Episodes

  • 10 Years of OPDD with Molly Gurr
    Nov 10 2025

    To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD exchange student and Junior Softgoods Designer at Bellroy, Molly Gurr.

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    25 mins
  • 10 Years of OPDD with Doug Hintze
    Oct 27 2025

    To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and founder at Landed Footwear, Doug Hintze.

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    34 mins
  • 10 Years of OPDD with Eric McBride
    Oct 13 2025

    To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Product Developer at Rocky Mountain ATV, Eric McBride.

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    26 mins
  • 10 Years of OPDD with Jacob Johnson
    Oct 6 2025

    To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Apparel & Trim Designer at Outdoor Research, Jacob Johnson.

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    23 mins
  • 10 Years of OPDD with Tom Adams
    Sep 29 2025

    To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with former Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation for the State of Utah and current President / CEO of Petzl America, Tom Adams!

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    22 mins
  • Frank Clark | Patagonia + Gregory Logo Designer | History of Gear
    Aug 11 2025

    Frank Clark talks about his career as a graphic designer, including designing the Patagonia and Gregory logos!

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    37 mins
  • Lee Turlington - Former VP @ The North Face / FILA - General Manager @ NIKE - VP Patagonia - Chief Product Officer - Canada Goose and more! | History of Gear
    Aug 7 2025

    Lee Turlington talks about the early days of TNF, early collaborations with Apple on apparel, and other stops at iconic brands like FILA, Nike, and more!

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Michael Hofler | Arc'teryx Logo Designer | History of Gear
    Jul 2 2025

    Michael Hofler - Creative Director and the designer behind the iconic Arc’teryx logo - talks about his process, the creation of the logo, and the battle between retaining a classic logo versus reimagining it.

    Behance: https://www.behance.net/HOFLER?locale=en_US

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoflerdesign/

    Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

    https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

    The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree program that trains the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.

    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.

    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive

    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

    Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/

    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en

    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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    49 mins