Welcome to this episode of Shop Talk, a podcast from the team at Autodesk Fusion where we catch up with designers and makers live from their workshops. Whether you're a Fusion fan curious about what our users are doing or simply looking for something to listen to in your own shop, we’re bringing you candid conversations with talented designers who pour their hearts and souls into their craft. In this episode, designer and Autodesker Jonathan Odom speaks with Sam Birchenough of BRCHN Design House.

Sam launched BRCHN Design House over 8 years ago with the goal of propelling the product development industry forward by redefining the concept-to-market design process. Built on relationships with technology innovators, Sam paired the latest software and hardware toolsets with clean sheet thinking to develop a vastly more efficient process when compared to traditional industry standards. The boutique design firm has delivered world-class design work to happy clients in industries as varied as consumer products, consumer packaged goods, medical, dental, transportation, furniture, and entertainment.

In this conversation, we talk about design to manufacture, AI humanoid robots, and the unfortunate thought of trying to survive a zombie apocalypse in Los Angeles.

Timestamps for the Time-Strapped:
00:00 - Welcome to Shop Talk!
01:02 - Meet Sam of BRCHN Design House!
07:10 - How do you attract and retain clients?
14:30 - Are you worried about the talent gap in our industry?
16:30 - Watch us watch the humanoid robot!
21:38 - How do you build a strong brand for a client from the product side?
26:01 - It's a game-changer to have your electronics engineer working in Fusion!
29:25 - The common light switch is ripe for disruption!
30:18 - How are you surviving a zombie apocalypse in Los Angeles?

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