When we called him he said "I don't design anything". "But... you're an industrial designer.". Dorus Galama shares surprising stories about his headphone subscription startup Gerrard Street. What inspired him, what were the funniest f*ck ups, and how to start a circular economy?
Let us know what you learned and what you think of the episode!
Use code "the Icarus Idea" to get a first month free subscription on Gerrard Street headphones! https://gerrardstreet.nl/
Why Not! - Michel Camilo (this will make your day better)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Urg6F2L28
Actual designers of the headphones:
https://www.bananagun.nl/nl/
Here is the course that inspired Dorus to become an entrepreneur:
https://www.yesdelftstudents.nl/education/
On insta we share our journey to find out how broad our horizon as Industrial Design Engineers can be: @the_icarus_idea (always open for DM’s)