Ryan Sullivan and Grant Goulet of Xenith Discuss How Fostering a Design-thinking Mindset Underscores their Unique Approach to Manufacturing
Detroit City of Design Podcast
English - June 17, 2020 16:45 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDesign Arts Technology city of design detroit city of design detroit motor city Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Xenith is a Detroit-based industry leader in football helmet technology, and also produces shoulder pads, face masks, apparel and more. Xenith has prioritized design thinking in all of its product development, which has resulted in gear that transcends protection alone—designing for optimal fit, feel, comfort and style. Today, we will discuss how collaboration between designers and engineers can result in groundbreaking innovation. We will also touch on Xenith’s initiative to provide 20,000 face shields to Detroit area Hospitals.
Links for Reference:
Xenith, College for Creative Studies, Wayne State University, Detroit PAL, ISAIC, Shadow XR Helmet, Carhartt, Xenith Loop, BASF