Episode 84

Curiosity - the Maker of Innovators

Kevin Bethune (Designer and Author of "Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation")

Living a life fueled by your own creativity is my dream as well as many others.

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Kevin Bethune

Designer and Author of "Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation"

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Episode 84 with Kevin Bethune, originally published Mar 18, 2022.

How did you go from nuclear engineering to design?

Living a life fueled by your own creativity is my dream as well as many others. The question always is, “How do you do that?” In this episode, I’ll be talking to designer Kevin Bethune about this and his new book, “Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation."

A guided path through the source-provided topic list for this episode.

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How did you go from nuclear engineering to design?

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Why should designers be in the room when creating new products?

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How multi-discipline teams develop well-rounded products

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How the Socratic method can be used when creating new products

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How depth and breadth form unique perspectives

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Curiosity - the maker of innovators

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What books have had an impact on Mr. Bethune

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What advice Mr. Bethune has for teenagers

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How students can manage their passions and workloads

Recurring Question

"What books have had an impact on you?"

For Young Listeners

"What advice do you have for teenagers?"

Kevin G. Bethune is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of dreams • design + life, a think tank for design and innovation. Over a career that spans more than twenty years, he has worked in engineering, business, and design.