# Episode 169: Jimmy is a huge Hello Kitty fan.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-06-01
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal fitness updates, with Bob weighing in on his weight loss and Jimmy sharing his struggle with sugar. The group delves into a philosophical debate on whether inspiration stems from ideas or individuals, citing figures like Townes Van Zandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jack White. They also address the controversy surrounding David's sponsorship of Design Crowd, discussing the ethics of 'spec work' in the design industry and the importance of audience trust over brand deals.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan#t=1) Introduction and Fitness Updates
- [6:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan#t=406) Bob's Canoe Project with Filson
- [8:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan#t=501) David's Business Card Holder and Channel Trailer
- [15:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan#t=935) The Design Crowd Sponsorship Controversy
- [26:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan#t=1611) Bob's Plywood Dolly and Lounge Chair Design
- [31:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan#t=1915) Inspiration: Ideas vs. Individuals
- [58:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-01-episode-169-jimmy-is-a-huge-hello-kitty-fan#t=3503) Picks of the Week and Hello Kitty Story

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Filson (company)
- Hello Kitty (product)
- Viewmaster (product)
- The Toys That Made Us (product)
- Townes Van Zandt (other)
- Leonardo da Vinci (other)
- Jack White (other)
- Nick Cave (other)
- Richard Serra (other)
- Jesse James (other)
- Jack Conti (other)
- Ray and Charles Eames (other)
- Mid-Century Modern Complete (product)
- Squarespace (company)
- Netflix (company)
- Patreon (company)
- Hershey Gold (product)
- The Q (other)
- Weezy Waiter (other)

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