Create the Future: An Engineering Podcast

The Domino Effect: Lily Hevesh

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Lily Hevesh is regarded as the #1 domino artist in the world.

With engineering principles playing a considerable role in her 3D masterpieces, she now uses her online platform of nearly 4 million YouTube subscribers to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering, art, and maths (STEAM).


In this episode of the Create the Future podcast, we speak to Lily about her domino art journey; from posting her first video at just nine years old to now sharing her passion with the next generation. We hear what it was like to be filmed for three years for the 'Lily Topples the World' documentary, learn about the entrepreneurial side of her world-record-breaking career, and explore the product development journey for her best-selling domino line. We hear about the role of engineering in testing domino tricks; discuss the importance of patience, failure, and imagination; and discover what tips Lily has for entrants of the QEPrize Create the Trophy competition.


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