Learning by doing is the only way I know how to learn.

There are a lot of designers who think they understand technology and a lot of technology guys who think they understand design. But to put them together and make it robust and repeatable for the mass market? It's an art.

Every team member who brings intelligence, experience and passion to their creations should be called an artist or designer.

Google has the business resources, global scale and platform reach to accelerate Nest growth across hardware, software and services for the home globally.

It's easy to solve a problem that everyone sees, but it's hard to solve a problem that almost no one sees.

When I encounter a problem - something that's not quite right with a product - I enjoy breaking it down in my mind and exploring possible alternative solutions: Why this? Why not that? I apply the latest in technology and design to reinvent that product and solve my frustrations.

We're thrilled to join Google. With their support, Nest will be even better placed to build simple, thoughtful devices that make life easier at home, and that have a positive impact on the world.