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Sketchy Design

Sketchy Design

By: Andy Dunmire
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Sketchy Design is your backstage pass to the real-world of design thinking. We cut through the jargon and dive into the messy, exhilarating, and often unexpected journeys to solve real business problems. Hosted by Andy Dunmire, this podcast brings you candid conversations about the trials and triumphs of innovation, from initial sketches to final solutions.


Each episode unpacks the practical applications of design thinking, featuring stories of unexpected fixes, pattern discoveries, and the hard-won lessons learned from failures. We explore how product managers, engineers, and business leaders navigate the challenges of building impactful products and services, all while keeping the human element at the forefront.


Sketchy Design is more than just a podcast; it's a community for those who believe design thinking is a tool for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the design process, this podcast offers relatable stories, actionable insights, and a reminder that innovation is often a collaborative and iterative journey.


Join Andy Dunmire as we pull back the curtain on the design process, share hard-earned wisdom, and celebrate the real-world wins that come from creative problem-solving. I started Sketchy Design because design thinking is for everyone, and we're here to show you how.

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Episodes
  • Friendship Escape Velocity: Designing Modern Connections
    May 19 2025

    On this episode of Sketchy Design, Andy Dunmire delves into the fascinating world of intentional community building with David Litwak, CEO of Maxwell Social. Learn about the design thinking behind creating a space for genuine friendships in NYC, the surprising lessons Maxwell Social uncovered, and the science that underpins our need for connection, drawing from the U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 report on loneliness. From the power of clear boundaries to David’s concept of “friendship escape velocity,” we unpack the elements of designing for deeper social bonds.

    Guest:

    David Litwak, CEO of Maxwell Social (maxwellsocial.com, @maxwellsocial on X and Instagram)


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    https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/connection/index.html

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