Solving Problems with Technology

Smudge
Solving Problems with Technology

Smudge is a design, software and business consultancy based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Season 1 is an audio series with Smudge co-founders Reuben Bijl and Toby Vincent where they share some of the knowledge and philosophy they’ve built since starting Smudge in 2008. Season 2 is an episodic series of conversations with customers, partners and the Smudge team. Visit www.smudge.com for more information and sign up to our newsletter 'The Fingerprint' to be kept up to date.

  1. Simon Hart - The People Place

    10/04/2024

    Simon Hart - The People Place

    Reuben Bijl talks to Simon Hart from the People Place

    30 min
  2. Tim Pitcaithly - Smudge

    09/15/2024

    Tim Pitcaithly - Smudge

    Tim and Reuben talk about what solving problems well looks like.

    25 min
  3. Nick Quin from One New Zealand

    07/30/2024

    Nick Quin from One New Zealand

    In this episode, we sit down with Nick Quin, General Manager of Public Sector at One New Zealand, and Reuben Bijl from Smudge, to discuss the dynamic world of telecommunications. Discover how One New Zealand maintains its leading edge through strategic partnerships, innovative technologies, and a relentless focus on customer needs. Nick shares his fascinating career path, the impact of the upcoming SpaceX collaboration, and the vital role of resilient networks in modern connectivity. Tune in to explore how these industry leaders are driving transformation in the public sector and beyond.

    35 min
  4. Chris Brown from Smudge

    05/02/2024

    Chris Brown from Smudge

    Published in April 2024. Smudge Managing Director Reuben Bijl interviews our Programme Lead Chris Brown. In this interview Reuben and Chris discuss the power of partnership when building technology solutions; helping NZ Police make New Zealand the safest country; what has kept Chris at Smudge for the last 10 years; how the best technology solves real everyday problems.

    18 min
  5. Michael Sheedy from Hartwell Simulation

    05/02/2024

    Michael Sheedy from Hartwell Simulation

    Published in April 2024. In this interview, our Managing Director Reuben Bijl interviews Smudge customer Michael Sheedy. Michael is a biomedical engineer who designs and develops medical devices and simulation tools to improve patient outcomes. Michael and the team at Hartwell Simulation have created and commercialised a vital signs simulation system that allows clinical teams to practice rare or critical events so they’re better equipped to meet such situations in real life.

    35 min
  6. Devin Davies on Crouton and the Vision Pro

    05/02/2024

    Devin Davies on Crouton and the Vision Pro

    In April 2024, Smudge employee Devin Davies was invited to speak at a developer conference in Beijing about his experience creating the Crouton app for Apple Vision Pro. After returning from his trip, Devin sat down with Reuben to recount the experience and discuss the current state of the Vision Pro developer community.

    7 min

  7. 05/02/2024

    Welcome to Season 2

    A brief introduction to Season 2 of Solving Problems with Technology by Smudge. In Season 2, we hear directly from Smudge customers, partners and employees about how they solve real-world problems with technology.

    1 min

  8. 07/23/2021

    Next Steps

    Smudge co-founder Reuben Bijl wraps up Season 1 of Solving Problems with Technology, and recommends some next steps.

    2 min
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Smudge is a design, software and business consultancy based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Season 1 is an audio series with Smudge co-founders Reuben Bijl and Toby Vincent where they share some of the knowledge and philosophy they’ve built since starting Smudge in 2008. Season 2 is an episodic series of conversations with customers, partners and the Smudge team. Visit www.smudge.com for more information and sign up to our newsletter 'The Fingerprint' to be kept up to date.

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