Insights and advice from industry leaders driving innovation and shaping the future of people, processes, and technology in the world of physical products.
Join Christina Perla, co-founder of Makelab, as she hosts Anson Cheung, an accomplished industrial designer from the Bay Area. In this episode of Talking Design and Engineering by Makelab, Anson shares his experiences from childhood to becoming a partner at Bold Design, and now working independently. Learn how his early passion for design led him through prestigious schools, pivotal projects, and eventually to launching Just ID Jobs, a dedicated job board for industrial designers. They also discuss the evolution of design processes, the impact of new technologies like 3D printing and AI, and the importance of intent and direction in a designer's career.
Makelab is an on-demand 3D printing service for parts + prototypes serving consumer/hardware brands locally in NYC and shipping nationwide.
Founded by two Pratt industrial designers, Christina Perla and Manny Mota, with decades of hands-on expertise in product design & development. Makelab works with agencies like Doris Dev, PENSA, Interwoven Design Group, and brands like AiTA Bio, Estee Lauder, Judith Leber, and Eaton to accelerate agile product development while ensuring quality outcomes.
