Big Ideas explored through Little Pictures.
It's certainly not a self-help podcast, but you might take something away that helps you notice or even enjoy the world around you a little more.
We offer up great conversations about ideas based on simple and insightful sketches in the Sketchplanations online collection, with the aim of giving listeners something fun and interesting to have their own conversations about.
This is an explainer podcast for the curious-minded. Topics covered include science, behavioural economics, wellbeing, nature, psychology frameworks, business models, cognitive biases, and even domestic life-hacks.
Sketchplanations illustrator and author Jono Hey joins lifelong friends Tom Pellereau (2011 Apprentice Winner) and Rob Bell (Engineer & Broadcaster) to share ideas and stories catalysed by each week's sketch. The 3 of us have been friends for over 20 years and have always enjoyed delving into all sorts of conversation topics - usually with some silliness along the way.
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Big Ideas explored through Little Pictures.
It's certainly not a self-help podcast, but you might take something away that helps you notice or even enjoy the world around you a little more.
We offer up great conversations about ideas based on simple and insightful sketches in the Sketchplanations online collection, with the aim of giving listeners something fun and interesting to have their own conversations about.
This is an explainer podcast for the curious-minded. Topics covered include science, behavioural economics, wellbeing, nature, psychology frameworks, business models, cognitive biases, and even domestic life-hacks.
Sketchplanations illustrator and author Jono Hey joins lifelong friends Tom Pellereau (2011 Apprentice Winner) and Rob Bell (Engineer & Broadcaster) to share ideas and stories catalysed by each week's sketch. The 3 of us have been friends for over 20 years and have always enjoyed delving into all sorts of conversation topics - usually with some silliness along the way.
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Have you ever had your order or instructions (for a cake or otherwise) go hilariously awry?
Oh dear... How funny. Never mind eh?!? I'm sure there's a lesson in these somewhere.
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of 'Cake Wrecks,' where instructions for creating something go hilariously wrong, and how this applies broadly to miscommunication in product development. The conversation is joined by John Cutler, a prolific writer and ("on second") thought leader in digital product development. We delve into the importance of clear communication, prototypes, and iterative understanding in avoiding these 'wrecks' in both hardware and software realms. As always, we also touch on real-world examples, the role of user experience, and the necessity of involving all team members in the design process to ensure a shared and accurate understanding of project goals.
Stay tuned for practical advice on improving clarity and collaboration in your projects.
Topics Covered.
00:00 Introduction to Cakewrecks
00:57 Everyday Essentials and the Magic of Three
01:44 The Versatile Bic Four Colours Pen
02:17 Reminiscing About Handwriting and Notes
05:31 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
05:39 Exploring Cake Wrecks and Misinterpretation
06:29 John Cutler's Journey and Insights
13:47 Challenges in Product Development
20:07 The Illusion of Fixing Decisions
20:28 Challenges in Hardware Manufacturing
21:13 The Importance of Clear Communication
22:44 Prototyping and Specification
23:46 Avoiding Misunderstandings in Projects
25:20 Participatory Design and User Experience
28:18 Embracing Diverse Perspectives
34:48 The Role of Sketching in Communication
37:55 Concluding Thoughts and Resources
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Have you ever had your instructions result in something way more literal than intended? Or did you mis-interpret the orders of someone else?
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All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli.
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