We work crazy hours in Silicon Valley; my wife says we're all kind of diseased in some way. We're totally obsessive compulsive - when we see an idea, we're like, 'let me in, it's so much fun.' — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
I say homes are for families, and you have to make sure you design for the family, not just one person: kids, your wife, your grandparents need to be able to use it. — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
I had been doing MP3 players and handheld computers since 1990-1991, and so they sought me out because of my experience. And about 18… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
No amount of data will tell you if a feature should be in the product, because it doesn't exist. You need to have a… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
If you're not having doubt, you're not pushing the boundaries far enough. — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
I learned the power of 'no.' No is really important. Entrepreneurs are told to say 'yes, yes, more, more.' — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
I’m always doubtful. Everything I do is always doubtful. When you’re trying to differentiate, there’s going to be this gut sense, is this right?… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
When I was four or five years old, my grandfather showed me how to build things, paint, saw. Through years of fixing bikes, repairing… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
Even if you have constrained resources, don't cut corners. People will feel it. — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
There are a lot of designers who think they understand technology and a lot of technology guys who think they understand design. But to… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
Learn by doing. Learn through experiences. And this goes back to Steve Jobs' thing - which is the way you open up your knowledge… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
When I encounter a problem - something that's not quite right with a product - I enjoy breaking it down in my mind and… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
I look at the world and peer into products and think, 'What's wrong with these products?' — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
