Meet Brian Case: Barber Museum's Visionary Leader and Design Innovator

On today’s show, Sam Schneider interviews Brian Case, the visionary and new Executive Director of the Barber Museum in Birmingham, Alabama. Case, who joined the museum five years ago, transformed the top floor gallery into a 10,000 square feet Design and Engineering Center. This open design studio showcases industrial design capabilities, including 3D printing, clay modeling, AR/VR, and more. The center aims to inspire students, especially those in elementary, middle, and high school, by bringing the hidden world of design to the forefront. Brian Case shares his personal journey of discovering industrial design and emphasizes the importance of exposing young students to various career paths. He also discusses the role of AI technology in design and the evolution of the industry from a physical space focus to embracing digital communications. Brian Case reflects on his career shift from running his own businesses to a more creative role at the museum and encourages the importance of learning business skills for entrepreneurs.