The Design Vault
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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24 hours ago
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 transition from the Walkman to the iPod, the challenges of incumbency and legacy, and the future of design in the age of AI and streaming music.
TAKEAWAYS
Discussion on balance between creating "good enough" products versus outstanding ones
Background on the creation and market success of the Sony Walkman.
Transition from the Walkman to the Minidisc; exploring both design excellence and legacy challenges.
The role of design in enhancing the music listening experience, making it mindful and present.
The move from Walkman to iPod, emphasizing on software-hardware integration and user experience.
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"Digital Dreams, the Work of the Sony Design Center"
Join us as we shape the future of design by learning from the past and present where you can find all episodes, transcripts and exclusive content at thedesignvaultpodcast.com
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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
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
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.
Human conversation and learning together are valuable in the age of abundant content.
Join us as we shape the future of design by learning from the past and present where you can find all episodes, transcripts and exclusive content at thedesignvaultpodcast.com
FOLLOW US
Linkedin Albert
Linkedin Thamer
Instagram
Twitter (X)
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
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
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 on social media at thedesignvaultpodcast on X and Instagram or subscribe at thedesignvaultpodcast.com to stay tuned for next episodes
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