Rapid-prototyping has several benefits over traditional methods to produce textiles.
Read more...July 30, 2010
July 29, 2010
An Experiment In Transmedia: Fox Show To Be Viewed On iPad Before TV
The network says the “Lone Star” preview through the Vanity Fair app will mark the first time that a television pilot has been made available on the iPad.
Read more...Hacking Your Way to a Mobile App At Social Summer Camp
Edelman Digital’s SocialDev Camp invites aspiring social app developers to compete in a 36-hour Hackathon in Chicago this August.
Read more...Grant McCracken: Will Digital Culture Ever Invent A Homer Simpson?
Will Clay Shirky’s surplus ever create a character that will appear on the Entertainment Weekly “100 greatest characters of the last 20 years” list?
Read more...(Headlines) The Warmest Decade, Internet Gambling & ATM Jackpotting
PSFK curates a daily selection of relevant and noteworthy news headlines from around the world.
Read more...Why Businesses In Japantown Are Thriving In The Recession
The success of this San Jose neighborhood could easily be made into a case study to be taught in business schools.
Read more...Inception And The Rise Of The Meme
Christopher Nolan’s Inception has received plenty of buzz about its cast, direction, score, and intricate plot, but there is something more to this summer blockbuster worth considering.
Read more...A New Call for Action: Using SmartPhones To Save The Gulf
ScanLife, Inc., a world leader in mobile barcode technology, is teaming up with the New Orleans-based non-profit Women of the Storm for their new campaign.
Read more...July 28, 2010
frog design: 10 Good Reasons Why TV Is Good For You
A contrarian view on the much vilified medium.
Read more...Speakers Announced For PSFK SALON DETROIT
On the morning of August 12th, PSFK will host a special event designed to Fuel Imagination with the support of Syfy.
Read more...Nissan Taps NASA Research To Create Futuristic Features In Its New Cars
Friendly speedometers and spray vitamin C introduce an enhanced driving environment.
Read more...Barcodes As Media Channel: Food52 Recipes On Stickybits
Food52 offers another example of how barcodes (and a smartphone) can serve as a gateway to relevant content.
Read more...(Pics) Dress Up A Creative: Paper Doll Designers
The August issue of Creative Review features a set of male and female dress-up designer dolls.
Read more...PSFK SALON Detroit Speaker Interview: Sheryl Connelly, Head of Trend Forecasting At Ford
We speak with Sheryl Connelly about what consumer trends outside the automotive industry are driving the refocus and rejuvenation of the motor company.
Read more...(Headlines) Amazon Mobile Hits $1 Billion, Doomsday Shelters & 3-D Camcorders
PSFK curates a daily selection of noteworthy news headlines from around the world.
Read more...How Language Influences The Way We View The World
New cognitive research shows how the structure of our communications can impact perception.
Read more...(Pic) What Are We Eating?
Visual Economics has created a straightforward infographic that displays what foods the average American consumes in a year.
Read more...Monocolumn: Will Londoners Line Up To Ride A ‘Boris’?
In a recent ranking of how cycle-friendly Britain’s 20 biggest cities are, London came a dismal 17th. But the capital’s mayor, Boris Johnson, has vowed, in his usual quirky English, to “cyclise the city” during his term in office
Read more...Face Type: Using Skype To Create Art
A designer invites participants to hand-draw their own font – and to submit alongside their faces.
Read more...Creative Inspiration From The Behance Network XXXVVI
Behance is a company that organizes the creative world to make ideas happen. Creative thinkers – the people with the most ideas – often struggle the most with organization and productivity. Behance aims to change that.
Read more...Apple’s Energy Efficient Battery Charger
An environmentally-friendly battery charger compliments the company’s line of wireless products.
Read more...July 27, 2010
NYC’s Illicit Grilled Cheese Delivery Service
An interesting food service model is rolled out in New York.
Read more...Designing To Discourage Behavior
Intentionally breaking the rules of strong design can be applied to dissuade consumers from bad habits – including smoking.
Read more...(Quick Link) A Ticket Vendor In Your Living Room
Consumerist reports on a partnership between MovieTickets.com and Microsoft that will offer movie tickets through the Xbox.
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