# Episode 031: Brainstorming

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-08-06
- Length: 50m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-06-episode-031-brainstorming
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-031-brainstorming

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal brainstorming techniques, ranging from David's use of index cards and 'mocking' to Bob's handwritten notes and Jimmy's reliance on running and filling gaps. Jimmy also details his crowdfunding campaign for a new makerspace building, explaining his choice of insulated concrete forms over metal or wood structures to manage insulation costs and durability. The group shares updates on their current projects, including David's resin action figure campaign on Toybacker, Bob's new welding video, and Jimmy's work converting a Buck knife into a switchblade.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-06-episode-031-brainstorming#t=1) Intro and Project Updates
- [6:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-06-episode-031-brainstorming#t=412) Jimmy's Makerspace Fundraising and Building Choices
- [11:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-06-episode-031-brainstorming#t=670) Collaboration and Community Ideas
- [21:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-06-episode-031-brainstorming#t=1309) Brainstorming Techniques: Index Cards and Pressure
- [33:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-06-episode-031-brainstorming#t=1989) Personal Brainstorming Methods and Making it Your Own
- [43:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-06-episode-031-brainstorming#t=2606) Thinking Big and Final Updates

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Toybacker (other)
- Beacon (company)
- Core 77 (other)
- Longevity (company)
- Bear Mountain Boats (company)
- Switch and Lever (other)
- Michael Schiller (other)
- Matt Cremona (other)
- Woodworking in America (other)

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