Exploded View Craig Mackiewicz

If you're interested in this podcast, odds are you went to an art school, or you're currently going to art school. That said, not many of us know how a Design school is run. So for this weeks episode, we are going to chat about the Future of Design Education. How are Design schools adapting to the pandemic? What are the reasons for the increase in tuition cost? How is the curriculum changing with the times? I had the honor of chatting with Don Tuski, President of College for Creative St...

It's been one year since we were all told to quarantine. In that time, so much has changed in the ways that we work. Being full time at home has forced us all to collaborate remotely, which is why I invited our next guest, Kelly Custer. Kelly is the founder of an industrial design studio called Knack which does 100% of their work remotely. They've done this from day one, long before Covid-19 was in the picture. So as we all take stock of our year of remote collaboration, we can learn fr...

Have you ever thought about going out on your own and starting a design consulting practice? Michael DiTullo, a talented and prolific designer who has worked with some of the biggest brands out there, steps through the journey he took to kicking off his own practice. From building contracts and setting rates, to maintain relationships with clients and business advice, Michael opens up about the advice that has helped him succeed and build a thriving practice. I hope you enjoy this Seaso...

Today on Exploded view, we are going to explore the topic of diversity within our own industry with the cofounders of the Women in Industrial Design Chicago Chapter (aka WIID), Mallory Evans and McKayla Barber. Mallory and McKayla bring a unique perspective on the topic as Cofounders of WIID, but also as the next generation of successful designers working in our industry. The question we will explore today is how might we empower the next generation of women designers in our field? We will ch...

It is said that a company’s brand exists in the minds of the consumer, the company can only do its best to influence that image. I love this interpretation because it means brands can’t just talk about what they believe is right, but also have to live it through their actions, products and services. Companies should make their products and actions speak for the brand as much as a tagline or advertisement. Authenticity is a buzz word, but I believe it’s for good reason. So how do you crea...

We all feel the effects of a changing global climate. This is why many designers and individuals in the product development field are interested in sustainability. The real question is, how do you actually take steps within your company to become more sustainable? We chat with Emilee Campbell, Category Manager Equipment for Marmot, the outdoor apparel and equipment company. Emilee provides us her insights and experience into how they have integrated sustainable materials and systems int...