http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:15:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-maria-vrachnos.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:00:31 +0000 We’re looking forward to having Maria Vranchnos (Peep Insights) share her ideas at PSFK Conference NYC 2009. Maria will be on a panel with moderator Gill Linton (The Joneses), Doug Jaeger (thehappycorp/Art Directors Club), Paul M Taylor (Diageo), and Paul Worthington (Wolff Olins) discussing the “brand new rules” needed to govern the behavior of brands in a world increasingly defined by changing social, cultural, technological and economic forces. First, who are you and what do you do (in 150 words or less)? I’m a socio-cultural researcher that loves to get beneath the surface and really understand what motivates people. I’veRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/crafting-furniture-from-debris-and-bags-from-banners.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0000 Barcelona’s Vaho Works create furniture out of items like shopping carts and oil drums and bags out of banner advertisements and tires. Vaho’s professional-looking and high-quality work (“Trashion”)  have even become part of promotional campaigns, with clients such as ADG-FAD ( a Spanish Graphic Designer and Art Director’s Association), Institut Barcelona Esports, and Grupo Mahou – San Miguel (a brewing company). Like many repurposed products, the items aren’t always cheap. Considering the craftsmanship and ethical benifits, though, Vaho’s products are within reach (about €30 for a small bag or €265 for a chair) and can be purchased through their onlineRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-ben-malbon.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:29:16 +0000 We’re looking forward to having Ben Malbon, Managing Partner at BBH Labs, join us at PSFK Conference New York on April 2. On a panel with Bart Haney (fuseproject), Carl Johnson (Anomaly), Robbie Vitrano (Trumpet), and moderator Danielle Sacks (Fast Company), Ben will be discussing the pursuit of intellectual property and how it’s changing the way agencies and new businesses operate. First, who are you and what do you do? I am one of a small team of people who run BBH Labs. Labs is an innovation and experimental unit focused on ensuring BBH is as smart as possible whenRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/ca-considering-banning-black-cars.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:20:31 +0000 According to Autoblog, the state of California is proposing legislation to reduce carbon emissions by banning black cars. The California Air Resources Board’s rational is that dark colored cars absorb more light, which results in the owner using their climate control systems more. This theory sounds far-fetched, but existing building legislation with a similar ban has proven successful at reducing energy consumption in skyscrapers. Under the proposition for cars, windshields, backlights and sunroofs will be required to receive new reflective coatings by 2012. Companies that make auto paint are currently attempting to create a paint that conforms to the proposedRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/pepsi-to-launch-green-vending-machines.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:10:08 +0000 Pepsi will be debuting the first eco-friendly soda machines this month in Washington D.C. The vending machines are also the first to use carbon dioxide instead of HFCs as a coolant and will release 12 % less greenhouse gasses than the previous models. Currently, PepsiCo is testing machines that use alternative refrigerants, such as isobutane and propane. The company is also eliminating HFCs from the insulating foam found in vending machines, coolers, and fountain equipment. [via Brand Freak]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/study-85-hours-a-day-spent-on-screens.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:50:41 +0000 In an alarming but not all too shocking article, the New York Times revealed that the average American adult is exposed to screens (TVs, cell phones, G.P.S.s) for about 8.5 hours a day. In addition, they are subject to 61 minutes of TV ads and promotions a day. Although most of this exposure is from television, computer usage has usurped radio as the second most common medium. The fact that the number of minutes spent with media is about equal across age groups (with the exception of 45 to 54 year olds, who spend an hour more than others) isRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-carl-johnson.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:40:43 +0000 We’re looking forward to having Carl Johnson, partner at Anomaly, join us at PSFK Conference New York on April 2. Carl will be part of our panel discussion about the pursuit of intellectual property and how it’s changing the way agencies and new businesses operate. He will be joined in discussion by Bart Haney (fuseproject), Robbie Vitrano (Trumpet), Ben Malbon (BBH Labs), and moderator Danielle Sacks (Fast Company). First, who are you and what do you do? Carl Johnson. Partner at Anomaly. I’m trying, with my Partners, to create a company that doesn’t look like one that has existed before…thatRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-florian-peter.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:38:03 +0000 We’re excited to hear what Florian Peter, founder of CScout, will share with us at PSFK Conference NYC 2009. He will be speaking on our “Open To Change” panel, along with Scott Heiferman (Meetup), John Geraci (Outside.In), Avner Ronen (boxee) and Domenico Vitale (PI&C), where the group will discuss how creators and the community openly come together to develop new thinking and make ideas happen. Who are you and what do you do? I am the founder of the trend agency CScout. I’m an entrepreneurial trend consultant and speaker with a flair for spotting and interpreting emerging business trends. LaunchedRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-john-geraci.html Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:13:07 +0000 We’re looking forward to having John Geraci, the brains behind DIYcity and co-founder of Outside.in, join us this Thursday at PSFK Conference NYC 2009. John will be participating in our “Open to Change” panel along with Domenico Vitale (People Ideas & Culture), Scott Heiferman (Meetup), Florian Peter (CScout) and Avner Ronen (boxee), where he will discuss the potential of leveraging open communities to develop new products, services and experiences for the benefit of everybody concerned. First, who are you and what do you do? John Geraci, creator of DIYcity and co-founder of Outside.in. I find ways to make cities andRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-dennis-crowley.html Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:33:32 +0000 Dodgeball.com founder Dennis Crowley will be sharing his latest venture at PSFK Conference New York:  foursquare, a service that mixes social, locative, gaming elements to encourage people to explore the cities in which they live. We’re looking forward to hearing about foursquare a special Show and Tell presentation on April 2. Who are you and what do you do? Hi, my name is Dennis. I try to build things that make cities easier to use. I’m currently working on a project called foursquare that experiments with turning nightlife into a social game. I spend the rest of my time teachingRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-scott-heiferman.html Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:28:37 +0000 We’re looking forward to hearing what Scott Heiferman, co-founder and CEO of Meetup, will share with us at PSFK Conference NYC 2009. On our “Open to Change” panel along with Domenico Vitale (People Ideas & Culture), John Geraci (Outside.In), Florian Peter (CScout) and Avner Ronen (boxee), Scott will discuss how to leverage open communities to develop new products, services and experiences for the benefit of everybody concerned. First, who are you and what do you do? I help people organize local community groups (Meetup Groups) that make their lives better. You’ll be sharing your ideas on our “Open To Change”Read more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-paul-m-taylor.html Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:39:30 +0000 We’re excited to have Paul M. Taylor, Consumer Planning Director at Diageo, join us at PSFK Conference NYC 2009. He will be speaking on our “Brand New Rules” panel where he will discuss the new rules needed to govern the behavior of brands in a world increasingly defined by changing social, cultural, technological and economic forces. He will be joined on the panel by Doug Jaeger (thehappycorp), Maria Vranchnos (Peep Insights), and Paul Worthington (Wolff Olins). First, who are you and what do you do? I’m Paul Taylor and I’m a Consumer Planning Director at Diageo. I’m currently working onRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-simon-collins.html Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:10:50 +0000 We’re excited to have Simon Collins, Dean of Fashion at Parsons, join us at our upcoming PSFK Conference NYC 2009. Simon will discuss how sustainable, economic and socially conscious issues are driving the design of new products and services on a panel moderated by Dave Pinter (PSFK, GRID2) with Ryan Jacoby (IDEO), Matthew Lusk (Hecho, Inc) and Sarah Beatty (Green Depot). First, who are you and what do you do? Dean. School of Fashion. Parsons the New School for Design. I provide direction for the Fashion School’s 1300 students and 200 faculty, am Parsons’ ambassador to the fashion industry andRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-matt-w-moore.html Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:30:36 +0000 Matt W. Moore, founder of MWM Graphics and one of PSFK’s favorite artists, will be discussing his iconic work in a Show and Tell at PSFK Conference New York on April 2. A multi-disciplinary and ever-evolving artist, Matt will offer insight into his design discipline and what inspires him. First, who are you and what do you do? My name is Matt W. Moore and I run a studio called MWM Graphics in Portland, Maine. I work across the spectrum of art and design disciplines. Everything from vector illustration to logos, textile designs, canvas paintings, murals, tee graphics, and traditionalRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-domenico-vitale.html Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:22:53 +0000 We’re excited to hear what Domenico Vitale, Chief Idea Architect at People Ideas & Culture, will share with us at PSFK Conference NYC 2009. He will be joining our “Open To Change” panel, and with Scott Heiferman (Meetup), John Geraci (Outside.In), Florian Peter (CScout) and Avner Ronen (boxee), he will explain how to leverage open communities to develop new products, services and experiences for the benefit of everybody concerned. First, who are you and what do you do? I am a Roman who is now a New Yorker with a lot a lot of love for what we do atRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-celestine-arnold.html Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:05:21 +0000 We’re looking forward to having Celestine Arnold, creative strategy consultant, join us at our upcoming PSFK Conference NYC 2009. Celestine will be speaking on the changing face of race in gaming, virtual worlds and social networks. First, who are you and what do you do? My name is Celestine Arnold and I’m a creative strategy consultant to brands and agencies. I generally work in the gaming, social media and digital spheres, but have worked across all types of industries. I find it is nice to mix it up a bit. In one paragraph, can you explain what themes and ideasRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/offf-2009-international-festival-for-post-digital-creation-culture.html Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:23:38 +0000 For 3 days in May, Portugal will be the center of the post-digital world, playing host to the 8th annual OFFF Festival. The event celebrates new visual culture with its 2009 theme: “This isn’t flying, this is falling with style – fall gracefully @ OFFF”. The showcase of top digital artists, web, print and interactive designers, motion graphics studios, and musical acts offers insight into the newest media platforms and what’s yet to come. In addition to a main stage with presentations from artists and collectives, the OFFF Festival will feature live electronic music performances, a showplace of immersive digitalRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-matthew-lusk.html Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:13:57 +0000 We’re looking forward to having Matthew Lusk (Hecho, Inc) join us at our upcoming PSFK Conference NYC 2009. Matthew will be on a panel moderated by Dave Pinter (PSFK, GRID2) and that includes Ryan Jacoby (IDEO), Simon Collins (Parsons) and Sarah Beatty (Green Depot), and which will touch upon how sustainable, economic and socially conscious issues are driving the design of new products and services. First, who are you and what do you do? I’m a sculptor living in Brooklyn. I moved to New York shortly after receiving my MFA degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.Read more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-dave-pinter.html Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:48:39 +0000 Our own Dave Pinter (PSFK, GRID2)  will be moderating a panel at our upcoming PSFK Conference NYC 2009. Dave will be leading a discussion with Ryan Jacoby (IDEO), Simon Collins (Parsons), and Sarah Beatty (Green Depot) about how sustainable, economic and socially conscious issues are driving the design of new products and services. First, who are you and what do you do? I’m a contributing editor for PSFK. Design, automotive, retail, and architecture are generally topics I write about. I also am a designer for GRID2, a New York based brand identity and retail design firm. You’ll be sharing yourRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/good-ideas-through-collaboration-at-good-ideas-salon-london.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:09:31 +0000 This past January PSFK held Good Ideas Salon in London, bringing together the most forward-thinking tastemakers, innovators, and experts from around the world to discuss key areas steering innovation and opportunity. The last panel of the day focused on Good Ideas Through Collaboration, where Colin Nagy (PSFK / Attention) moderated a talk between Pat Connor (BBC), Jeremy Ettinghausen (Penguin), Sophie Howarth (The School of Life), and Simon Waldman (The Guardian). While the idea of collaboration is nothing new, the way we use it are still being developed and reinterpreted. Jeremy Ettinghausen noted that collaboration is relatively new in relation toRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-colin-nagy.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:45:52 +0000 We’re looking forward to having Colin Nagy, PSFK contributor and Director at Attention moderate our Building Healthy Brands With Heart panel at PSFK Conference New York on April 2. He will lead a panel featuring Richard Fine (Help Remedies) and Sean Khozin & Jay Parkinson (Hello Health) that will discuss the improvement of communication in the healthcare industry, and between brands and users in general, through the incorporation of technology and social media. First, who are you and what do you do? I’m Colin Nagy and I’m a Partner at Attention. In my spare time, I’m a contributing editor atRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/good-ideas-in-storytelling-from-good-ideas-london.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:18:02 +0000 This past January PSFK held Good Ideas Salon in London, bringing together the most forward-thinking tastemakers, innovators, and experts from around the world to discuss key areas steering innovation and opportunity. As part of the day of inspirational ideas, Colin Nightingale, Creative Producer of Punchdrunk and Founder of Gideon Reeling, introduced the audience to a new form of meaningful storytelling. By creating platforms for individuals to participate in their own entertainment, his storytelling design allows users to be part of the story as spectators, performers, and directors. Colin summarizes his work as part theater experience, part art installation, and partRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/video-educational-game-for-microsoft-surface.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:14:01 +0000 UK educational software company RM is developing a game for the Microsoft Surface touch-table PC, as shown in a behind-the-scenes video by YouTube user UKDPE. In addition to providing information on the Proof of Concept game Finguistics, the video visually demonstrates how the Microsoft Surface works, in addition to its educational (and beyond) possibilities. [via The Guardian]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/rennovating-oslo-international-school.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:52:15 +0000 Originally constructed in the 1960s, Oslo’s International School was worn down and in need of an update. The private school, of which 500 students from over 50 nations are represented, renovated the building in three phases to optimize the school’s usage and functionality. The construction established new educational areas in the building, in addition to structural renovation. While paying respect to the previous design, the one story building’s new fixtures create three recreation areas for children. The walls are organically shaped and the school’s façade is covered with multicolored boards. The simple additions to the building create an inviting andRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/presenting-the-psfk-conference-nyc-2009-agenda.html Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:44:00 +0000 We’re excited to announce our (nearly) finalized agenda for PSFK Conference NYC 2009. As we’ve mentioned, in addition to speakers and panel discussions, we will be featuring show-and-tells of a few of our favorite ideas and innovations, PSFK-curated inspiration snapshots, and a curated exhibition by RENTAL. Haven’t bought your tickets yet? Why not do it now… What follows is our up-to-date agenda. Check our conference site for further updates. AGENDA Every day PSFK publishes inspirational creative ideas and examples of cultural and business change on our news site PSFK.com. For our conference we have identified the most pressing trends thatRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/good-ideas-and-youth-at-good-ideas-salon-london.html Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:00:31 +0000 This past January, PSFK held a Good Ideas Salon in London bringing together the most forward-thinking tastemakers, innovators, and experts from around the world to discuss key areas steering innovation and opportunity.  Moderated by PSFK’s own Jeff Squires, the Good Ideas and Youth panel discussed trends in British youth culture and how companies and organizations can create authentic, respectful relationships with young people.  Panelist include Jenny Owen (Ruby Pseudo), Paul Graham (Anomaly UK), Terry Guy (Monorex / Secret Wars), and Brett Booth (MTV). Questioning whether or not youth can always be seen as a barometer for what is to come,Read more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-sarah-beatty.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:02:19 +0000 We’re excited to hear from Sarah Beatty, President and Founder of Green Depot, at PSFK Conference NYC 2009 on April 2. Sarah will be joining Simon Collins (Parsons), Ryan Jacoby (IDEO), and moderator Dave Pinter (PSFK) in a discussion about how sustainable, economic and socially conscious issues are driving the design of new products and services. First, who are you and what do you do? I am Sarah Beatty, President and Founder of Green Depot. I am a mother of 2, who enjoyed a 15 year career in media and marketing. A “long shot” as an entrepreneur, my genesis inRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-dr-sean-khozin.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:52:41 +0000 We’ve very excited to have Sean Khozin of Hello Health join us at PSFK Conference New York on April 2. Along with Dr Jay Parkinson (Hello Health), Richard Fine (Help Remedies) and moderator Colin Nagy (Attention), Jay will offer his insights both on improving communication in the healthcare industry, and between brands and users in general, through the incorporation of technology and social media. First, who are you and what do you do? I’m an internal medicine physician with specialized training in preventive medicine and cancer research. As a physician and a public health advocate, I’ve had a frontline view ofRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/good-ideas-in-mobile-at-good-ideas-salon-london.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:56:24 +0000 This past January, PSFK held a Good Ideas Salon in London bringing together the most forward-thinking tastemakers, innovators, and experts from around the world to discuss key areas steering innovation and opportunity. For our mobile section, PSFK‘s Piers Fawkes moderated a panel that included Dan Hon (Six To Start), Mike Butcher (TechCrunch UK), Matt Jones (Dopplr) and Jonathan MacDonald (Ogilvy) on how the everpresense of mobile is unveiling new, exciting ways for us to explore, work, and play. The panel laid the groundwork by emphasizing that mobile development is about people, not technology, and the intersection of these two willRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-conference-new-york-speaker-marc-schiller-2.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:54:57 +0000 We’re excited to have Marc Schiller, co-founder of the Wooster Collective, CEO of Electric Artists and co-founder of MEET At The Apartment speak at PSFK Conference New York on April 2. He will be joining his wife and co-founder of the Wooster Collective and MEET At The Apartment in a discussion on art and commerce. They will explore the fine line between art and commerce and describe how, with consideration, they can be respectfully blended to create new ideas. First, who are you and what do you do? Myself and my wife Sara are founders of the Wooster Collective. SinceRead more...]]>