What Factories Teach Us About Better Making | Douglas Davidson is Back!
From Ripstop on the Record by Ripstop by the Roll
January 14, 2026 · 1h 51m · Season 1 · Episode 139
About this episode
Douglas Davidson discusses how lessons from factories can improve design and production for makers at all levels.
Send us Fan Mail Factories aren’t just about scale—they’re classrooms for better design, smarter workflows, and more durable products. In this episode, Douglas Davidson shares lessons from global manufacturing floors and explains how makers at any level can apply factory thinking to make better gear, whether sewing at home or building for production. Announcements: Maker Meet-Up Spring 2026Shop New ProductsGuest Links: Douglas Davidson | Canvas Worker & The Brown BuffaloHolubar Moun...
People in this episode
Guest: Douglas Davidson
Topics covered
- manufacturing
- design
- workflows
- durability
- gear making
Keywords
- factories
- design
- workflows
- durable products
- gear making
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Organizations: Canvas Worker, The Brown Buffalo, Holubar
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