# Making It #001 :  Where Does Creativity Come From?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2014-10-31
- Length: 51m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from

## Summary

Hosts Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the origins of their creativity, ranging from David's inspiration by artists to Bob's problem-solving approach and Jimmy's obsession with dissecting objects like coffins and wicker baskets. They detail their sourcing strategies, with Jimmy utilizing local suppliers like Kencraft and Rosenzweig in New York, while Bob relies on personal connections for materials. The conversation also covers their professional lives, including Jimmy's branding work for liquor companies like Johnny Walker and George Dickel, and the operational challenges of balancing YouTube content schedules with client demands.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from#t=6) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto
- [2:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from#t=175) Teaching 3D Design at School of Visual Arts and SCAD
- [9:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from#t=546) Sourcing Materials: Kencraft, Rosenzweig, and Local Suppliers
- [13:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from#t=804) Sources of Creativity: Art, Problem Solving, and Subconscious Processing
- [21:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from#t=1309) Jimmy's Obsession with Coffins and Wicker Caskets
- [35:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from#t=2146) Client Work: Johnny Walker, George Dickel, and Bar Builds
- [43:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-10-31-making-it-001-where-does-creativity-come-from#t=2580) Managing Overwhelm, YouTube Schedules, and Saying No

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Jimmy Diresta (other)
- School of Visual Arts (other)
- SCAD (other)
- Kencraft (other)
- Rosenzweig (other)
- Johnny Walker (other)
- George Dickel (other)
- Make magazine (other)
- West Elm (other)
- Highland Woodworking (other)
- Spring House Press (other)

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