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A show about the past, present, and future of design. The Design Vault is a conversation hosted by Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami, reflecting on iconic products and ideas from the past, and rethinking them from new perspectives. FOLLOW US @thedesignvaultpodcast designvaultpodcast.com Hosts: Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami Production and Post-production: Romina Hakim, Toño Tellez and Poonam Patel Music: Red Lips Media LLC Brand Design: Rafael Poloni
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Thank you to all our listeners for your incredible support throughout Season 1! Your feedback and engagement have helped us learn, grow, and adapt, and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you. Season 2 is just around the corner, launching in December! We’re excited to bring you even more stories about iconic products and their impact on des…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Design Vault with your hosts Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami. Today we explore an absolute game changer in the world of music technology—the Roland TR-808 drum machine. Despite its initial commercial failure, the TR-808 revolutionized music production and left an indelible mark on various genres—from early hip …
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In this episode of The Design Vault, we explore the iconic Braun ET66 calculator, designed by Dieter Rams in 1987. We discuss how this calculator, now featured in the Museum of Modern Art, embodies Rams' 'less, but better' philosophy through its distinctive features like convex circular buttons and a high-contrast color scheme. We highlight how the…
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In this episode of The Design Vault, we dive deep into the fascinating story behind one of gaming's most iconic devices—the Nintendo Game Boy. We uncover how Nintendo's history as a playing card and toy company shaped the development of this revolutionary handheld console. Our discussion explores the intriguing philosophy of lateral thinking in des…
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In today’s episode, we continue our fascinating discussion with designer Steve Kaneko, as he shares his insights into the development and impact of the Microsoft Mouse 2.0. From integrating human-centered design into technology to the evolution of design thinking in creating system-wide solutions, this conversation is a goldmine for anyone interest…
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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Steve Kaneko, a pivotal figure behind the design of the Microsoft Mouse 2.0, a product so significant it earned a place in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection. Steve takes us back to 1993 when Microsoft decided to invest more seriously in input devices to better enable its Windows franchise, c…
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The Speak & Spell, an iconic electronic learning toy introduced by Texas Instruments in 1978, revolutionized educational devices. Combining speech synthesis and interactive games, it helped children learn spelling and pronunciation in an engaging way. The device's distinctive voice and user-friendly interface made it an instant hit among kids and a…
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In this episode, we plunge back into our fascinating discussion with Moni Wolf who was a designer at Motorola during the time of the Razr. We dive deep into the revolutionary design strategies that propelled the Motorola Razr to fame, and exploring Moni’s insightful journey through the design world. As we navigate through aspects of creativity, the…
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In this episode, Moni Wolf, former industrial designer at Motorola, shares her journey and experiences working at the company. She discusses joining Motorola and her time in the Paging Division before transitioning to the mobile phone division. Moni also talks about the establishment of the Milan Design Center and the influence it had on Motorola's…
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In this episode, we reflect on the iconic Sony Walkman and its impact on design and personal experiences. We discussed the history of the Walkman, its design features, and its role in shaping the way people listen to music, the concept of iconic design and the importance of creating a holistic end-to-end experience. Also we talked about the transit…
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Welcome to our new podcast The Design Vault, hosted by Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami. TAKEAWAYS The Design Vault Podcast aims to explore the intersection of design, technology, and innovation. Learning from the past is crucial for shaping the future of design. Collaboration and a holistic problem-solving approach are key in product development. Hu…
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The Design Vault is a show where we learn from the past and present as we shape the future of design together, brought to you by hosts Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami. We’ll discuss iconic products like the Walkman, the 808, and much more, as well as the stories behind them. Join us as we shape the future of design by learning from the past…
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