Hardware Podcasts

467: Making Art Into The Sunset

Making It · 17 Jan 2025 · 1h 14m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent activities, ranging from Diresta's trip to CES and his transition toward fine art to Picciuto's visit to a Frank Lloyd Wright house and Clagett's update on reshooting his Fusion 360 course. They reflect on aging as makers, the physical toll of manual labor, and the importance of staying active and creative into their later years. The episode also covers practical topics like sourcing materials from Joanne's Fabrics and recommendations for media such as the Hermes documentary and the film The Substance.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Volkswagen, Boston Dynamics, DJI, Sony, Crossley, Joanne's Fabrics, Hermes, Eastwood, JHS pedals, Fuji Film
Products
Scout, Insta360, The Substance
Tools
Fusion 360
Also
CES, House Story

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