# 426: Entitled Ducks

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-01-19
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/426-entitled-ducks

## Summary

David Picciuto, Jimmy Diresta, and Bob Clagett discuss the ethical complexities of design inspiration, focusing on David's accidental appropriation of a side table design from 'Stuff Seth Makes' and Jimmy's past controversy surrounding the Netflix show 'Kids Invent Stuff'. The hosts explore the distinction between intentional theft and innocent coincidence, debating how creators should handle credit, research, and public confrontation when their work overlaps with others. They share personal anecdotes about sponsorship controversies and the difficulty of managing public perception when intentions are misunderstood, emphasizing the importance of character and direct communication in resolving conflicts.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=1) Introduction: Weather, Birds, and Pets
- [5:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=346) David Picciuto's Design Controversy with Stuff Seth Makes
- [11:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=664) Jimmy Diresta's Aquarium Hood and Custom Solutions
- [18:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=1102) Bob Clagett's Leather Bags and Patreon Content
- [21:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=1266) The 'Kids Invent Stuff' Controversy and Jimmy's Experience
- [37:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=2268) Sponsorship Backlash and Devaluing Designers
- [45:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=2702) Managing Public Perception and Character
- [52:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=3154) Resolving David's Situation and Future Advice
- [59:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-19-426-entitled-ducks#t=3559) Patreon Updates and Picks of the Week

## Topics

- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Stuff Seth Makes (product)
- Blade and Bow (company)
- Diageo (company)
- Kids Invent Stuff (product)
- Netflix (company)
- Make Magazine (company)

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- [9: Asking for Money](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-02-21-9-asking-for-money) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [Shonky Stiver Stultiloquence](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-09-shonky-stiver-stultiloquence) (The Amp Hour)
- [31: Retweeting Praise](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-10-27-31-retweeting-praise) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-17-18-no-cool-cheap-screwdrivers) (Thoroughly Considered)

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