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Yellow Shelf PodcastLets Talk Design Podcast, host Roman Cherfan The Let's talk Design Podcast connects valuable design insights for those curious to listen and learn. Each episodes delves into the multifaceted world of design, exploring its impact on our lives. In depth discussions with global guests who share their love and work as designers. Sharing design insights, trends, education, technology and all around creative thinking opportunities. This is a monthly podcast with close to 40 episodes in the vault (so far) To connect with Roman ... www.youtube.com/@UC7zGv1mem8TaNk_o9t7eaAw www.linkedin.com/in...2025-06-1505 min
Let's Talk DesignLincoln Black - Medical design/DFM, advanced materials, ergonomics | Lets Talk DesignMedical 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 works with various medical companies to bring their product startups to life.
I hope you enjoy the podcast, and if you do would you consider subscribing and sharing the podcast with a friend to help grow the platform? 2024-04-301h 13
Let's Talk DesignEd Ko - Nostalgia, Emotional Design, Design meetups, Organic design, and AI | Lets Talk DesignThis 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 back lost designs into the modern day. Further, we discuss the value of consumers' emotional connection to our designs. In addition, we mention the move towa...2023-11-171h 43
Let's Talk DesignS02 E08 René & Elliot @ Furnished Forever - Lets Talk DesignThis 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 who recently came on the podcast. In addition, Elliot facilitates his personal artistic practice.
In the podcast, we discuss how the two of them work collaboratively to draw from their multidisciplinary experience to create artis...2023-10-2452 min
Let's Talk DesignS2 E08 - Bojan Smiljanic - Lets Talk DesignThis 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 country. In addition, Bojan gives valuable guidance to those looking to pursue a startup, advocating for using crowdfunding as a way to kickstart a business bu...2023-09-211h 02
Let's Talk DesignS2 E07 - John Klinkenberg - Lets Talk Design
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 that the experience of often not having a variety of prospects has led him to be resilient and self-motivated. Further, he discusses the manufacturing capabilities of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Mentioning its plac...2023-09-131h 16
Let's Talk DesignS2 E06 - Spencer Nugent - Lets Talk DesignThis 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 self-critical as a designer. We also discuss the environment that led him to create ‘Sketch-a-day’. Further, we discuss whether anyone can be great at sketching or if it is a pre-determined skill. Spencer al...2023-09-041h 03
Let's Talk DesignDan Armstrong - Lets Talk Design - S02 E05This 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 fostering community around design and how his constancy has worked to change the design landscape in Canberra. Further, Dan discussed key projects where he has implemented...2023-08-1150 min
Let's Talk Design'Products designed for harsh environments' with Jonathan Tighe - Head of ID at Intellidesign - Lets talk IDThis 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 producing products that have to withstand harsh environmental factors.
In the Podcast, we discuss Jonathan’s role as Head of ID and the challenges he faces when supporting this complex inhouse design/manufacturing team. Jonathan also gives his perspective on the current st...2023-07-2547 min
Let's Talk DesignS02 E03 - Sara Pontoppidan - Lets Talk DesignThis 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 Ambassador for the Good Design Awards.
In the Podcast, we discuss Sara's background leading her up to where she is today. We discussed the challenges she experienced being a woman...2023-07-171h 28
Let's Talk Design'Graduate designers talk graduating' with Henry Shaw - Industrial designer at Schneider Electric - Lets talk IDThis 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 university to professional life. Henry explains what he found lived up to his expectations and what didn’t. He also mentions which skills he sees designers should work on to be as...2023-07-0451 min
Let's Talk Design'Diverse Automotive Design'' with Sam Payne - Design manager at Fordyno - Lets talk IDThis 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 similarities of designing different forms of vehicles. Sam also discusses how he has successfully implemented VR, and AR into his regular workflow. In addition, Sam discusses how carbon...2023-06-271h 10
Let's Talk Design20th Podcast special! - With Rafael Gomez, Angus Chapman, Sara Pontoppidan and Neil DavidsonThis 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.
In the podcast, we discuss the technologies at the forefront of our field, AI, Autonomous vehicles, 3d printing etc. We also discuss the role of design from a global/political scale, predicting what the future holds...2023-06-201h 41
Let's Talk Design'The future of Industrial Design' with Christoph Koch - Advanced CAD Lecturer at QUT - Lets talk IDThis 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 to comprehend let alone to design for, but as designers, we are most suited to tackle the problem head-on. Further, we highlight the effect of...2023-06-141h 37
Let's Talk Design'Making the leap to freelance projects’ with Joey Zeledon - Lets talk IDThis week I met with Joey Zeledon. Zoey is an industrial designer who has worked for a range of organisations such as Clark Footwear,
HP, Continuum, Smart Design, and more. His broad range of experience and strong community presence has instilled his place within the global design scene. More recently Joey has moved his practice to functioning as a self-employed designer working in the freelance space on various projects.
In this podcast, we discuss Joey's career where he reminisces on the experiences that have stood out to him. We also discuss the struggles and thrills of moving...2023-06-061h 37
Let's Talk Design'The language of design’ with Sophia Pavona – Innovative US architect- Lets talk IDThis week I met with Sophia Pavona. Sophia is an US based architect
who started her career working for William Rawn Associates, Architects. Recently she has established
her architecture practice SO-ZHA.
In
the podcast we discuss the language of design and how we can communicate interdisciplinary.
We also discuss how the major socio-economic and environmental changes could
reshape what we see as the architectural norm. Further, we discuss the benefit
of innovative technology such as 3D printing and AI on the development of the field
of architecture.
If there is someone you would l...2023-05-301h 37
Let's Talk Design'Taking a design approach to leadership' with Angus Chapman - Senior manager at Topcon - Lets talk IDThis week I met with Angus Chapman. Angus is a Brisbane-based Industrial Designer who has worked for a range of in-house and consultancy design teams over his long career. Currently, Angus works for Topcon, where uses his design background to positively influence his design team. At Topcon, Angus works on a range of projects from agriculture to defence.
In the podcast, we discuss the positives and negatives of working in an in-house design team and how that experience compares to consultancy design work. We also discuss the benefit of a design background in Angus's role as a...2023-05-231h 37
Let's Talk Design'A new generation of designer' with Henrik Svanvig - UK based Automotive Designer - Lets talk IDThis week I met with Henrik an upcoming UK-based automotive designer. Henrik has worked for organisations such as Raptee Energy and currently VITAL, instilling his place in the Industry.
During the podcast, we discuss a range of topics. We considered how automotive design has changed. We also discussed the retrofuturism movement and how design cycles form over generations. Continuing we mentioned the current trend of organic design and how design often imitates nature. Henrik also mentions how he has recently started to implement AI and VR tools into his design process with great success.
If...2023-05-091h 18
Let's Talk Design'A passion for teaching design' with Levi Swann - QUT lecturer, and Design researcher - Lets talk IDThis week I met with Levi Swann. Levi is a QUT lecturer, who has taken a real-world approach to his teaching, preparing his students for the industry while implementing a teaching style that ensures his students stay engaged and driven. Levi is also part of a range of design research projects where he implements his skills as a researcher. Currently, he is part of a research project where he is developing uv sensitive wearables, to help combat skin cancer rates (link below).
If there is someone you would like to see on the podcast...2023-05-051h 13
Let's Talk Design'Designing the cars of the future' with Saurabh Shah - Automotive designer at McLaren, Ford, Jaguar, VW - Lets talk IDThis week I met with Saurabh, a visionary Automotive Designer based in the UK. Saurabh has worked as an automotive designer for a number of years, working with well-known companies such as McLaren, Jaguar, Lamborgini, VW, Ford and more recently the electric vehicle company ZEEKR. Saurabh prides himself on following a key design process and has followed his passion for cars to where he is today.
On the podcast, we discuss Saurabh's career, where he tells the story of how he found himself in this career. We also discuss how the visual styling of...2023-04-251h 35
Let's Talk Design'What is good Design? with Dr. Brandon Gien - CEO of Good Design Australia - Lets talk ID
This week I meet with Dr. Brandon Gien, CEO of Good Design Australia, Deputy CEO of the Australian Design Council, and Senator
and Past-President of the World Design Organization (WDO), the global body for Industrial Design.Throughout Brandon's career, he has been a passionate advocate for design, having high hopes for professional design becoming an integral part of how the global system operates in the not-so-far future.
In the podcast he discusses what Good Design Australia is, mentioning how the organisation operates to support the growth of organisations and individuals to be the best...2023-04-191h 09
Let's Talk Design'Giving guidance to those who are willing to listen ' with Anson Cheung - Previous partner at Bould Design - Working with organistions like META, Google, ROKU - Lets talk IDFor this podcast, I met with Anson Cheung to discuss his career working as an industrial designer for technology hardware products in Silicon Valley. Anson was previously a partner at the successful firm Bould Design, where he worked on projects for organisations such as Roku, Google Robotics, Intuitive Surgical, and many more. He has recently set up his own design consulting business and continues to serve clients in the technology industry.
In the podcast, we discuss his successful LinkedIn blog-style posts where he discusses a range of topics providing advice for designers who are willing to tune in. We...2023-04-111h 07
Let's Talk Design'Top tier Australian Design' with Nathan Pollock - Founder of Katapult Design - Lets talk ID
Nathan Pollock is the founder of the very successful Australian Design firm 'Katapult Design', with locations in Melbourne, Sydney and Byron bay. In the podcast, he discusses the nature of his professional life and how he is stepping back to allow the next generation of designers to emerge. Nathan highlights key topics such as 'sustainability', 'AI', and 'VR', providing his developed knowledge on these topics. He speaks to the climate of Industrial Design today, and the skills he looks for in young designers.
I hope you enjoy the podcast and if you do would...2023-04-031h 23
Let's Talk Design'Leveling up education' with Hector Silva - Founder of Online Industrial design course Offsite - Lets talk ID
I really enjoyed my time chatting with Hector Silva. Hetor has taken the initiative in creating an online Industrial Design course. His course 'Offsite' is targeted at people from all levels of Industrial design, spanning a non-designer to a seasoned professional. During the podcast he discusses perceived limitations with current university education, offering his course as a solution. Further, he highlights the future of education and how he sees evolving technologies such as AI and VR becoming more integrated. I hope you enjoy the podcast and if you are interested in finding out more about Offsite, you can find...2023-03-281h 03
Let's Talk Design'Redesigning the Manufacturer to Designer Relationship' with Jeremy Bogan - EP.8 - Let's talk ID
This podcast features Jeremy Bogan, a man in a unique situation. He is a manufacturer currently operating from Shenzhen, China, who was born in Australia. This situation allows him to speak to the barriers between Designers and Manufacturers, offering insights into how we might optimise this relationship. He also gives guidance on how to better communicate with a Chinese manufacturer. Finally, his career spans various fields both within Australia and overseas giving his discourse on topics such as Automation, AI, and Robotics merit.
I hope you enjoy the podcast and if you do consider subscribing and sharing it with...2023-03-2255 min
Let's Talk DesignMichael DiTullo - Designer for Nike, Jordan, Polk - Let's talk DesignThis week we have Michael DiTullo. Michael is a US-based Industrial designer who has worked with a plethora of high-profile clients spanning decades. He works to innovate through his designs, always bringing something new to the table. His diversity and commitment to his projects have led to him receiving various awards from global organisations such as the 'Good Design Award'. If you enjoy the podcast consider subscribing and sharing the podcast with a friend.
If you would like to come on the podcast don't hesitate to reach out.
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Let's Talk DesignDavid Shaw - The interelationship between Art and Design | Lets Talk DesignDavid Shaw is the director of 'Street and Garden' a Brisbane-based urban furniture design company and a member of the Design Institute of Australia. In the podcast, he discusses his background and the process he follows when designing furniture that not only suits the location but transforms the environment. He also mentions how he has observed design evolving over the past decades, explaining how it has shaped the modern world. Enjoy!
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Let's Talk DesignEP-5 'Elevating Australian ID' with Neil Davidson - Lets talk IDLast week I was lucky enough to have Neil Davidson on the podcast. We discussed a range of topics portrayed from the perspective of his successful design consultancy. Specifically, we discussed the skills he has noticed Designers are missing, and what we can do to fill his perceived education gap. If you enjoy the podcast don't forget to follow and share the podcast with a friend.
www.clandestinedesigngroup.com
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@clandestine_design_group
@cherfan_design
Linkedin:
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Let's Talk DesignEP-4 'Educating designers of the future' with Rafael Gomez - Lets talk IDIn this podcast, Rafael Gomez, Head lecturer at QUT discusses the nature of design education. He mentions how education has evolved to meet the demands of the real world, and how he sees the field adapting in the coming years. His passion for design is infectious, inspiring his students not by force but by support and nourishment. Listen along and remember why we are part of this thrilling field. If you enjoy don't forget to follow and share it with a friend to help support the podcast.
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@id_qut
@cherfan_design
BMW group + QUT design academy:
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Let's Talk DesignEP-3 'Advocating for designers like you' with Greg Meyer - Lets talk IDIn this podcast, Greg Meyer from the Design Institute of Australia discusses who the DIA is and how they work to build community within Industrial Design. Greg also discusses his career where he has worked with prominent organisations such as Colgate, Energiser, Caterpillar, and Rio Tinto. Where he designed innovative solutions over the past decades. Apologies for the lack of audio and video quality, there was an issue with the recording of this podcast. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy the podcast, and don't forget to follow 'Lets talk ID' on Spotify to stay up to date.
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Let's Talk DesignEP-2 'Form follows Function' with Anton Ruckman - Lets talk IDToday we have a 'classic' Industrial Designer who has had a long career spanning multiple countries. He discussed the lessons he has learned along the way, and where he sees the future of design. Hope you enjoy it and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with the new podcasts.
Instagram: @cherfan_design @wowme.design
Linkedin: Roman Cherfan Anton Ruckman
Check out the projects Anton has been working on at www.wowme.design
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Let's Talk DesignEP-1 The thrilling/terrifying time of being a post-grad student - Let's talk IDFor episode one, I have Kenny Lin, Liam Luski, and Augustine Jogy on to give insights related to their recent graduation from Industrial Design at QUT. Throughout the podcast, we discuss the positives and negatives of our education, whilst giving valuable information that would benefit a current ID student. We also discuss the emergence of key technologies and trends within the space such as AI, 3D printing, VR, Metaverse, and sustainability. Subscribe if you would like to keep up to date with upcoming podcasts.
Instagram:
@cherfan_design
@kennilenny
@aug.id
Linkedin:
Roman Cherfan
Kenny Lin
Liam Luski
Augustine Jogy
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