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Why the Fork: Everyday design for curious minds

D2M Product Design
Tin Opener
Design
History
Hair Straightener
Society
Product Innovation
Napoleonic Era
Food Preservation Techniques
Hair Styling Technology
Fashion Trends
Ada Harris
Rachel From Friends
Madame CJ Walker

Do you ever find yourself staring at a tin opener, washing machine or backpack and thinking "how did this end up like this?", "Who decided this was the best design" or even "How on earth did this come to be?!"

Why the Fork is dedicated to looking at the hidden stories of the mundane objects in your home, that have an illustrious and fascinating past.

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What object signifies a unified world, a world where we work together for the good of everyone (and a tastier breakfast)?

Few other objects combine affordability, years of manufacturing advancement and the global trade system better than the toaster... more

Your bathroom is home to something that has been with us for just a few hundred years, but without it, our health would be so much poorer.

The toothbrush has become part of our daily routine, but it’s roots go way beyond what lives in your bathroom ... more

Under your worktop there's an icon quietly sitting there, transforming people's lives.

Without it, you would be still taking a weekly trip down to your local river, or washhouse, to get your clothes clean.

Adding hours of domestic chores to everyon... more

The backpack is something that's interwoven into our lives. They grow with us, from our early days at school, to our holidays and our daily commute.

It's always there, happily carrying all the stuff we cram into it. But it's one of those bits of des... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Fordley
Expert in hair straighteners and hair treatment, previously worked at Dyson
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Episode: Why the Hair Straightener? Rachel the hairy trend setter
Phil Staunton
Product Innovation Strategist and Founder of D2M Product Design
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Chief Design Officer at Michael Graves Design
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • A smorgasbord of information

    What a fantastic podcast! Why the Fork takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary. From the surprising history to the imaginative future of items we often overlook, this show is a fun, educational, and genuinely inspiring listen. The first episode on the humble tin opener is packed with fascinating insights—from Napoleon’s role in the invention of the tin can to the possibility of laser-powered openers in the future. I loved the expert interviews and clever storytelling. Can’t wait for the ne... more

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    Dave Sunter
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The best tin opener based podcast ever!

    The best tin opener based podcast ever!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Illuminatatus
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Amazing

    I love this podcast already, it’s brilliant! Well done Ben.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Maya_247
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Why the Hair Straightener? Rachel the hairy trend setter
Q: What your thoughts were on why there was much iterative improvement for hair straighteners?
I think it's fashion more than anything that drives things.
Why the Hair Straightener? Rachel the hairy trend setter
Q: Have you ever used hair straighteners?
Yes, I've used hair straighteners, and the reason for that is that we worked on a product that looks like hair straighteners.

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