http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/chicago-pier-rdesign.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:08 +0000 Designers from around the world unveil future plans for remaking the popular public space.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/transit-map-circuit-board-posters.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:07:44 +0000 John Breznicky's designs re-imagine how we experience cities through their transportation networks. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/help-wanted-jobs.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:10:21 +0000 If you’re looking for a creative job (or need to find help), we recommend that you check out PSFK’s job listings regularly. Here’s a new job at Razorfish in Chicago, just listed on the service.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/fostering-a-love-for-learning-through-game-mechanics.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:55:52 +0000 PSFK spoke about the Future Of Gaming with the founder of DimensionU, an interactive online gaming platform and learning resource intended to help students in grades K-12 hone their math and literacy skills.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/chicago-billboard-beams-lights-that-resemble-mcdonalds-fries-pics.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:47:58 +0000 Leo Burnett's campaign advertises the "Best fries on the planet" and is visible for miles around.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/springwise-online-community-finds-innovative-way-to-host-class-or-learn.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:25 +0000 Dabble, a Chicago web-based marketplace, allows users to find, teach, or host a class easily by handling all the administrative details.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/creativemornings-video-jason-fried-headlines.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:45:33 +0000 Hear the co-founder of web application company 37signals speak at Swissmiss' monthly CreativeMornings Chicago conference. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-10.html Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:11:15 +0000 A Bing Initiative: A weekly round-up of the top ten most popular posts on PSFK--from culture to technology, art to business, this list has it all.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/walmart-downsizes-to-become-a-friendly-neighborhood-market.html Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:58:02 +0000 Retail giant Walmart wants to be known as your friendly, local grocer by expanding with smaller stores. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-9.html Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:01:13 +0000 A Bing Initiative: A weekly round-up of the top ten most popular posts on PSFK--from culture to technology, art to business, this list has it all.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/university-uses-groupon-to-attract-new-students.html Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:35:25 +0000 A private university in the U.S. has become the first education institute to offer a discount on one of its course using the group buying platform. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/second-shot-photo-report-psfk-at-the-red-piano-bar-international-cabernet-day.html Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:15:45 +0000 PSFK visits a Cabernet-exclusive wine tasting in a classic Chicago haunt to learn about the different flavors of the bold red.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/no-cash-chicago-restaurant-accepts-goods-and-services-as-payment.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:50:42 +0000 The Fireside Restaurant in Chicago barters goods and services with its customers on a daily basis.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/shop-%e2%80%98til-you-drop-chicago%e2%80%99s-magnificent-mile-shopping-festival.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:01:49 +0000 The Windy city will be hosting a shopping festival complete with deals in order to boost tourism spending.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/springwise-augmented-reality-app-takes-you-beyond-the-surface-of-your-neighbourhood.html Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:06:38 +0000 Tagwhat is an augmented reality app that tells you the stories behind the buildings, shops and restaurants in your surroundings.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/sharpie-starts-revolution-with-aggressive-ad-campaign.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:08:10 +0000 Sharpie encourages teens to use their markers to start a revolution in a multi-million dollar ad campaign that reaches out in every medium possible.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/vitamin-water-ads-double-as-phone-charging-stations.html Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:27:07 +0000 The energizing drink brand wittily underscores its powering-up characteristics with a campaign that lets you recharge your devices.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/chicago-restaurant-to-create-childrens-book-inspired-menu-headlines.html Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:00:26 +0000 Grant Achatz, owner of new Chicago restaurant Next, hints that they are planning two new menus: one literary inspired, and another currently titled El Bulli.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/the-open-table-for-parking-spots.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:13:57 +0000 The Parking in Motion app allows you to call, reserve and pay for your space in numerous garages and airports around the US.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/21-year-old-stanley-kubrick-on-assignment-in-chicago-pics.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:51:55 +0000 Library of Congress holds master filmmaker's early photojournalist work for Look magazine.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/a-multimedia-911-emergency-service-in-chicago.html Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:46:07 +0000 Residents can now submit added media to the dispatch and crime prevention center, with relevant clips and images held and possibly used as evidence.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/chicago-bar-offers-a-sleepover-option.html Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:52:20 +0000 Had too much to drink? Innovative gastropub Longman & Eagle has the answer.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/wilcos-rockstar-coffee-collaboration.html Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:36:56 +0000 The acclaimed indie rock band from Chicago has partnered with another acclaimed Chicago native—Intelligentsia Coffee. The two are offering a unique promotion for fans who love coffee as much as the latest hit album.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/illuminating-the-past.html Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:01:16 +0000 A community-based effort produces a sustainable monument to the history of a small county in Illinois. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/pics-psfk-salon-chicago.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:15:43 +0000 Before an audience of about hundred readers, PSFK presented speakers from organizations including Threadless, the Post Family and Edelman. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/a-diamond-in-the-rough-milwaukees-flux-design.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:32:10 +0000 Founder Jeremy Shamrowicz talks to us about design inspiration and Milwaukee's post-industrial urban revival.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/events-windowfarms-at-hub-helsinki-psfk-salon-chicago-with-syfy-dreams-exhibition-london.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:20:58 +0000 A few upcoming events and conferences being held around the world.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/psfk-salon-chicago-with-syfy-brock-rumer-of-threadless.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:05:15 +0000 One of the speakers from our upcoming event talks about sharing creative ideas and life at his company.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/psfk-salon-chicago-with-syfy-speaker-chad-kouri-talks-about-creative-collaboration.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:29:05 +0000 The co-founder of The Post Family, a Chicago-based Art & Design Collective, speaks with us about his creative process and where he finds inspiration.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/psfk-salon-chicago-with-syfy-speaker-christina-liedtke-talks-about-fashion-and-upcycling.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:45:26 +0000 PSFK talks to Christina Liedtke, a couture designer who experiments with repurposing discarded materials to create luxury women's clothing.]]>