In this episode of Product Craft, I sit down with Pierluigi Dalla Rosa — a hardware interaction designer, inventor and entrepreneur.
Pier brings a rare blend of artistic vision, leadership, and technical mastery, with a career that spans Apple, NIO, Panasonic, and, most recently, Humane — where he worked on one of the boldest (and most talked-about) hardware launches in recent years.
We explore:
The hard-earned lessons from Humane and why even top-tier teams can struggle without market fit
Pier’s own venture: launching a minimalist air quality sensor grounded in the philosophy of calm technology
The hidden challenges (and surprising joys) of manufacturing, shipping, and scaling physical products
What it’s really like working at Apple and the unique culture behind its innovation machine
Pier’s thoughts on voice interfaces (spoiler: he’s not convinced they’re the future) and contextual computing
The value of serendipity… and so much more!
If you’re curious about the intersection of craft, hardware, software, and entrepreneurship — this episode is for you.
Pier
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/pierdr/
Website: www.pierdr.com
Arseni
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/arseni/
Website: www.arseni.com
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