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Make It Pretty Please

Felix Kilbertus, Wolfgang Philipp

Conversations on the strategic questions shaping automotive design, brand relevance, and the future of mobility.

Hosted by Felix Kilbertus and Wolfgang Philipp.

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S3 · E3
Sunday · 1 hr 4 min
Why Are Mediocre Products the Result of Good Decisions?
Why do good decisions so often lead to mediocre products? Cutting costs, improving efficiency, and optimizing margins may all make perfect sense individually – yet together, they can strip products of what makes them special. We explore why carmakers get trapped in this logic, and what it takes to make bolder decisions that create real value for customers and brands. Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s3e3-why-good-decisions-lead-to-mediocre-products
S3 · E2
October 4 · 57 min
Should Customer Clinics Guide Design Decisions?
Can customer clinics really tell us which design is right? Customer feedback can reveal real problems and test clear hypotheses – but when it starts defining direction, it can turn uncertainty into consensus rather than better decisions. Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s3e2-should-customer-clinics-guide-design-decisions
S3 · E1
September 20 · 59 min
When Is a Vehicle Successful?
What does it really mean for a vehicle to be successful? Sales, profit, brand impact, and cultural influence can tell very different stories – and the way we define success shapes the products we build. Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s3e1-when-is-a-vehicle-successful
S2 · E5
September 6 · 59 min
Who Are We Actually Prioritizing?
Who are we actually prioritizing – and how can a clear brand help us make better decisions when everyone has their own priorities? Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s2e5-who-are-we-prioritizing
S2 · E4
August 23 · 1 hr 10 min
Is Our Customer the Same in Every Market?
Are customers really different in every market – or do we make them different by starting with the market instead of the brand? Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s2e4-customer-same-every-market/
S2 · E3
August 9 · 1 hr 4 min
Are Our Target Customers Real or Constructed?
When a brand decides to reach a new target customer, are we discovering a real opportunity — or constructing a customer around the product we already want to build? Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s2e3-target-customers-real-constructed/
S2 · E2
July 26 · 58 min
What Happens When We Design for Multiple Users?
The more users a product tries to satisfy, the harder it becomes to create something that truly stands for anyone. Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s2e2-what-happens-when-we-design-for-multiple-users
S2 · E1
July 12 · 1 hr 1 min
Who Is This Car Truly For?
If everyone is your customer, every decision becomes a compromise. Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website: make-it-pretty-please.com/s2e1-who-is-this-car-truly-for/
S1 · E5
June 28 · 1 hr
What If Our Why Isn’t Convincing Anymore?
When the original "why" loses its power, brands often mistake recognition for meaning. Explore the ideas behind this episode on our website:make-it-pretty-please.com/s1e5-what-if-our-why-isnt-convincing-anymore/
S1 · E4
June 14 · 53 min
From a Brand Perspective: Does This Product Belong to Us?
Not every market opportunity is a brand opportunity. As portfolios expand and technologies converge, brands need clear criteria for deciding which products strengthen their identity — and which dilute it. ⁠https://make-it-pretty-please.com/s1e4-from-a-brand-perspective-does-this-product-belong-to-us/⁠
S1 · E3
May 31 · 48 min
From a Product Perspective: How Can Brands Grow in the New Era?
In an industry shaped by convergence, growth no longer comes from adding features alone, but from creating clearer meaning.
S1 · E2
May 31 · 42 min
What Is This Vehicle Supposed to Change for Our Brand?
A vehicle should not only expand a portfolio — it should reinforce or strategically evolve what the brand stands for.
S1 · E1
May 31 · 52 min
Why Are We Building This Car at All?
Many OEMs are optimizing products before fully clarifying what those products are supposed to mean.

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