Asking, "How Does It Make You Feel?"— Isabelle Olsson on Designing Google Hardware

Asking, "How Does It Make You Feel?"— Isabelle Olsson on Designing Google Hardware

Author: Liam Spradlin December 13, 2018 Duration: 24:49

A design director working on Google Home and wearables, Isabelle Olsson also oversees CMF (color, material, and finish) for all Google hardware.

In the episode: Isabelle Olsson explains how she discovered the discipline of industrial design and explores the approach that lead to the unique aesthetic of Google hardware.

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Liam Spradlin hosts Design Notes, a podcast that digs into the realities of creative work from a distinct perspective. As a Senior UX Designer at Google who thinks deeply about interface philosophy, Liam brings a particular curiosity to each conversation. He doesn't just interview designers in the traditional sense; instead, he seeks out voices from a wide array of unique creative fields, from illustrators and architects to ceramicists and type designers. The core of each episode lies in uncovering the shared threads-the inspirations, challenges, and fundamental principles-that connect these diverse practices. Listening feels like sitting in on a thoughtful dialogue between practitioners, where the lessons learned in one discipline often shed surprising light on another. You'll hear how problem-solving in UX resonates with the constraints of a physical craft, or how narrative thinking in writing informs a visual project. This isn't about technical tutorials or portfolio reviews. It's about the human experience behind the work and the broader understanding we gain from it. Through these genuine exchanges, the Design Notes podcast builds a compelling case for how creative thinking bridges disciplines and cultures, offering listeners a richer sense of their own creative journey, whatever form it may take.
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