054 - Design is Political

Once in a while, someone tells us to shut up about politics. If you want to avoid trouble, stay away from politics. Politics is a hot potato. You can’t sell things to people that are disagree with you. But then again, what is wrong with an industrial designer going out and taking a stand for sustainable products or methods? Or other things like education, healthcare, etc. If you can not agree, you can not work with them. Design is change. Change needs courage. All design is political. 

Today’s podcast we talk with designers Michael DiTullo and Spencer Nugent, who have both worked at big organizations such as Nike and Vivint Smart Home to small studios like frog and Astro Design - they have managed and interacted with all walks of life. Is design political - or do we just lay low?  Given that our country elected a new president, what does this mean for design - and how are we affected? Tune in to hear Michael and Spencer talk about their experiences in the industry and how we need to stand up for what’s right.