Join philosopher Andrea Hiott as she delves into a captivating conversation with Luke Mack, a visionary designer, and artist. Discover Luke's journey from Michigan to Seoul, Korea, influenced by his father's automotive design career at General Motors. Unveil the philosophy behind 'forever motoring' as embracing discomfort and positioning "Trojan Horses" in art and design so as to awaken new perspective. Luke and Andrea discuss where the human spirit pushes boundaries through sustainable and innovative propulsion methods. From car design at Rivian and Chrysler to electric boats at Arc, Luke discusses the balance of freedom and constraints in design, and how new electric technologies are reshaping traditional industries. Also, get a glimpse into Luke's artistic ventures and how they reflect his thought process and vision for the future of movement. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the intersection of art, design, and sustainable motoring.
Luke helped design the R1T at Rivian and now works for the electric boat company Arc boats. Links below.
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Luke Mack's Art:
https://www.lukejmack.com/
00:00 Introduction to Forever Motoring
00:59 Guest Introduction and Early Life
01:31 Experiences in South Korea
01:56 Influence of Father's Career
04:55 Artistic Approach to Car Design
11:01 Balancing Art and Design
15:51 Career Path and Education
20:44 Early Career and Internships
22:30 Joining Rivian and Electric Vehicles
29:34 Discovering the Future of Electric Vehicles
29:53 Design Freedom with Electric Vehicles
30:33 The Design Process at Rivian and the R1T
33:32 Transition to California and Its Impact
35:24 Exploring Broader Electric Interests
43:22 The Vision of ARC Electric Boats
48:35 The Future of Sustainable Motoring
58:58 Art as a Medium for Change
01:02:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Rivian: https://rivian.com/en-GB
Arc Boats: https://arcboats.com/
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