Design, AI, and the Future: Unpacking Trends with Design1st’s Kevin Bailey

Hey everyone, in this today's episode of the Digital Supply Chain, I dive deep into a conversation with Kevin Bailey, the Founder and CEO of Design1st. Kevin's passion for innovation is infectious! 🌎🔧Key Highlights:Ever pondered about the shift from designing for low-cost manufacturing to designing for experience? Kevin and I unpack this transformation, revealing some fascinating insights.We explore the critical relationship between physical manufacturing and design, the ripple effect it has on creative thinking, and the need for youngsters to grasp materials and processes better.Kevin paints a captivating picture of where the global supply chain stands. We touch on manufacturing dynamics, onshoring, and the future prospects of relocating manufacturing hubs to regions like Vietnam and Mexico. 🌐🔄AI lovers, this one’s for you! 💡 Dive with us into the AI realm, from its infancy to its potential in product design and development. Kevin sheds light on AI as an 'input tool' and its profound implications on search and visualization.Ever thought about AI's integration in electronics? We've got that covered too!So, whether you're an enthusiast of product design, a supply chain geek, or just curious about the interface between design and AI, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge.Reach out to Kevin and his incredible team at design1st.com to delve deeper into their work.Thanks for tuning in and as always, your feedback keeps our conversations alive! Let's keep the dialogue going, folks! And don't forget to check out the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/t237olDPclESupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Krishna Kumar Christophe Kottelat Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Joël VANDI Luis Olavarria And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Digital Supply Chain episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

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The Digital Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Tom Raftery, discussing thought leadership, trends, best practices, and the latest innovations in delivering a resilient, sustainable supply chain. The show publishes a new episode every Monday and Friday, and features interviews with luminaries in the world of supply chain and Industry 4.0. All aspects of supply chains, and how to optimise them are discussed - everything from the design, planning, manufacturing, production, delivery, all the way through to product operation and service.