomson, an acclaimed industrial designer and co-founder of the innovative filmmaking accessory brand, Syrp. After honing his craft at 4 Design, Chris transitioned into entrepreneurship, where he’s not only created products but also actively invests in companies that align with his vision. In our conversation, we dive into Chris's journey, exploring how he co...

On this week's episode of ‘Let's talk Design’ I met with Boris Brawer, CEO of the hardware manufacturing company ‘Made studio’ in Taiwan. Boris career as a design engineer varies greatly, from his time in Europe working for a range of consultancies, then shifting to his career in Asia leading him to establish his end to end design and manufacturing firm.    In the podcast we discussed a range of t...

On this weeks podcast I met with Adam Barlow. Adam is an Industrial Designer who started his career in the UK as a designer/model maker. Adam then moved his career to Australia to take a position at Resmed where he worked in a variety of roles and subject matter over the span of 13 years. Following his role at Resmed Adam stated his consultancy Purpose Design Lab where he leverages his experience...

On this week's episode of Let's talk Design, I discussed all things design with Ashley Marsh-Croft Product development manager at Breville. Ashley's background as a designer was developed working for prominent design organisations such as Tiller Design, 4 Design, as well as an internship with Marc Newson Ltd in Paris. On the podcast, we discussed the experiences leading him up to his 10+ year role...

Medical design/manufacturing, advanced material science, clinician-to-designer interactions, ergonomics On this week's episode, we have Lincoln Black. Lincoln started his career off at Avantech, exposing himself to a range of projects in a consultancy environment. Then moving on into the field of orthopedics design, then to tiller Design in Syndey. Recently he has established Virtimachi where he w...

This week on Let’s Talk Design I met with Ed Ko. Ed’s career has spanned an interesting balance of Design practice as well as education. He started off his career working for prestigious Sydney consultants such as Vert Design and Alquemy. Then he moved to work as a tutor/lecturer at UNSQ, working under his company name Ed KO Designs. In the podcast, Ed discusses the trends of nostalgia bringing ba...

This week on Let’s Talk Design I met with René Linseen and Elliot Bastianon from Furnished Forever. René and Elliot 6 years back now joined forces with a common passion for furniture, combining their backgrounds in Art and Design to create unique and visually stunning Australian-made pieces. Apart from Furnished Forever, René works as an industrial designer at Formswell Design with Dan Armstrong w...

This week on Let’s Talk Design I met with Bojan Smiljanic. Bojan has beat a different drum with his design career focusing on guiding start-ups towards success through strategic and physical design. In the podcast, Bojan discusses his time living in China and how it changed the way he looked at design. He also discusses his experience moving to Australia and pursuing a design career in a new count...

This week on Let’s Talk Design I met with John Klinkenberg. John has worked for a range of big-name organisations such as Rhino-Rack, Orica, Design Anthology, and currently the Melt in Newcastle. On the podcast, we discuss John’s experiences where he mentions the variety of organisations has worked for. He discusses the challenges he has had when pursuing a career primarily in Newcastle. Offering...

This week on Lets Talk Design I met with Spencer Nugent, founder of the widely popular ‘Sketch-a-day’ educational channel. Spencer's passion for sketching has led him to write a range of popular books as well as become an educator on Hector Silvas's Offsite online design education course. On the podcast, we discuss Spenser’s design philosophy where he considers the detrimental effect of being too...

This week on Lets Talk Design I met with Dan Armstrong, Founder of Formswell Design in Canberra. Dan paved his career at his time working for Breville, after moving to Canberra and starting his consultancy Formswell. In the Podcast, we discuss Dan's career as an industrial designer where he lays out the key changes he has noticed over his time in the industry. We discuss Dan's passion for fosterin...

This week I met with Jonathan Tighe, Head of Industrial Design at Intellidesign. At Intellidesign Jonathan works on a range of commercial-grade products for the Agricultural, Defence, Medical, and other key commercial segments. Intellidesign operates out of Brisbane, manufacturing a large portion of their products in-house. Thus, they operate as an Australian electronics manufacturing firm produci...

This week I met with Sara Pontoppidan, Design Director at Clandestine Design Group. Sara moved to Australia from Europe to start her career in design. She moved from CMD Strategy Design & Innovation and then moved on to Counterspace Design in Melbourne. Over the last 6 years, she has worked her way up to design Director at CDG in Brisbane. In addition, Sara also recently became a Good Design A...

This week I met with Henry Shaw. Henry is an upcoming Adelaide-based Industrial Designer who recently was awarded the Industrial/Product Design Graduate of the Year Award for SA/NT by The Design Institute of Australia. Following his recent graduation Henry has moved on to working for Schneider Electric in an in-house design role. During the podcast, we discuss how we have experienced the move from...

This week I met with Sam Payne. Sam is an automotive designer who has worked for organizations such as JCB, Industrial Design Alliance, Design Q, and currently Fordyno. In these roles, he has worked across a variety of projects designing everything from furniture to VTOL airplanes. In his current role, he manages a team specialized in train design. In the podcast, we discuss the challenges and sim...

This week is the podcast's 20th episode anniversary so I thought I would do something special! We have Rafael Gomez, Head lecturer at QUT, Angus Chapman Senior design manager at Topconn, Sara Pontoppidan Industrial Design Director at Clandestine Design Group, and Neil Davidson CEO of Clandestine Design Group. They represent varying sectors of design making the conversation all the more intersting....

This week I met with Christoph Koch. Chris is a lecturer is QUT who teaches an advanced understanding of CAD. Chris also focused on understanding the role of an industrial designer in the coming world through his PHD. In the podcast, we discuss the past nature of ID and how our role could evolve to meet the evolving needs of the industry. We also discuss how sustainability can often be a struggle...