How to Think Like a Product Developer
From Ripstop on the Record by Ripstop by the Roll
April 22, 2026 · 1h 40m · Season 1 · Episode 146
About this episode
A product developer with experience at Patagonia and Yeti discusses the differences between product design and development, and what makers can learn from large companies.
Send us Fan Mail The line between professional gear and great DIY gear is hard to define. Instead of guessing, we brought in a pro. A product developer with Patagonia and Yeti experience breaks down what actually matters and what makers can learn from the big companies. In This Episode, We Cover: The real difference between product design and product development—and why it matters for makers / cottage companies How big companies turn rough ideas into finished products (...
People in this episode
Host: unknown
Topics covered
- product development
- DIY gear
- product design
- cottage companies
- big companies
Keywords
- product development
- DIY gear
- Patagonia
- Yeti
- product design
- cottage companies
- gear
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Patagonia, Yeti
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