Designed for Life - In conversation with Chris Black

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Chris Black about UK manufacturing and the nostalgic elements of design and engineering.

In this podcast, we are going to test your knowledge of UK manufacturing, your memory, and empathy for items that, by their very nature, invoke nostalgia, as we take you through a journey that transcends technological change and leads through a combination of determination, an 'old-fashioned' desire to be the very best in a field, and contains equal amounts of passion and innovation. Sound Leisure is a truly unique company. Built on one man's dream and passion for combining engineering ...

People in this episode

Host: Tony Ryan

Guest: Chris Black

Topics covered

• UK manufacturing
• nostalgia
• innovation
• engineering
• passion
• design

Keywords

• manufacturing
• nostalgia
• engineering
• innovation
• design
• Sound Leisure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sound Leisure

Places: UK

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