I work on products ranging from wearables to drones, consumer products, and interactive sculptures. I also like to share lessons from my experiences in product development.
New Ideas to Challenge What You Know
What I learned building a Soft Robot
Soft robotics is a fast-growing industry with an annual growth rate of 40% in the past few years. I’ve saved you the pain of trying to make a soft robot by doing it myself, with modest success.
The Power of the 30 Day Challenge
It’s amazing how much a person can learn in the first few weeks trying something new. This is what works for me to build up a daily practice, which doesn’t require a huge time commitment.
🥇 Company of One by Paul Jarvis — Book Highlights
Building a company to a sustainable size can be tough with all the pressure to grow and grow. Here’s some advice on how to do it, with many small business examples and stories.
Recent Activities (2022)
- Slowly building the Stop Time Clock
- Bikepacking the Oregon Outback (May 2021)
- We built a climbing wall in our garage! (2020)
Projects
I have worked in product development professionally for over ten years, but I also like to build fun projects on the side.
I get so curious about new technologies that I often have to mess around with them myself. The video story of How I built a Soft Robotic Jellyfish has received over 26k views on YouTube.
My Latest Writing
- Two Stories on Secrets to Learning Faster
Instead of learning lessons the hard way, smart people find stories from others. Here are few examples that have stuck with me. - 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Inventing a New Product
The top lessons from my experience making new products and advice for finding clearer focus for your goals. - Humor, Seriously – Great Combo of Science and Business
Approach things lightly and with a playful attitude to add humor to your interactions. Sometimes just laughing more is enough.