051 - Josh Owen

Our next guest is design educator Josh Owen, a Distinguished Professor and Director of Industrial Design at The Rochester Institute of Technology. Josh is also an award winning, internationally renowned industrial designer and author. His studio’s work is produced by significant manufacturers in the US and Europe, and the projects are featured in many permanent museum collections around the globe. Because Owen’s varied roles are in high demand, he is selective about the commissions from industry that his studio accepts. They work on fewer projects but focus on building quality relationships over quantity, accounting for the attention and accolades given to their work by the media, industry, and cultural sectors. During our conversation, we talk about the evolution of his work, how he got started, and the future of design education. Thank you @joshowendesign for being amazing and inspiring so many! Thanks for tuning in, be on the lookout for our next podcast! Send us a DM or email at hello@advdes.org to provide us with your thoughts and comments on our dialogue with designers!