Hardware Podcasts

28: Panobook Progress Report

Thoroughly Considered · 13 Jul 2017 · 33m · Episode 28

What this episode covers

Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat provide a progress report on their Panobook Kickstarter campaign, noting it is on pace to be their second-best funded project with approximately 2,500 backers. They discuss the manufacturing strategy, which involves offset printing and slipcase packaging rather than complex injection molding, allowing for a high volume of 15,000 units. The hosts address user feedback regarding paper performance for fountain pens, explaining their decision to use a versatile middle-ground paper, and detail ongoing work on finalizing dot grid colors and protective packaging.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Studio Neat, Relay FM
Products
Panobook, Glyfted, Neat Ice Kit, Rodia
Also
Kickstarter, Kicktraq, Swiss Miss, Daring Fireball, Cool Material

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