# Episode 076: The Process (Maker Faire 2016)

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-06-24
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016

## Summary

Bob Clagett, David Picciuto, and Jimmy Diresta, hosts of the 'Making It' podcast, discuss their creative philosophies at Maker Faire 2016, arguing that the process of making is more valuable than the final product. They explore how video content creation shapes their design choices, with Bob Clagett noting he often makes objects just to illustrate a tool or technique, while David Picciuto emphasizes that 'the content is the product.' The group also addresses the importance of failure in learning, citing examples like failed 3D prints and safety incidents, and discusses how live streaming allows for real-time collaboration with viewers to improve prototypes.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=0) Introduction: Making It Podcast and Maker Faire 2016
- [2:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=137) Bob Clagett: The Process as the Product and Tool Exploration
- [4:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=285) David Picciuto: Content Creation and the 'Live for the Line' Philosophy
- [8:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=501) Problem Solving and the 'Live for the Line' Concept
- [11:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=660) Innovation in Repetitive Projects and Video-Centric Design
- [14:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=896) The Value of Failure: 3D Prints and Safety Lessons
- [19:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=1143) Safety Responsibility and Video-First Engineering
- [23:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-24-episode-076-the-process-maker-faire-2016#t=1383) Live Streaming and Community Collaboration

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Maker Faire (other)
- GoPro (tool)
- 3D printer (tool)
- Atari cartridge (other)

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