# 28: Panobook Progress Report

- Show: [Thoroughly Considered](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered)
- Published: 2017-07-13
- Length: 33m
- Episode: 28
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report
- Listen: http://relay.fm/tc/28

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=29) Introduction: Panobook Campaign Overview
- [1:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=77) Campaign Performance and Backer Numbers
- [5:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=333) Manufacturing Risk and Production Timeline
- [7:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=470) Paper Selection and Fountain Pen Feedback
- [14:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=867) Dot Grid Color and Packaging Testing
- [21:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=1284) Future Product Strategy and Stationery Line
- [27:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=1636) Three-Pack Tier Success and Trust
- [30:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-07-13-28-panobook-progress-report#t=1809) Marketing, Press, and Studio Neat Gazette

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Studio Neat (company)
- Panobook (product)
- Kickstarter (other)
- Kicktraq (other)
- Glyfted (product)
- Neat Ice Kit (product)
- Rodia (product)
- Swiss Miss (other)
- Daring Fireball (other)
- Cool Material (other)
- Relay FM (company)

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