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112 episodes
since July 16, 2022
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Someone with no mechanical engineering background used AI to design a dog door with a Wi-Fi lock, got it cut by a sheet-metal shop, and had it in two weeks. That’s awesome, and it’s a preview of where design is headed. In this episode of Design More, Despair Less, I talk about why AI isn’t somethin…

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A YouTube commenter called one of my videos "Beyond Terrible." It ended up being one of the most useful things anyone's ever said to me — and the video after it became my best-performing one yet. In this episode of Design More, Despair Less, I break down four ideas that have shaped how I approach…
Mechanical engineering isn't dying — it's entering a golden age. In this episode I make the case for why, if you're an ME or working in hardware, now is the time to go all in and go fast. Then we get into Tesla's Cybercab: no wheel, no pedals, no problems — and why it's a bigger leap than the cover…
The world gives you plenty of reasons to be cynical. The news, politics, social media, the relentless pace of change — it all adds up. And honestly? The cynicism isn't always unfounded. But what if choosing idealism isn't naivety — it's a strategy? In this episode, I break down the AI and jobs co…
In this episode of Design More Despair Less I read an article I wrote titled "What If You Are Capable of So Much More?". If you would like to read the article it can be found on my 𝕏 profile or on Medium. | I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD. Follow me on Medium (https…
I failed and posted this Fail More Friday on a Saturday! Okay, I know it's not the biggest failure in the world but still, not what I planned. However, it fit's in perfectly with this episode that is all about failure. Although uncomfortable, and with very real risks, failure is necessary to build …
We are so much better at recognizing than recalling. We've all experienced this when struggle to recall a name or a town but we know all of the names that it isn't! Isn't that weird? Well, it's a common occurrence for all of us and something designers should understand when creating products aimed …
In this episode I discuss what a Gap Analysis is and how it can be used both to improve your product design and your business as a whole. Every great product company has a current state and a desired state, with a laundry list of gaps in between. This episode will help you understand how to identif…
A nostalgic look back at the iconic and timeless movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Who knew that this old classic would hold so many gold nuggets for designer in our day and age. In this episode I dive deep into the lyrical (and design) genius of the song "Grow The Roses of Success". Come take a walk…
In this episode I discuss the despair we face in the United States as evidenced by the past week and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Despair devalues, dehumanizes, and devolves us as human beings. We must fight it with everything we have. | I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com…
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