http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:43:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/weighing-walmart-a-breakdown-by-the-numbers-infographic.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:30:58 +0000 Frugaldad sheds light on that retail outlet's size and places it in context. The results are astonishing.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/smell-your-tweets-web-device-creates-scent-based-notifications.html Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:44:02 +0000 Internet comes in, smell comes out. A new web-connected robot turns attention-demanding notifications into passive scents. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/map-mashup-highlights-where-people-arent-using-facebook.html Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:47:25 +0000 Visual arts graduate student Ian Wojtowicz mashed together two well-known maps to create 'The UnFacebook World.']]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/foursquare-passes-a-billion-check-ins-video.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:26:12 +0000 To celebrate, the team creates a data visualization of what a week of check-ins looks like across the globe.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/a-new-way-to-visualize-data-bbc-dimensions-puts-history-into-a-personal-context.html Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:46:38 +0000 The latest iteration of BBC Dimensions gives personal context to history by allowing you to compare the number of people in your networks to the number of people involved in historical events. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/ipad-app-visualizes-music-collection-as-the-solar-system.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:23:41 +0000 Planetary is a new app launched by Bloom that creates an intricate data image your musical 'universe' based on your collection.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/the-meaningful-algorithmic-placement-of-names-on-the-911-memorial.html Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:22:48 +0000 Data visualizer Jer Thorp created a program that would depict the relationships between the victims through the location of their name. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/place-pulse-brings-a-collaborative-image-to-the-city.html Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:47:05 +0000 A new urban interface uses social reaction to judge urban spaces, creating a new experience of city life.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/iyou-exposes-communication-habits-using-an-iphones-hidden-data.html Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:45:28 +0000 iYou, an iTunes plug-in visualizes your iPhone’s unexposed data and makes your communication habits transparent.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/what-is-the-average-color-of-the-new-york-sky-every-five-minutes.html Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:46:07 +0000 N SKY C visualizes the always changing colors of New York City's iconic skyline.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/this-abridged-week-in-brand-strategy-marketing.html Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:00:41 +0000 PSFK curates some of the brand strategy, digital and creative advertising news that caught our attention this week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/infographic-graffiti-allows-data-to-be-seen-anywhere.html Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:08:28 +0000 Data Visualization is taken to a new level with spray-paint, adjustable pie chart stencil and re-arrangeable letters and numbers. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/3d-printing-lets-you-touch-the-statistics-video.html Fri, 27 May 2011 15:43:04 +0000 3D printing affords interesting insight into the ergonomics of a ubiquitous device.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/volkswagens-data-visualization-experience-what-true-life-costs.html Tue, 24 May 2011 09:05:32 +0000 An informative and engaging site educates and informs on what life - eating, dressing, enjoying, sharing and driving - costs (at least in the UK).]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/this-week-in-brand-strategy-marketing-22.html Fri, 20 May 2011 12:25:16 +0000 PSFK curates some of the brand strategy, digital and creative advertising news that caught our attention this week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/brands-visualized-as-virtual-toys.html Wed, 18 May 2011 15:50:14 +0000 New website Brand Toys transforms 3,000 brands into characters using market research data.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/future-ly-mapping-innovation-hotspots.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:46:56 +0000 Online platform curates, tracks and catalogs new ideas from around the world.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/budget-climb-kinect-gets-physical-with-data-visualization.html Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:22:09 +0000 Eyebeam's new challenge suggests new avenues for designing engaging visualizations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/visual-ly-the-new-infographics-startup-video.html Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:34:10 +0000 A new company is set to be launched by Mint.com's graphics team, as a "one-stop shop" for exploring, sharing and promoting visualizations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/data-visualization-decor-pic.html Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:28:01 +0000 3D printing could allow you to embellish your interiors with data sculptures of your own voice.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/how-does-information-spread-around-the-urban-environment-video.html Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:50:50 +0000 24 hours of Twitter's nervous system's activity is mapped over the capital of the UK.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/jesse-thomas-of-jess3-discusses-inspiration-team-players-and-his-future-strategy.html Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:33:09 +0000 Social media strategist and data visualization specialist, Jesse Thomas, gives PSFK good advice about who to hire and how to launch a start-up. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/chrononlogical-visualization-of-how-knowledge-emerges.html Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:50:12 +0000 A compelling data visualization maps the history of the world according to Wikipedia data.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/chartwell-brings-dataviz-to-fonts.html Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:00:22 +0000 A new typeface makes it easy to create data visualizations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/bloom-the-discovery-loop-of-data-visualization.html Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:22:21 +0000 Game design inspiration enables broader interaction with the online services that make up a digitally distributed life.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/is-data-visualization-a-gateway-drug-to-statistics.html Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:53:45 +0000 As interest in data increases, more people will not only be exposed to various statistics but will be more willing to participate in the generation and pursuit of that data.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/personal-accomplishment-with-fitangos-community-developed-actionplans.html Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:14:03 +0000 Fitango's community of Actionplans will help users accomplish their personal goals via downloadable step-by-step programs - and will soon accept contributions from the broader community of experts.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/daytum-nick-feltron-launch-new-self-tracking-app.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:58:14 +0000 Data visualization aficionados will now have mobile access to their personal data tracking services. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/what-can-analyzing-hip-hop-lyrics-teach-us-about-culture.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:06:15 +0000 A new project on Kickstarter aims to build a 'searchable rap almanac' to better understand the evolving role and influence of hip hop in our cultural language. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/weather-forecast-through-toothpaste.html Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:32:31 +0000 A project from MIT's Media lab translates data into taste.]]>