http://www.studio360.org Design for the Real World is an inside look at the hidden genius of everyday things - lipstick, sheetrock, tea bags, ballparks - from Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, public radio's weekly guide to what's happening in the culture. Produced by Public Radio International and WNYC. en-us 2007 Public Radio International/WNYC Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 10:20:21 GMT Public Podcaster 30 cforry@pri.org Public Radio International/WNYC no arts, design, studio 360, architecture An inside look at the hidden genius of everyday things - from lipstick to ballparks. Design for the Real World is an inside look at the hidden genius of everyday things - lipstick, sheetrock, tea bags, ballparks - from Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, public radio's weekly guide to what's happening in the culture. Produced by Public Radio International and WNYC. Public Radio International/WNYC http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_11403_small.png http://www.studio360.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1012761/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1012761.mp3 Before the invention of the dialysis machine, kidney failure was basically a death sentence. Registered nurse Janice Breen explains how the design of dialysis machines has evolved since she started working with them back in 1973. dfrw Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1012761/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1012761.mp3 00:00:00 no DIALYSIS MACHINE Before the invention of the dialysis machine, kidney failure was basically a death sentence. Registered nurse Janice Breen explains how the design of dialysis machines has evolved since she started working with them back in 1973. Before the invention of the dialysis machine, kidney failure was basically a death sentence. Registered nurse Janice Breen explains how the design of dialysis machines has evolved since she started working with them back in 1973. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011566/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011566.mp3 Robots taking over the world? Stealing all the jobs? Robotics engineer Daniel H. Wilson says we shouldn't fear the all-knowing floor-cleaning unit called Roomba. Produced by Caitlin Lindsey. dfrw Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011566/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011566.mp3 00:00:00 no Robots taking over the world? Stealing all the jobs? Robotics engineer Daniel H. Wilson says we shouldn't fear the all-knowing floor-cleaning unit called Roomba. Produced by Caitlin Lindsey. Robots taking over the world? Stealing all the jobs? Robotics engineer Daniel H. Wilson says we shouldn't fear the all-knowing floor-cleaning unit called Roomba. Produced by Caitlin Lindsey. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011443/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011443.mp3 You might remember zoot suits from the swing craze in the late nineties. But for one Southern California tailor and her prom-bound customers, zoot suits have never gone out of style. Produced by Eric Molinsky. dfrw Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011443/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011443.mp3 00:00:00 no You might remember zoot suits from the swing craze in the late nineties. But for one Southern California tailor and her prom-bound customers, zoot suits have never gone out of style. Produced by Eric Molinsky. You might remember zoot suits from the swing craze in the late nineties. But for one Southern California tailor and her prom-bound customers, zoot suits have never gone out of style. Produced by Eric Molinsky. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011442/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011442.mp3 The writer Akiko Busch explains how, over the years, kids' school accessories have ascended into high style. Produced by Jocelyn Gonzales. dfrw Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011442/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011442.mp3 00:00:00 no The writer Akiko Busch explains how, over the years, kids' school accessories have ascended into high style. Produced by Jocelyn Gonzales. The writer Akiko Busch explains how, over the years, kids' school accessories have ascended into high style. Produced by Jocelyn Gonzales. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011446/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011446.mp3 Graphic designer Noah Scalin created a new skull design every day for a year and posted them to his blog Skull-a-Day. He used whatever was at hand: breakfast cereal, sparklers, and little green army men. Scalin thinks that no matter the material, the skull is timeless. Produced by Studio 360's Michele Siegel and Erin Calabria. dfrw Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1011446/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1011446.mp3 00:00:00 no Graphic designer Noah Scalin created a new skull design every day for a year and posted them to his blog Skull-a-Day. He used whatever was at hand: breakfast cereal, sparklers, and little green army men. Scalin thinks that no matter the material, the Graphic designer Noah Scalin created a new skull design every day for a year and posted them to his blog Skull-a-Day. He used whatever was at hand: breakfast cereal, sparklers, and little green army men. Scalin thinks that no matter the material, the skull is timeless. Produced by Studio 360's Michele Siegel and Erin Calabria. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1002456/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1002456.mp3 Cubicles have a bad reputation as soul-crushing, gray boxes wallpapered in Post-its. But they were originally designed to promote health and wellness. Cubicle pioneer Joe Schwartz explains what went wrong. Produced by Catherine Epstein. dfrw Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1002456/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1002456.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEETROCK, ETC. Cubicles have a bad reputation as soul-crushing, gray boxes wallpapered in Post-its. But they were originally designed to promote health and wellness. Cubicle pioneer Joe Schwartz explains what went wrong. Produced by Catherine Epstein. Cubicles have a bad reputation as soul-crushing, gray boxes wallpapered in Post-its. But they were originally designed to promote health and wellness. Cubicle pioneer Joe Schwartz explains what went wrong. Produced by Catherine Epstein. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1000310/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1000310.mp3 Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister's favorite album cover of all time is one of Warhol's notorious designs: The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers, with the fully operational zipper. Produced by Derek John. And Cale reveals Warhol's inspiration for the Velvet Underground's signature banana cover. dfrw Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/1000310/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/1000310.mp3 00:00:00 no Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister's favorite album cover of all time is one of Warhol's notorious designs: The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers, with the fully operational zipper. Produced by Derek John. And Cale reveals Warhol's Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister's favorite album cover of all time is one of Warhol's notorious designs: The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers, with the fully operational zipper. Produced by Derek John. And Cale reveals Warhol's inspiration for the Velvet Underground's signature banana cover. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/998890/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/998890.mp3 Jeremy Kinney of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum explains how the Wright brothers' wooden propeller -– designed using the world's first wind tunnel -- made the dream of defying gravity come true. Produced by Dennis Nishi. dfrw Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/998890/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/998890.mp3 00:00:00 no DENNIS NISHI, JEREMY KINNEY, SMITHSONIAN AIR Jeremy Kinney of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum explains how the Wright brothers' wooden propeller -– designed using the world's first wind tunnel -- made the dream of defying gravity come true. Produced by Dennis Nishi. Jeremy Kinney of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum explains how the Wright brothers' wooden propeller -– designed using the world's first wind tunnel -- made the dream of defying gravity come true. Produced by Dennis Nishi. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/997830/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/997830.mp3 Design guru Steven Heller explains how Father Christmas became branded as a jolly bearded old man in a red suit. dfrw Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/997830/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/997830.mp3 00:00:00 no STEVEN HELLER Design guru Steven Heller explains how Father Christmas became branded as a jolly bearded old man in a red suit. Design guru Steven Heller explains how Father Christmas became branded as a jolly bearded old man in a red suit. Public Radio International/WNYC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/996337/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/996337.mp3 Cartoon characters have helped sell burgers and fries for years. But for graphic designer Steven Heller, there's one icon that stands above the rest. He's a pudgy little boy with a pompadour, checkered overalls and a Double-Decker burger in his hand. dfrw Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT cforry@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/dfrw/.jukebox/media/dfrw/996337/mp3/arts/podcast/11403/996337.mp3 00:00:00 no STEVEN HELLER Cartoon characters have helped sell burgers and fries for years. But for graphic designer Steven Heller, there's one icon that stands above the rest. He's a pudgy little boy with a pompadour, checkered overalls and a Double-Decker burger in Cartoon characters have helped sell burgers and fries for years. But for graphic designer Steven Heller, there's one icon that stands above the rest. He's a pudgy little boy with a pompadour, checkered overalls and a Double-Decker burger in his hand. Public Radio International/WNYC