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“The story illustrates the confidence behind the creation of the Sony Walkman and how market research couldn't predict its success.”
“It talks in the book on, you know, Kiyo had to push for the design of that product against relentless criticism. No one thought it was going to work out.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: design inspiration and innovation
For: Design students and technology enthusiasts
Key quote: “If you want to learn more about the design of sony walkman I read the biography of the co-founder Talks about what he learned from Akira Morita.”
The host mentions the book to highlight the innovative design philosophy of Akira Morita, co-founder of Sony, particularly in relation to the Sony Walkman. The book provides insights into the challenges and successes of creating a groundbreaking product that transformed music consumption.