When design enters the battlefield | Robert Walker

Devin speaks with Robert Walker, a senior design leader who recently transitioned from a two-decade career in automotive design into the world of defense. He previously led design for some of Ford and GM’s most iconic vehicles. Now, he’s applying that experience to the radically different challenge of designing tactical vehicles for military use. It’s a dramatic shift – one that raises big questions about how design adapts when the stakes are high. 1:47 Welcome to the defense industry  4:01 The designer's ”curse”5:13 Humvees and backup cameras8:44 Success redefined – getting soldiers home11:38 Humans vs machines on the battlefield13:13 Leading both design and engineering teams15:18 Prototyping: build first, get permission later 17:49 Lightening RoundLinksDevin Liddell on LinkedInRobert Walker on LinkedInTeagueAbout the Host: Futurist Devin LiddellDevin Liddell is the Principal Futurist at Teague. With over two decades of experience in innovation and design strategy, Devin has worked with industry giants like Boeing, Intel, and Nike, helping organizations anticipate changes across both near- and far-term horizons to create their preferred futures. Devin is a frequent contributor to Fast Company. Get in Touch Have a complex problem that needs solving? Have a great guest or topic idea? We want to hear from you. Visit us at teague.com or send us an email at [email protected]