Will Walker is
a lead human interface designer at Google, working on wearables,
digital assistants, generative AI and conversational controls. His
design career has spanned across interfaces for hybrid digital
maps, 3d printers and volumetric scanners to leading the design of
exotic running shoes. He paints, hikes,...
David Buxton
is a tech founder based in London, UK. He loves making stuff,
especially with software. He's also a qualified pilot and a pretty
good cook.
Asa Hillis is
a furniture maker who lives in Silicon Valley. He is known for
creating pieces of furniture that have a timeless quality. Asa
combines traditional and modern techniques, including CNCs and 3D
printers, to craft his furniture from wood and metal. He is
currently managing Behind The Tech Labs in Los Gatos,...
Natalie Buda
Smith is Director of Digital Strategy at the Library of Congress,
the largest library in the world. Her career spans three decades in
design, technology, and culture. The Library of Congress serves
millions daily in their pursuit of researching our rich cultural
archives, understanding U.S. legislation, and...
In each episode of the Cool Tools Show, Kevin Kelly and Mark Frauenfelder talk to a guest about some of his or her favorite uncommon and uncommonly good tools they think others should know about.