When I met the Braun brothers in 1955, I had other ideas and wanted to stay with architecture, but I ended up working with them as an architect.

As a child, I was captivated by a beautifully designed food mixer by Braun, despite having no interest in cooking. Its design intrigued me and made me appreciate the craftsmanship behind everyday objects.

I was the only designer in the 60s and 50s reporting directly to the top entrepreneur at Braun, which was not normal at that time.

I noticed design flaws from a young age, like when I was seven and couldn't understand why bike designs were unattractive; this sparked my interest in design as a career.

I attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where I studied industrial design, which taught me that as a designer, I could change the world.

I wanted to be an architect, but not being accepted into any architectural programs turned out to be a blessing. I love buildings and spaces, and I wanted to be part of the building process.

Working with skilled engineers taught me the limits of materials and the importance of precision in manufacturing, which influenced my product designs.

Taste in design is a skill that can be developed, and it's important to expose yourself to various products to build that skill.

I was initially hesitant about the project because I was the engineer among designers, and I knew that projects can easily suffer from scope creep.