Curious by Design
Curious by Design is a podcast about how things get built, and why they end up the way they do.
Every product, city, system, and business is the result of a series of choices. Some intentional. Some accidental. Some brilliant. Some… less so.
Hosted by Jason Hardwick, this show explores the thinking behind the work: the history, the tradeoffs, the constraints, and the invisible decisions that shape the world around us. From design and engineering to culture, technology, and everyday systems we take for granted, each episode pulls on a single thread and follows it deeper than expected.
This isn’t a how-to podcast.
It’s a why-did-they-do-that podcast.
If you’ve ever looked at something and wondered how it came to be—or how it could’ve been designed better, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Curious by Design.
Curious by Design
Latest Episodes
Why Electric Vehicles Are Designed the Way They Are
Think about an electric vehicle.No engine noise.Instant acceleration.A dashboard that feels more like a screen than a control panel.It looks familiar…but it behaves completely differently...
Why Cell Phones Work the Way They Do
Think about your phone.You tap a screen…Send a message…Load a video…Make a call from almost anywhere.It feels instant.Effortless.Reliable.But behind that s...
Why Video Games Are Designed the Way They Are
Think about the last time you played a video game.You completed a level.Unlocked something new.Maybe lost… and tried again immediately.Games feel engaging.Addictive, even.But that ...
