Landings

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Stories from the desks and job sites of an innovative stairs and railing manufacturer in the Midwest. Featuring professionals who work in manufacturing, architecture, construction, related industries, and supporting fields. Inspired by life, work, and people in Northern Indiana.

Episodes

  1. 07/30/2025

    ‘We Had to Start from Scratch’ – Nicholette Prill on UX Design for Digital Tools in Manufacturing

    In this episode of Landings, Camille sits down with Nicholette Prill, Lead UX Designer at Viewrail, to talk about what it’s been like to stand up a UX practice inside a fast-moving manufacturing company in the Midwest. Nicholette shares how her background in development, QA, and information architecture led to her transition into UX—and how she’s shaping a flexible, research-informed UX process that serves both customers and internal teams at Viewrail. Together, they reflect on the unique challenges and opportunities of doing UX work at a physical product company, the challenges and importance of getting stakeholder buy-in, and what it means to design end-to-end digital experiences that span marketing, sales, operations, and customer service. Nicholette also discusses her move from Chicago to St. Joseph, Michigan, and why the region’s creative energy and openness to experimentation make it an inspiring place to live do design work. Key Topics Covered: What User Experience (UX) Design isNicholette’s path from web development and QA testing to UXEstablishing Viewrail’s flexible 5-stage UX processHow UX activities reduce risk, improve adoption, and save development timeGetting buy-in from stakeholders in a fast-moving companyThe future of UX at Viewrail, a leading manufacturer in northern IndianaDesign and creative culture in the Midwest and what drew Nicholette, born and raised in Chicago, to St. Joseph, MIBrought to you by: Season One of Landings is sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s Industry Labs—partnering with regional companies to realize a shared competitive advantage. Production assistance by Wayfare Recording Episode Links: Learn more about Viewrail Industry Labs at Notre Dame: industrylabs.nd.edu Learn more about Landings

    45 min

  2. 07/23/2025

    ‘There’s Always Another Step You Can Take’ - Kyle Klimek on Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

    In this episode of Landings, Camille Zyniewicz sits down with Kyle Klimek, Chief Digital Officer at Viewrail, to unpack his journey from engineering student to tech executive—and why he left the world of consulting to go deep with one company. Kyle shares about his South Bend roots, how a serendipitous introduction brought him to Viewrail, and what it’s like leading digital transformation at an innovative manufacturing company. They explore: Why Kyle only considered companies where IT reports outside of financeThe future of IT at ViewrailIntroducing Agile methodology at ViewrailThe exciting and practical ways AI is being integrated at ViewrailWhether you're navigating the shift from consulting to in-house, curious about AI's impact on manufacturing, or just love a good “back to your hometown” story, this conversation will resonate. Key Topics Discussed: Digital transformation in manufacturingCustom software vs. off-the-shelf toolsTheory of Constraints (TOC)AI in quoting, blueprint analysis, software development, and UX workflowsStabilization of internal systemsMidwest work culture and leadership valuesConsulting vs. in-house tech leadershipBrought to you by: Season One of Landings is sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s Industry Labs—partnering with regional companies to realize a shared competitive advantage. Production assistance by Wayfare Recording Episode Links: Learn more about Viewrail Industry Labs at Notre Dame: industrylabs.nd.edu Learn more about Landings

    35 min

  3. 07/16/2025

    ‘ I Didn’t Expect to Find This Here’ – Trami Nguyen on Beginning a UX Design Career in a Small Midwest City

    In this episode of Landings, host Camille Zyniewicz sits down with Trami [ge-MEE] Nguyen [WIN], a UX designer from Goshen, Indiana and 2024 graduate of Purdue University, to talk about growing up in a small Midwest city, navigating cultural identity, and launching a UX design career outside a big-city tech hub. Trami reflects on how her Vietnamese-American upbringing shaped her values and ambition, her pivot from pre-med to UX design, and what it’s been like working at Viewrail—a Northern Indiana manufacturer actively building its UX practice. Together, Camille and Trami discuss the realities of starting a design career in a small city, the excitement of shaping the future of UX at Viewrail, and their shared appreciation for the close-knit communities of the region they call home. Key Topics Discussed: Growing up in Goshen and navigating Vietnamese-American identityDiscovering UX design through Pinterest, school binder covers, and RedditWhy Trami chose Purdue’s UX Design program—and what made it specialHer path to landing an internship and full-time role at ViewrailThe challenges and opportunities of working at a company with low UX maturityThe need for more UX community in smaller cities—and what that could look likeDreams of big-city living vs. the deep connections formed in small-city lifeThe empathy and insight gained from growing up beyond tech-saturated spacesQuote of the Episode: “I never expected that I’d join a company that didn’t already have UX established… but it’s actually been such a cool learning experience to help build those processes from scratch.” Brought to you by: Season One of Landings is sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s Industry Labs—partnering with regional companies to realize a shared competitive advantage. Production assistance by Wayfare Recording Episode Links: Learn more about Viewrail Industry Labs at Notre Dame: industrylabs.nd.edu Learn more about Landings

    49 min

  4. 07/09/2025

    ‘We Had to Reinvent the Company Every Six Months’ — Caleb Morris on Resilience in the Business of Manufacturing

    Camille Zyniewicz sits down with her colleague Caleb Morris, President of Viewrail, for a deep dive into the company’s history and rapid growth, the operational reinventions behind it, and the personal journey that brought him back to lead the family business. Caleb reflects on how Viewrail evolved from a 55-person team in 2017 when he started out there, to nearly 400 employees and $100M+ in sales just five years later. That pace of growth, he says, required them to “reinvent the company every six months.” They unpack the tension between innovation and efficiency, what it means to build resilience in a fast-growing company, and how Viewrail’s in-house approach—from manufacturing to marketing and IT—has shaped its culture. You’ll hear how the company is exploring shifts from inbound-only sales to a boots-on-the-ground territory approach, how AI is being explored across departments, and what traits define a great Viewrail employee. Caleb also offers a personal reflection on growing up and  staying in Northern Indiana, the strength of local community, and how hometown roots can shape a global business. Topics Covered: Reinventing company processes during periods of hypergrowthBuilding a resilient manufacturing ecosystemBalancing innovation vs. efficiency as a company maturesThe shift from inbound sales to localized territory teamsAI use at ViewrailHiring for grit, character, and adaptabilityThe advantages of building a national brand from Goshen, Indiana Listen to hear: Why Viewrail over-invested in marketing before it was common in their industryHow doing things in-house created both agility and new challengesThe “1% better every day” mindset driving process innovationWhat it’s like to grow up around a business and eventually leading itBrought to you by: Season One of Landings is sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s Industry Labs—partnering with regional companies to realize a shared competitive advantage. Production assistance by Wayfare Recording Episode Links: Learn more about Viewrail Industry Labs at Notre Dame: industrylabs.nd.edu Learn more about Landings

    35 min

  5. 06/25/2025

    ‘We Built It Out of Cardboard on Purpose’ – Zachary Nelson on Marketing with a Small Team

    Welcome to the very first episode of Landings! Camille Zyniewicz sits down with her colleague and friend Zachary Nelson, Chief Marketing Officer at Viewrail, for a deep dive into the winding career path, creative energy, and people-first culture that fuel his work—and Viewrail’s rapid growth. Zac shares how he went from making backyard miniDV films and a video game called “Cardio Cat” to leading marketing at one of the most design-forward home product companies in the U.S. – headquartered in Goshen, Indiana. He opens up about what makes Viewrail a magnet for creatively driven talent, the real day-to-day life of a CMO, and why the team swears by duct-tape processes and $10K “small bets.” In this episode, you’ll hear: - Why Zac believes great marketing starts with making things for one person. - What makes Viewrail’s company culture unique—and sometimes chaotic, but invigorating. - The “Viewrail sabbatical” and what it says about employee engagement. - How small creative ideas stack into big marketing wins. - Why South Bend and the surrounding region might be the best-kept secret for creative individuals. - If you've ever felt stuck in a job where your ideas don’t land—or you’re looking for a team that actually values innovation and iteration—this episode will give you an inside look at what it’s like to work at a company where process comes second and people come first. Brought to you by: Season One of Landings is sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s Industry Labs—partnering with regional companies to realize a shared competitive advantage. Production assistance by Wayfare Recording Episode Links: Learn more about Viewrail Industry Labs at Notre Dame: industrylabs.nd.edu Learn more about Landings

    42 min
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Stories from the desks and job sites of an innovative stairs and railing manufacturer in the Midwest. Featuring professionals who work in manufacturing, architecture, construction, related industries, and supporting fields. Inspired by life, work, and people in Northern Indiana.

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