Designing the Future of Home Gym Equipment: Inside the Mind of Adam Yousfi

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Description

In this episode, Kyle and Michael interview Adam Yousfi, a product designer specializing in strength equipment. Adam shares his journey from IT to designing gym equipment, his collaborations with Bells of Steel and Fringe Sport, and insights into the evolution of home gym equipment. The conversation delves into the differences between commercial and home gym equipment, the importance of networking in the fitness industry, and the challenges of intellectual property in design. Adam also teases upcoming projects with Bells of Steel and FRINGE Sports and reflects on his proudest achievements in equipment design.

Get in touch with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/adamy0usfi/

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Chapters

• (0:00) Introduction and Background
• (7:46) The Importance of Unique and Visually Distinct Products in Equipment Design
• (12:36) Starting in Gym Equipment Design
• (16:05) Collaboration with Bells of Steel
• (18:12) Achieving True Three by Three Design18:15 Navigating Patents and Avoiding Infringement in the Design Process
• (20:01) Collaboration with Fringe Sport
• (24:17) Upcoming Projects with Fringe Sport
• (26:55) Teasing the Dragonfly Rack Attachment
• (27:26) The Need for Innovation in Commercial Gym Equipment
• (39:32) Projects: True Movement Machine and Bells of Steel Tower
• (47:24) Pride in Designing and Excitement for Future Projects

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