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by Nicholas Baker & James Connors

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Are Bicycles Actually Beautiful?

March 6, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

James and Nick catch up on recent projects, from a Lego-inspired barricade moment to the surprisingly complex reality of building a two-ton “rock chair.” They then dig into a bigger design question: what makes an object truly beautiful…
The Return of Tangible Tech

February 16, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

James and Nick discuss the trend of incense holders, the "brutalism" of modern coffee machines, and the five-year development of Nick’s modular Strap Box. They also debate Dieter Rams’ design philosophy and the cultural shift toward…
Reunion

December 1, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

James and Nick catch up. James talks about a road barrier he designed. Nick talks about the Haybale and Jex. They discuss Ikea, Bambulab’s latest printer, and recent AI thoughts.
The Next Wave of 3D Printing

November 27, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min

James and Nick catch up. James chat’s about his new son and coffee routine. Nick is writing essays. They discuss a renaissance of 3D printing. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Shop our merch at m…
Afshin Mehin

September 27, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min

Afshin Mehin is a designer and the founder of Card79. He discusses his design journey, working for Whipsaw and IDEO, starting his design firm, designing for Neuralink, and the future of design. Check out Card79.com Email us your questions…

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Dan Harden

August 23, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min

Dan Harden is the founder of Whipsaw and discusses his design journey, working for George Nelson, stories of Steve Jobs, starting his design firm, the business of design, his Skrolla chair, design values, and the future of design.Email us…
The Great American Dyson Debate

August 4, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min

James and Nick review the Strap Box and answer questions about daily practices, prelaunch jitters, Miro, licensing, and Dyson. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Support us by supporting Visune, get 10% off your…
Apple Vision Pro

June 14, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

James and Nick discuss their thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Support us by supporting Momnt, get 10% off your first purchase by using our affiliate link. https…
Don’t Believe Your Eyes

April 19, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min

James gets settled in Pennsylvania. Nick launches the Super Chair. We discuss the future of design as AI matures to become a useful tool. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com Our sponsor this week is Momnt, get 20% off…
Designers Critique Every Game Console

February 15, 2023 · 1 hr 47 min

Nick launched his first sofa. James is dreaming about coffee. We discuss talk some juicy design news and rank the design of video game consoles. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com
We've Changed Our Design Process

February 1, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min

James and Nick talk about their week, James’s life update, Nick’s organizing rack, lifestyle businesses, and how the design process has changed. Email us your questions at minordetailspodcast@gmail.com
Unnecessary Inventions

January 25, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min

Matty Benedetto, the evil genius behind Unnecessary Inventions, comes on the podcast and talks about his journey as an entrepreneur to content creator. Matty discusses his process for coming up with inventions, tricks for the algorithm…

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Minor details is an industrial design podcast hosted by Nicholas Baker and James Connors. They share their opinions and stories about living and working as industrial designers in New York City.