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Mike Laut discusses the evolution of his design firm and the importance of craftsmanship and thoughtful design.

Send us Fan Mail Part 1: Building a Design Firm Around Craftsmanship and Longevity Mike Laut, founder and president of Laut Design in Raleigh, shared how a freelance operation started from his college apartment at NC State grew into one of the region's leading industrial design firms. Throughout the conversation, Mike emphasized the value of craftsmanship, durability, and thoughtful design, drawing parallels between classic machine tools, family-owned manufacturers, and successful modern busi...

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Hosts: Brent Wright, Joris Peels

Guest: Mike Laut

Topics covered

• industrial design
• craftsmanship
• durability
• thoughtful design
• business growth

Keywords

• design firm
• craftsmanship
• industrial design
• durability
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Laut Design

Places: Raleigh, NC State

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