Michael DiTullo
@d2lo.bsky.social
Iconic design for the world’s best brands.
Brand strategy, innovation & industrial design. Former Nike, Jordan, frog design. RISD alumnus.
Talks about design, sustainability, EVs, eating plant based, sci-fi, coffee & Portland.
www.michaelditullo.com
Brand strategy, innovation & industrial design. Former Nike, Jordan, frog design. RISD alumnus.
Talks about design, sustainability, EVs, eating plant based, sci-fi, coffee & Portland.
www.michaelditullo.com
Classic VW US product strategy work.
VW: it has slow charging, it's super expensive, doesn't have best in class range, and we only brought the extended wheel base version so it's impossible to park in a city.
Also VW: why didn't it sell? We just don't understand the US.
VW: it has slow charging, it's super expensive, doesn't have best in class range, and we only brought the extended wheel base version so it's impossible to park in a city.
Also VW: why didn't it sell? We just don't understand the US.
ernie from sesame street is wearing a striped shirt and orange gloves
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January 18, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Classic VW US product strategy work.
VW: it has slow charging, it's super expensive, doesn't have best in class range, and we only brought the extended wheel base version so it's impossible to park in a city.
Also VW: why didn't it sell? We just don't understand the US.
VW: it has slow charging, it's super expensive, doesn't have best in class range, and we only brought the extended wheel base version so it's impossible to park in a city.
Also VW: why didn't it sell? We just don't understand the US.
Believe it or not there are still too many Teslas here. And new ones. But not as many driven by white dudes. I think of you are a white guy driving a Tesla in Portland it is definitely not a good look.
Seattle though, overrun with Teslas! Amazon bros.
Seattle though, overrun with Teslas! Amazon bros.
January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Believe it or not there are still too many Teslas here. And new ones. But not as many driven by white dudes. I think of you are a white guy driving a Tesla in Portland it is definitely not a good look.
Seattle though, overrun with Teslas! Amazon bros.
Seattle though, overrun with Teslas! Amazon bros.
I'd prefer to not look like a jagoff and just take the loss. It's not like it's ever going to get better for these things.
a man in a plaid shirt says oh my god we are having a fire sale
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January 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I'd prefer to not look like a jagoff and just take the loss. It's not like it's ever going to get better for these things.
>>>Don't they know that the 5G chip in the vaccine counteracts the EV cancer waves?<<< 🤣
People, just think about things for 15 seconds before you repeat them. Someone told my car is powered by coal... the last coal plant closed in our state closed years ago. Most electricity comes from hydro here.
People, just think about things for 15 seconds before you repeat them. Someone told my car is powered by coal... the last coal plant closed in our state closed years ago. Most electricity comes from hydro here.
a man wearing an aluminum foil hat is sitting in front of a computer
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media.tenor.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
>>>Don't they know that the 5G chip in the vaccine counteracts the EV cancer waves?<<< 🤣
People, just think about things for 15 seconds before you repeat them. Someone told my car is powered by coal... the last coal plant closed in our state closed years ago. Most electricity comes from hydro here.
People, just think about things for 15 seconds before you repeat them. Someone told my car is powered by coal... the last coal plant closed in our state closed years ago. Most electricity comes from hydro here.
No way I would be seen in one.
a man in a suit and tie is giving a thumbs up sign .
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January 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
No way I would be seen in one.
yep, galactic empire emblem... WTF? You know the whole point of Star Wars is that those guys loose in the end right?
January 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
yep, galactic empire emblem... WTF? You know the whole point of Star Wars is that those guys loose in the end right?
Great turn out today We had everyone from recent graduates to the head of design at Daimler Trucks!
January 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Great turn out today We had everyone from recent graduates to the head of design at Daimler Trucks!
and here is the time lapse video on that modern cabin sketch: youtu.be/YQKZuWNRNx4?...
#timelapse #design #architecture #art #illustration
#timelapse #design #architecture #art #illustration
Quick Takes: Solar Powered A Frame Cottage
YouTube video by Michael DiTullo
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January 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
and here is the time lapse video on that modern cabin sketch: youtu.be/YQKZuWNRNx4?...
#timelapse #design #architecture #art #illustration
#timelapse #design #architecture #art #illustration
Quote from @rbreich.bsky.social ‘s news letter about who ICE is recruiting.
Read the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
#iceout #nokings
Read the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
#iceout #nokings
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Quote from @rbreich.bsky.social ‘s news letter about who ICE is recruiting.
Read the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
#iceout #nokings
Read the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
#iceout #nokings
Awesome! Looking at this actually made me tear up a little. A real message from a real artist. Thank you for sharing the link.
January 16, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Awesome! Looking at this actually made me tear up a little. A real message from a real artist. Thank you for sharing the link.
Been very happy with the Ioniq 5! We also have a Polestar 2 EV which has a lift back and is a little shorter. Great deals on used ones of those!
January 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Been very happy with the Ioniq 5! We also have a Polestar 2 EV which has a lift back and is a little shorter. Great deals on used ones of those!
and dude being like "they didn't recall it" .... yah, that's the point. A good company would take care of it.
January 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
and dude being like "they didn't recall it" .... yah, that's the point. A good company would take care of it.
We got rid of our Golf R just as it really started to need a lot of maintenance. We considered the Volvo EX30 EV. It looks like a crossover but is jut about the same size as the Golf in every dimension. It is 2" shorter & 2" taller than a current Golf. We liked it but went with an Ioniq 5 instead.
January 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
We got rid of our Golf R just as it really started to need a lot of maintenance. We considered the Volvo EX30 EV. It looks like a crossover but is jut about the same size as the Golf in every dimension. It is 2" shorter & 2" taller than a current Golf. We liked it but went with an Ioniq 5 instead.
It’s funny that GM owners will say they didn’t get a Hyundai because of the ICCU when their cars will never have features like CarPlay and apparently they can’t even get the tires right? Kind of some basic bare minimum stuff. gmauthority.com/blog/2025/10...
Cadillac Optiq Recalled Over Tire Tread Detachment Risk
A safety recall issued by GM affects a wide range of Cadillac Optiq electric crossovers because of faulty Continental tires manufactured within one week.
gmauthority.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
It’s funny that GM owners will say they didn’t get a Hyundai because of the ICCU when their cars will never have features like CarPlay and apparently they can’t even get the tires right? Kind of some basic bare minimum stuff. gmauthority.com/blog/2025/10...
I came from 3 Audis in a row & the Ioniq is a better built car.
When my ICCU popped it gave me a few miles, I pulled over & had it towed. They didn't have an ICCU on hand, they overnighted it. Cars have recalls, Toyota, GM and Ford are recalling tons of cars.
How they handle it is what matters.
When my ICCU popped it gave me a few miles, I pulled over & had it towed. They didn't have an ICCU on hand, they overnighted it. Cars have recalls, Toyota, GM and Ford are recalling tons of cars.
How they handle it is what matters.
January 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
I came from 3 Audis in a row & the Ioniq is a better built car.
When my ICCU popped it gave me a few miles, I pulled over & had it towed. They didn't have an ICCU on hand, they overnighted it. Cars have recalls, Toyota, GM and Ford are recalling tons of cars.
How they handle it is what matters.
When my ICCU popped it gave me a few miles, I pulled over & had it towed. They didn't have an ICCU on hand, they overnighted it. Cars have recalls, Toyota, GM and Ford are recalling tons of cars.
How they handle it is what matters.
But they increased 300% from 5 units to 15 🤣
January 15, 2026 at 7:54 PM
But they increased 300% from 5 units to 15 🤣
I'm well aware. I own the car and had my ICCU replaced, thanks for your concern. They replaced all of them even though the failure rate was very low. Good companies do that. What EV do you have?
January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
I'm well aware. I own the car and had my ICCU replaced, thanks for your concern. They replaced all of them even though the failure rate was very low. Good companies do that. What EV do you have?