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105- Patagonia - Business Design Teardown

105- Patagonia - Business Design Teardown

Fromd.MBA


105- Patagonia - Business Design Teardown

Fromd.MBA

ratings:
Length:
85 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ready for a business adventure?For our latest Teardown, we're exploring the terrain of a brand that has revolutionized business and ethical standards. Yes, we're unearthing the tale of Patagonia, a brand that's more than just outdoor apparel. It's a testament to sustainability, innovation, and an unwavering love for the great outdoors.Patagonia is an icon of ethical business and thoughtful design. It's a brand that has masterfully woven the threads of environmental activism with cutting-edge business strategies. In this episode, Alen, Franz, and Tom will unravel how Patagonia has managed to design not just clothes but also a culture of sustainability and product innovation that other brands are dying to replicate.Join us as we explore...The relatable conflicts of Patagonia's founder, a craftsperson at heart who remains reluctant to call himself a businessmanWhy Yvon Chouinard committed early business self-sabotage in the interests of the environment he loved… and set the standard for the business's future decision-making.How Patagonia weaves philosophy into its culture, always prioritizing its most important stakeholder: our planetThe role of activism in its brand ethos and the marketing side-effects that this fostersSo, lace up your hiking boots, and let's hit the trail together in this latest Business Design Teardown. It will be one wild ride through Patagonia's business peaks and design valleys.
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Business confidence for designers. The d.MBA is an online business program for design leaders, who aim to run more balanced organizations. We believe in a different business world, by design. The podcast is hosted by Alen Faljic, the founder and CEO of d.MBA and an ex-IDEO business designer.