http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:24:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/lonely-planet-facebook-app-connects-travelers-to-locals-within-their-social-network.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:44:06 +0000 A proposed tool replaces the travel guide by mapping out a global list of friends in various cities across the globe.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/built-by-wendy.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:45 +0000 Wendy Mullin, the indie mastermind behind Built By Wendy shares her thoughts on Do-It-Yourself Cred, Courtney Love, and the difficulties of being a small design label.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/graffiti-artist-paints-a-love-letter-to-brooklyn-video.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:07:00 +0000 Steve Powers revitalizes downtown New York with street art. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/psfk-attends-lupe-fiascos-hip-hop-panel-in-brooklyn-pics.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:30:06 +0000 PSFK attended rapper Lupe Fiasco's organization's first event which raised over $2,500 for the Horn of Africa at the panel alone, and discussed the music genre's role in advocating justice.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/independent-creative-why-you-need-to-know-about-coworking.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:24 +0000 At places like 3rd Ward in Brooklyn, entrepreneurs, artists, and writers can share space and ideas to further their careers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/a-mini-library-grace-brooklyns-street-corners.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:57 +0000 A library operating on the honor system has moved from New Haven to Brooklyn to generate the exchange of local knowledge.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/blackberry-and-winkreative-partnership-results-in-currated-playbook-tablet-accessories.html Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:40:36 +0000 Winkreative selected seven brands from around the globe to produce special edition cases for Blackberry's debut tablet.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/pop-up-cocktail-bar-hosted-in-homes-apartments.html Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:17:44 +0000 A pop-up bar has been springing up across homes in Brooklyn New York and will soon open its first brick and mortar store soon.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/shop-from-shipping-containers-minus-the-store-clerk.html Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:14:06 +0000 SHOPBOX are salvaged shipping containers converted into pop-up stores where hoppers use their phones to checkout.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/solar-bikini-lets-you-store-the-suns-energy-while-showing-some-skin.html Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:14:50 +0000 A Brooklyn-based designer takes a bold step in bringing together beach fashion and renewable energy. Now you can charge your iPhone and get a tan.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/how-the-anorak-became-a-shield-for-the-modern-man.html Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:38:27 +0000 A small Brooklyn company takes a simple anorak and reinvents it as a tailored armor for the urban cyclist---to face any kind of weather, 365 days of the year.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/diy-projects-commemorating-10th-anniversary-of-911.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:16:25 +0000 Ten years after 9/11, New Yorkers use social media and crowdfunding platforms to fulfill independent projects to commemorate the September 11 attacks.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/dekalb-market-in-brooklyn-uses-repurposed-shipping-containers-as-stalls.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:39:13 +0000 22 containers opened their doors at the weekend, offering a variety of food, clothing and crafts.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/supermarket-encourages-you-to-buy-with-your-nose.html Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:09:26 +0000 NetCost Market is using high-tech machines that pump artificial smells in their stores to get your mouth watering and your stomach growling.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/converse-offers-free-recording-space-in-williamsburg.html Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:05:24 +0000 The iconic shoe brand opens its new recording studio in Brooklyn's hipest neighborhood and all musicians are invited.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/pattern-pulp-a-studio-visit-with-izatex.html Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:15:20 +0000 Designer Shayna Kulik learns how 15 RISD graduate students have created an evergrowing library of textiles in Brooklyn.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/smashburger-big-business-through-better-burgers.html Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:50:18 +0000 PSFK speaks to an owner who believes that the next step in the fast food revolution is a health conscious one that focuses on the quality of the ingredients.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/notorious-b-i-g-s-family-to-launch-a-biggie-brand.html Wed, 25 May 2011 16:07:51 +0000 Trustees of Notorious B.I.G.'s estate have signed a licensing deal to brand his name. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/pillow-fighting-gets-real-with-first-world-cup.html Tue, 17 May 2011 14:21:45 +0000 A favorite activity of flash mobs around the world takes a turn towards becoming a more "serious sport."]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/a-six-course-meal-on-the-subway.html Mon, 09 May 2011 09:00:26 +0000 Several supper clubs orchestrated a renegade luncheon aboard a New York City subway car. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/shakespeare-on-the-subway-video.html Tue, 03 May 2011 14:29:01 +0000 Fed up with exorbitant rents, Brooklyn-based duo Paul Marino and Fred Jones have taken their performances to the subways of NYC. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/the-new-adweek-reaches-for-relevance-headlines.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:52:36 +0000 Fighting to maintain relevance, this week's new Adweek sports a new size and a racy headline on the advertising industry's move to Brooklyn, NY.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/scion-installation-tour-opens-unique-exhibition-in-brooklyn-video.html Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:42:34 +0000 Emerging artists engage with video art in the 7th year of the charity exhibition.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/the-grass-table-pics.html Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:19:09 +0000 Student finds an interesting design solution that brings vegetation into the center of everyday life.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/homegrown-tobacco-in-brooklyn.html Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:19:48 +0000 As taxes increase and more anti-smoking laws are created, one smoker in Brooklyn has decided to make her own cigarettes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/the-walmart-effect.html Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:51:49 +0000 A controversial report by Hunter College's Center for Community Planning finds that Wal-Mart openings can have a surprisingly negative effect on communities.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/digital-dumbo-on-the-rise-meet-kaitlin-villanova-and-andrew-zarick.html Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:44:57 +0000 PSFK talks to Digital Dumbo's lead organizers about innovation and creativity in the growing neighborhood.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/duane-reade-localizes-product-offering-with-beer.html Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:13:31 +0000 The drug store chain rolls out a variety of customized offerings to connect with local communities.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/sewing-clubs-encourage-sustainable-life-cycles.html Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:06:19 +0000 Groups in Brooklyn, New York are taking an excellent initiative in encouraging locals to embrace clothing repair.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/ouigi-theodore-redefining-urban-style.html Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:36:03 +0000 The New York Times has an insightful interview with the Brooklyn Circus founder about the success and history of his boutiques and clothing line. ]]>