Show and Tell #343: David Spira @CoolTools

Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

David Spira is a user experience and product designer, and a general maker of things, as well as the co-founder of RoomEscapeArtist.com.

TOOLS:
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Silicone Stove Counter Gap Cover: geni.us/QnXi
5:32 - Custom wax seals: nostalgicimpressions.com and Vintage Sealing Glue: geni.us/TlqUVTe
12:50 - Descript editing software: descript.com
18:52 - The Light in the Mist card-based game: postcurious.myshopify.com/collections/the-light-in-the-mist-collection/products/the-light-in-the-mist
23:57 - Reality Escape Pod: roomescapeartist.com/reality-escape-pod

For show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/david-spira-roomescapeartist-com

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