Ep. 161: Designing Ideas with Visionary Design Entrepreneur Yves Béhar

<p>Industrial designer &amp; entrepreneur, Yves Béhar, grew up in Switzerland on a steady diet of punk and windsurfing. After graduating from ArtCenter in California he moved to the Bay Area and got his professional start designing for The Burdick Group, LUNAR and frog. He founded fuseproject, his industrial design and branding firm, in 1999 and since then has been responsible for groundbreaking contributions to the design landscape across the fields of product design, brand development, business strategy, environments, and social impact. A pioneer of the “design venture” business model, he has also had a hand in redefining the way designers do business, enabling early-stage creative investment in startup projects. His new book, <em>Yves Béhar: Designing Ideas</em> is a comprehensive retrospective of his 20+ year career.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/ep-161-yves-behar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Images, links and more from Yves Béhar!</a></p><p><br></p><p>Many thanks to this episode’s sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Infratech</strong></p><p>Infratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit <a href="http://infratech-usa.com/clever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Infratech-USA.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Gild Insurance</strong></p><p>Have you ever wondered if you have the insurance you need to be fully protected as a business owner? Gild is a nationally licensed, digital, independent insurance agency for small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, microbusinesses and freelancers. Available online 24/7, Gild’s one-of-a-kind digital insurance process is easy to navigate and understand.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gildber, the digital assistant, will ask you a series of questions and translate the complicated insurance process into a policy tailored to your business