Icon-o-Cast: a podcast by LUNAR
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsLunar pros explore, discuss and demystify the world of design.
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Think, Behold and Act: Clive
May 20, 2009 14:09 - 5 minutesLUNAR’s graphic design maven, Becky Brown, presented some work at San Francisco’s Pecha Kucha Night recently. Becky crafted a story whose main character, Clive, befriended us, made us care – and then led us around an unexpected corner. And then another. Here's a reenactment. Enjoy.
Best products & experiences for new moms & their babies - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 5/6/2009
May 07, 2009 05:05 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, Icon-o-Cast mom-to-be Lisa Leckie, new mom Gretchen Anderson and experienced mom Sandrine Lebas talk about the decisions new moms make as they struggle with seemingly infinite product choices and apply their personal values to the experience of motherhood.
What can building design teach product design - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 4/21/2009
April 21, 2009 19:39 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe architecture and construction world is years ahead of product design in terms of creating understanding, standards, alternative design solutions and the economic arguements for the value of sustainable design. In this Earth Day Special, Lunar's Gretchen Anderson talks with green building expert Elaine Hsieh of KEMA about how building industries have embraced sustainable practices since the first Earth Day.
Spore - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar -3/30/2009
March 31, 2009 15:09 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBComputer game design is changing as games become more of a platform for play, creativity and collaboration and not just a challenge of skill and reasoning. Lunar's Gretchen Anderson talks with Mike Khoury, a game designer at Maxis Software and contributor to the hot new game Spore, about changing approaches to designing the gaming experience and some surprising ways Spore's fans have taken the game in new directions.
Redesigning the California Academy of Sciences - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 3/9/2009
March 10, 2009 17:31 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe world's great museums have attractions that capture the imagination of visitors. The very best museums also design their experiences to connect with visitors in ways that may not always be readily apparent. In this episode, Lisa Dunmeyer, project manager with BBI Engineering, talks with Lunar's Gretchen Anderson and Lisa Leckie about how visitors are connecting with the newly redesigned California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. BBI Engineering of San Francisc...
Service Design - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 2/19/2009
February 20, 2009 15:08 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat makes a great service? How can designers influence the experience customers have with grocery stores, airlines and car rental agencies? Jennifer Bove of Kicker Studio and Ben Fullerton of IDEO talk with Gretchen Anderson about service design.
Innovation with Larry Keeley - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 1/29/2009
January 29, 2009 20:03 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do we orient creativity in the service of business stakeholders? How does design create benefits for top-line growth and bottom-line profitability? In this Icon-o-Cast episode, Lunar's John Edson chats with innovation guru Larry Keeley of the Doblin Group about the practice of innovation in design, its role in today's economic environment and perspectives on how innovation may have contributed to our current predicaments. Larry is an innovation strategist, professor at the Institute o...
Chairs - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 1/15/2009
January 15, 2009 17:28 - 26 minutes - 15.2 MBLunar's TBA (Think, Behold and Act) project is an exploration into the elemental powers of creative expression. In this Icon-o-Cast episode, Lunar Creative Director Ken Wood (who led the "Think" exploration) discusses with Lunar's Jeff Smith and John Edson a collection of chair concepts that respond to common habits of daily living, generally considered to be bad habits.
What Makes a GREAT Gift? Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - 12/15/2008
December 16, 2008 16:39 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Icon-o-Cast team (John Edson, Gretchen Anderson, Lisa Leckie, Robert Howard and Jeff Smith) celebrate the holidays with thoughts on what makes a great gift. And it's not just wheels!
IDEO's Ted Howes presenting at "Digging Deeper" - audio
November 26, 2008 20:03 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MBIDEO's Ted Howes presents at the Digging Deeper sustainable design conference held in late July in San Francisco. The evening panel discussion dug deep into the eco-issues designers face everyday to reveal building blocks for sustainable design.
IDEO's Ted Howes presenting at "Digging Deeper" - video
November 26, 2008 20:01 - 12 minutes - 43.8 MBIDEO's Ted Howes presents at the Digging Deeper sustainable design conference held in late July in San Francisco. The evening panel discussion dug deep into the eco-issues designers face everyday to reveal building blocks for sustainable design.
Speed of Innovation with Steve Portigal - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - Nov. 24, 2008
November 25, 2008 00:26 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHow do speed, creativity and innovation intertwine in the design process? In this Connections episode, Gretchen Anderson and Lisa Leckie talk with Steve Portigal of Portigal Consulting about getting results through design research. www.icon-o-cast.com www.portigal.com
Nathan Shedroff, author, academic and entrepreneur, presenting at "Digging Deeper" - audio
November 13, 2008 20:03 - 18 minutes - 10.7 MBNathan Shedroff, author, academic and entrepreneur, presents at the Digging Deeper sustainable design conference held in late July in San Francisco. (Prefaced with a short interview by Lunar's John Edson.)
Nathan Shedroff, author, academic and entrepreneur, presenting at "Digging Deeper" - video
November 13, 2008 20:01 - 18 minutes - 65.1 MBNathan Shedroff, author, academic and entrepreneur, presents at the Digging Deeper sustainable design conference held in late July in San Francisco. (Prefaced with a short interview by Lunar's John Edson.)
Francoise Serralta of PeclersParis presenting at "Digging Deeper" - audio
November 04, 2008 20:18 - 11 minutes - 6.53 MBFrancoise Serralta, strategic research and planning director with PeclersParis, presents at the Digging Deeper sustainable design conference held in late July in San Francisco. (Prefaced with a short interview by Lunar's John Edson.) The evening panel discussion dug deep into the eco-issues designers face everyday to reveal building blocks for sustainable design.
Francoise Serralta of PeclersParis presenting at "Digging Deeper" - video
November 04, 2008 20:15 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFrancoise Serralta, strategic research and planning director with PeclersParis, presents at the Digging Deeper sustainable design conference held in late July in San Francisco. (Prefaced with a short interview by Lunar's John Edson.) The evening panel discussion dug deep into the eco-issues designers face everyday to reveal building blocks for sustainable design.
Back to School with Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - Oct. 17, 2008
October 20, 2008 17:25 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLunar engineers Robert Howard, Matt Peterson and Dan Senatore discuss the attributes job candidates should present when applying for any kind of creative career opportunity.
It's the Customer Economy, Stupid! - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - Oct. 14, 2008
October 14, 2008 22:54 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBIcon-o-Cast co-hosts Gretchen Anderson and Lisa Leckie dig into how the economy is affecting the customer experience.
Joep Meijer of theRightenvironment presenting at "Digging Deeper" - audio
October 03, 2008 14:29 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBJoep Meijer, founder and president of theRightenvironment, talks about models for sustainable design at the Industrial Design Society of America's Digging Deeper event in San Francisco July 22, 2008. (Prefaced with a short interview by Lunar's John Edson.) The evening panel discussion dug deep into the eco-issues designers face everyday to reveal building blocks for sustainable design.
Engineering the Illumina iScan - Icon-o-Cast by Lunar - Sept. 17, 2008
September 22, 2008 19:12 - 19 minutes - 22 MBLunar engineers Robert Howard and Matt Durack discuss the product-development process and challenges associated with creating the Illumina iScan -- a sophisticated biotechnology instrument -- for long-time client Illumina. How do engineers and designers juggle the requirements of customers, manufacturers, marketing and service technicians in a context of fierce competition, development calendars, technology risks and other considerations? Listen and learn.
Travis Lee presents at Digging Deeper - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar (audio version)
September 05, 2008 20:44 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBLunar's Travis Lee speaking on sustainable design at the Industrial Design Society of America's Digging Deeper event in San Francisco July 22, 2008, outlines an approach for how designers can think about building sustainable design principles into their product work. about sustainable design. (Prefaced with a short interview by Lunar's John Edson.) The evening panel discussion dug deep into the eco-issues designers face everyday to reveal building blocks for sustainable design.
Alexander Rose presents at Digging Deeper - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar (audio version)
August 16, 2008 04:25 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAlexander Rose of the Long Now Foundation presents at the Industrial Design Society of America's Digging Deeper event about sustainable design (July 22 in SF). (Prefaced with a short interview by Lunar's John Edson.) The evening panel discussion dug deep into the eco-issues designers face everyday to reveal building blocks for sustainable design.
Perspectives from "Digging Deeper" Presenters - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar (audio version)
August 07, 2008 23:49 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBLunar's John Edson interviews presenters and other sustainability experts at the Industrial Design Society of America's Digging Deeper event (July 22 in SF). Guests include Alexander Roe, Nathan Shedroff, Françoise Serralta, Travis Lee, Joep Meijer, Joe Gebbia, Mike Zuckerman and Charlie Sheldon.
Digging Deeper - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
July 11, 2008 13:50 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBCharlie Sheldon, president of San Francisco chapter of the Industrial Design Society of America, and Lunar's John Edson, talk about the Digging Deeper conference and next steps in the sustainable design movement.
People powered products - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
July 09, 2008 01:03 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBChad Jennings of Blurb, Gretchen Anderson and Lisa Leckie discuss the new era of "People Powered Products". iconocast.typepad.com
"Emotionalizing" products - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
June 11, 2008 15:35 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBLunar founder Jeff Smith and Lunar president John Edson discuss an Expressions process used to "emotionalize" products. www.lunar.com
Come fly (or crash) with us (video) - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
May 28, 2008 03:20 - 33 minutes - 70.1 MBLunar engineers Robert Howard, Jonathan Downing and Wenson Chern take apart two toy helicopters to examine their engineering designs. Watch the video or play/download an audio version. (video version)
Come fly (or crash) with us (audio) - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
May 28, 2008 03:18 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBLunar engineers Robert Howard, Jonathan Downing and Wenson Chern take apart two toy helicopters to examine their engineering designs. Watch the video or play/download an audio version.
Soft studies and sharp design - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
May 09, 2008 00:37 - 23 minutes - 13.3 MBLunar's Gretchen Anderson and independent researcher Lisa Leckie discuss how soft research and ethnographic studies affect design.
The Design of Future Things with Don Norman - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
April 12, 2008 15:38 - 38 minutes - 22 MBCognitive scientist and usability expert Don Norman returns to Icon-o-Cast, joining John Edson and Gretchen Anderson in a Connections segment for a wide-ranging discussion about the design of future things. They also talk about what's right and wrong with TiVo, airlines, Jott, reQall, cell phones and online map services. Business Week calls Don a “cantankerous visionary” for a reason.
Can Innovation Be Taught? - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar
March 25, 2008 14:56 - 19 minutes - 10.9 MBCan innovation be taught or is it embedded in creativity? How is India becoming an innovator in the world of outsourcing? IdeaFarms CEO Sunil Malhotra discusses innovation and India with Lunar's John Edson.
Challenges of Sustainable Design - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
March 07, 2008 19:27 - 41 minutes - 66.2 MB VideoIn this special edition of Icon-o-Cast -- available in multiple video formats and in audio MP3 -- Jeff Smith, CEO of Lunar, and Nirmal Sethia, Director of the Center for Business and Design at Cal Poly Pomona, present a new way of thinking about the challenges of sustainable design. Includes considerations for businesses, designers and consumers.
Challenges of Sustainable Design - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
March 07, 2008 19:26In this special edition of Icon-o-Cast -- available in multiple video formats and in audio MP3 -- Jeff Smith, CEO of Lunar, and Nirmal Sethia, Director of the Center for Business and Design at Cal Poly Pomona, present a new way of thinking about the challenges of sustainable design. Includes considerations for businesses, designers and consumers.
Challenges of Sustainable Design - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
March 07, 2008 19:23In this special edition of Icon-o-Cast -- available in multiple video formats and in audio MP3 -- Jeff Smith, CEO of Lunar, and Nirmal Sethia, Director of the Center for Business and Design at Cal Poly Pomona, present a new way of thinking about the challenges of sustainable design. Includes considerations for businesses, designers and consumers.
The Creative Magazine - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
February 26, 2008 22:49 - 16 minutes - 9.25 MBIs there a future for magazines? Magazine Editor Andreas Wrede and Lunar's John Edson discuss creating a new publication and sources of inspiration in the creative process.
Why the Hummer is not the problem and the Prius is not the solution - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
January 23, 2008 18:25 - 7 minutes - 4.98 MBLunar's Jeff Smith and Cal Poly Pomona Professor Nirmal Sethia introduce a new model for sustainable design and consumption.
Transmissions from Earth - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
January 19, 2008 17:49 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBLunar's John Edson, Andrew Zee and Robert Howard respond to listener feedback and discuss working globally, job titles and process www.lunar.com | [email protected]
Holiday Gift Guide - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
December 18, 2007 17:39 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBMembers of the Lunar Team share some of their favorite gifts of the holiday season.
What is "Interaction Design" anyway? - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
December 13, 2007 20:18 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MBLunar's John Edson and Gretchen Anderson explore the mysteries and wonder of Interaction Design. [email protected] www.lunar.com
Connecting'07 - conversations about sustainable design - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design (video version)
November 07, 2007 00:20 - 21 minutes - 76.7 MBLunar's John Edson and Zoe Corneli talk with designers attending the Connecting'07 conference in San Francisco about sustainable design, creating environmentally friendly products and using design to make a difference. (Our first videocast!)
Connecting'07 - conversations about sustainable design - Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design (audio version)
November 07, 2007 00:14 - 21 minutes - 4.83 MBLunar's John Edson and Zoe Corneli talk with designers attending the Connecting'07 conference in San Francisco about sustainable design, creating environmentally friendly products and using design to make a difference.
SFO design exhibit: Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - Aug. 30, 2007
September 07, 2007 17:35 - 26 minutes - 18 MBLeaders from the San Francisco chapter of the Industrial Design Society of America discuss a new museum exhibit at San Francisco International Airport: "Prototype to Product: Thirty-three Projects from the Bay Area Design Community."
Process, materials & portfolios: Icon-o-Cast a podcast by Lunar Design
July 13, 2007 21:58 - 14 minutes - 9.62 MBLunar's John Edson answers questions from listeners about design process, materials, portfolios and more.
Sharing Ideas at Pecha Kucha: Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - June 8, 2007
June 11, 2007 14:45 - 21 minutes - 12.3 MBPaul Jamtgaard and Alberto Villarreal join John Edson to discuss Pecha Kucha, a free ongoing showcase of designers' work | [email protected] | www.lunar.com
Milan Furniture Fair 2007: Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - May 18, 2007
May 19, 2007 00:03 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MBLunar's Becky Brown and John Edson talk about their recent visit to the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (Milan Furniture Fair), special guests join in via John's handy digital recorder, and visit www.lunar.com/podcast to see pics.
Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - April 21, 2007
April 24, 2007 00:06 - 21 minutes - 9.64 MBLunar's Robert Howard and Matt Durack talk with John Edson about the challenges associated with a recent medical device project for Novint and the creative process.
Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - March 5, 2007
March 06, 2007 00:18 - 21 minutes - 12.1 MBCan designers create great products that don't hurt Planet Earth? Lunar's Scot Herbst and Travis Lee say "yes" by following a simple set of principles for sustainable design. Scot and Travis share their insights with John Edson.
Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - February 5, 2007
February 06, 2007 14:25 - 22 minutes - 13 MBLunar's user-experience expert Gretchen Anderson talks with John Edson about using digital music players, including the Microsoft Zune, SanDisk Sansa e200 and, of course, the Apple iPod. Their conversation also explores simplicity, feature sets and creating a great product experience.
Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - January 10, 2007
January 10, 2007 23:57 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBChristopher Celeste, founder and president of Findaway, talks with Lunar's John Edson about the Playaway self-contained audiobook from Findaway and how customer experience's can be enhaced by taking away features.
Icon-o-Cast by Lunar Design - January 2, 2007
January 02, 2007 22:20 - 13 minutes - 6.41 MBLunar's Alex Rochat and Alberto Villareal talk about their recent personal design projects and the creative process with John Edson. [email protected] | www.lunar.com