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

Send me a messageHey 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 Subscribers:Alicia FaragKieran OgnevGary LynchAnd remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making. Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpckFinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a message using this link.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.