Category: design
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Information visualisation
The whole way in which we visualize, represent and navigate information and connections is increasingly and endlessly fascinating. I’m a real sucker for interesting new ones, so here’s a couple which caught my eye: Arc from Digg Labs…"stories arrange themselves around the circle as users Digg them. Larger stories have more Diggs" And as reported…
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Eco worship
Quite possibly the nicest church in the world… Thorncrown Chapel in Arkansas. Believe it or not this beautiful piece of sustainable architecture was built almost thirty years ago. Wow. Originally via
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Fresh perspective
Do we challenge our skilled people enough to step out of their comfort zones? Probably not. But sometimes when we do the results are spectacular. I’ve just been away in Italy for two weeks (and lovely it was too) and here’s something I learnt while I was there. Corradino d’Ascanio was an aeronautical designer who…
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This is how you do things
I have long admired Pearlfisher’s work (for brands such as Absolut, Waitrose, Innocent, Green & Blacks) and their approach. Now I admire how they communicate it. Type in "Pearlfisher" to Google and (right there at the top) this is what you get: Follow the link and it’s all there, in just a few sentences: "At…
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101 Eco inspirations
One of my favourite magazines, Wallpaper*, is currently hosting its annual online exhibition to coincide with Milan’s Salone del Mobile. This years exhibition is a little different, being hosted online for one. Called EcoEdit, it’s an exhibition of environmentally friendly design greatness and the best eco innovations (‘on the planet’ no less) from the worlds…
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Chocolate as art
Max Brenner is a man on a mission. A mission to 'create a new chocolate culture in the world'. Originating from Israel, his 'Chocloate by the Bald Man' brand is currently doing very well in Australia, and he's now opened stores in NYC, The Philippines and Singapore. He is creating a series of 'chocolate bars'…