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“The world needs design more now than ever.”
Most designers want to make beautiful things.
Dan Harden wants to make meaningful ones.
From building dangerous go-karts as a kid to designing more than 1,000 products (and winning 350+ awards), Dan’s career has been a masterclass in lasting impact. As CEO and founder of Whipsaw, Dan has shaped the modern design landscape while staying grounded in what truly matters: solving real problems for real people.
In this episode of Why Design, Dan shares how he turned a passion for sketching and making into a globally respected studio, why the best designers obsess over details, and how to cultivate curiosity, clarity, and creativity over a 30+ year career.
Don’t just listen. Go beyond the podcast. Join the Why Design community → teamkodu.com/events
What You’ll Learn 👇
🌀 Why the “why” of design matters more than ever
🪚 The discipline behind great design (and why it's more than a sketch)
🔥 How passion, grit, and inspiration fuel longevity
📐 What makes a design transcendent, not just functional
🌍 Why industrial designers must think beyond consumerism
Memorable Quotes
💬 “There are fundamentals about design that haven’t changed.”
💬 “Creativity is not a tool you turn on, it’s a way of life.”
💬 “Don't contribute to the malaise. Don’t do shitty products.”
💬 “You can be creative designing a bolt.”
💬 “Design should be gifting, not just commerce.”
Resources & Links
🧠 Connect with Dan Harden on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-harden-62389435/
🏢 Explore Whipsaw’s work:
🎧 Listen to Prism, Dan’s podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZHZoL0hOdzZfRcgAXeuvh?si=40de5239ef2548fc
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube → youtube.com/@whydesignpod
📸 Follow on Instagram → @whydesignxkodu
🎵 TikTok → _whydesign
👥 Join the Why Design community → teamkodu.com/events
🔗 Follow Chris Whyte on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/mrchriswhyte
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👥 If this resonated, share it with a friend, designer, or team leader navigating their own creative journey.
About Kodu
Why Design is produced by Kodu, a recruitment partner to ambitious hardware brands, design consultancies, and product start-ups. We help founders and teams hire top talent across industrial design, mechanical engineering, and product leadership.
🔗 Learn more → teamkodu.com
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