EP51: ICON 4x4 Jonathan Ward

Jonathan Ward (ICON 4x4) is an industrial designer and bespoke crafter of vehicles, clothing and leather goods. Jonathan shares his approach and philosophy when making things, and teaches us the importance of being passionate about what you do.
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[@user-wc8mw8ot4k]

What a pleasant surprise to find in subscription feed. As an automotive engineer, quality manager, and a leather worker, this was a perfect conversation. Thank you!

[@EDHBlvd]

Honestly this was possibly the best episode so far. Loved this.

[@chrislee8888]

Timestamps 0:00 Intro to Jonathan Ward 9:19 thoughts on global sources of skilled labor 13:05 where would Icon move? 17:07 frustrations with politics 20:53 immediate vs delayed gratification, market demand for quality over affordability 26:29 (Phil’s out making music) 36:57 imitation leather/leather alternatives 45:56 Humans changing waterways 51:11 Being a maker, wabisabi, creative outlets (Geeks and rabbitholes) 56:19 labor market, constraints on controlling vs contracting manufacturing processes(Horween and Icon) 1:02:48 derelicts 1:06:10 what does Jonathan drive 1:11:12 vintage vs modern car performance and user experience 1:15:02 watches 1:20:05 demands of creativity vs capitalism 1:26:44 use and enjoy your cool stuff 1:32:35 California experiences 1:38:26 Close knit crew pay attention to business owners 1:41:50 Icon x Role Club/Brian the Bootmaker x Horween engineer boot collab update, passing businesses through generations

[@liljuanito123]

Yes! Love these

[@EDHBlvd]

Mr Ward!!!!!

[@waxedearth5425]

can we get a cxl cologne plz

[@cheekibreeki9155]

I second the idea of a new CXL scent lol. Those who know would know once they smell it.