84 episodes

Every week the Product Design Show digs into the engineering and design behind well-known products. Vince and Allison deliver a fast-paced and entertaining show that features their unique combination of story-telling and humor.

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Every week the Product Design Show digs into the engineering and design behind well-known products. Vince and Allison deliver a fast-paced and entertaining show that features their unique combination of story-telling and humor.

    • video
    Biomimicry. When Nature Inspires Design

    Biomimicry. When Nature Inspires Design

    Vince and Allison report on important examples of biology in design, from birds in flight to a new car whose shape was inspired by a box fish.

    • 3 min
    • video
    The Future of Factory Automation

    The Future of Factory Automation

    Since the 1970 factories have become ever more automated. In this episode Allison and Vince look at current trends in factory automation and show how networked facilities are changing the landscape of manufacturing.

    • 3 min
    • video
    Materials Control in Complex Products

    Materials Control in Complex Products

    Complex supply chains can lead to unwanted or prohibited materials in your product. In this episode, Vince and Allison review how product design teams can meet regulatory and company goals for complex global products.

    • 3 min
    • video
    Designing for Emission Control

    Designing for Emission Control

    2025 CAFE standards are forcing auto designers to upgrade existing technology. The internal combustion engine can become a lot more efficient, but it will take a lot of intensely collaborative design work. In this episode, Allison and Vince cover some of these opportunities.

    • 4 min
    • video
    Chair Ergonomics Presents a Design Challenge

    Chair Ergonomics Presents a Design Challenge

    People don’t always sit up straight, especially when using portable electronics. New designs show smart engineering.

    • 3 min
    • video
    Revolutionary Office Chair Design

    Revolutionary Office Chair Design

    Designers at Steelcase surveyed thousands of users on how they sit when using new devices like smartphones and tablets at the office. They found that common office chairs don’t support the way people sit, which led them to a revolutionary new office chair design.

    • 3 min

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