Design, Failure and Second Skin
With Aryaman Jacob, Design consultant, Designkind
Aryaman Jacob on inclusive design, why AI cannot replace human creativity, and building Second Skin, a wearable to reduce pain for manual workers.
From the show notes
Today on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Aryaman Jacob, design consultant and creator of the wearable tech project Second Skin.
Aryaman opens up about inclusive design, the messy realities of the design process, why AI can’t replace human creativity, and the emotional rollercoaster of showing clients work they didn’t love.
We also talk about the truth behind entrepreneurship, the challenges of being “your own boss,” and why he’s building tech to reduce pain for blue-collar workers.
A candid conversation about creativity, resilience, and designing for real people.
🎧 Real stories. Real lessons. Unfiltered.
Timestamps
- AI, Design and Job Security
- How Users React to Prototypes
- Entrepreneurship Misconceptions
- Introducing the Second Skin Project
- Podcast Introduction and Guest Bio
- Origin Story of Designkind
- What Inclusive Design Means
- Physical vs Digital Design Challenges
- Hardest Projects and Problem-Solving
- What an Interaction Designer Actually Does
- Research, Ethics and Accessibility in Design
- AI in the Design Workflow
- Using AI in Research and Synthetic Users
- Full Design Process: Research to Launch
- User Testing Surprises and Feedback Loops
- Emotional Detachment From Your Product
- Why Aryaman Chose Entrepreneurship
- Best and Worst Parts of Being an Entrepreneur
- Past Startup Experience: Designer Sharet
- Returning to Employment After a Startup
- Deep Dive Into Second Skin
- Real-World Insights: Pain, Weather and Injuries
- Academic Backing and Conference Paper
- How the Idea of Second Skin Started
- Market Opportunity for Wearable Tech
- Will Second Skin Be Affordable?
- Why Big Tech Overcharges
- How the Sleeve Works: Sensors, Heating, Cooling
- Medical Backing and Physiotherapy Input
- B2B vs B2C Strategy
- Funding Second Skin
- What Happens If Funding Fails
- Risks That Could Kill Second Skin
- Future Versions (Lower Limbs, Full Body Wearables)
- How Designkind Works With Clients
- Handling Bad Patches and Burnout
- Maintaining Work–Life Balance
- Aryaman’s 2-Minute Pitch
- Aryaman’s Pain Points and Call for Support
- How to Contact Designkind
- Closing Message and Podcast Updates