Ep. 163: Designer Jay Osgerby Shines a Light on Loss, Legacy, and Longevity [encore]

About this episode

Jay Osgerby discusses his journey in design, reflecting on loss, legacy, and the impact of his work.

It’s Clever’s 10th anniversary! We’re celebrating by honoring some of the amazing stories we’ve collected over the years. Jay has continued to make meaningful contributions to the world since this conversation, and we have updates. Be sure to subscribe to our Substack & social ( IG & LI ) to catch up on Jay’s recent news! Clever Ep. 163: Industrial designer and founding partner of Barber Osgerby, Jay Osgerby, grew up in a small town in England, with his close-knit multi-generational family and the backdrop of his grandparents’ experiences through WWII. His childhood was filled with making things - inspired by his Swiss ancestors’ stories of watch and camera making. His parents were incredibly resourceful, whether it was opening a shop together or repurposing curtains when the local cinema closed. This pioneering spirit is something that Jay has carried with him throughout his career - from his studies at RCA where he met long-time business partner and friend, Ed Barber, to designing the 2012 Olympic Torch, to revolutionizing how people work remotely with Soft Work seating. Now, 25+ years into design, Jay reveals the triumphs and tragedies that lined his path and forged…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Devers

Guest: Jay Osgerby

Topics covered

• design
• legacy
• loss
• optimism
• industrial design
• personal story

Keywords

• Jay Osgerby
• design
• legacy
• Olympic Torch
• industrial design
• personal story
• Clever podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Barber Osgerby

Places: England, WWII

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