http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:15:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/racing-game-converts-ipad-into-interactive-playmat-future-of-gaming.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:30:39 +0000 The Walt Disney Company has created Appmates, a game for Apple’s iPad that features game-pieces which can interact with an iPad screen]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/motivating-everyday-green-behavior-with-real-rewards.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:35:43 +0000 PSFK spoke about the Future Of Gaming with Recyclebank, online platform that rewards individuals with points and cash rebates for making environmentally conscious decisions both on and offline.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/psfk-picks-the-top-gifts-of-2011.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:29:16 +0000 Scrounging for some last minute gift ideas? Here's a list of PSFK-certified gifts that are sure to make a splash once unwrapped.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/disney-brings-to-life-3d-villains-in-new-york-city.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:10:15 +0000 Visitors to Times Square got to interact with virtual cartoon characters brought to life using augmented reality. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/disney-brings-the-magic-to-times-square-through-augmented-reality.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:30:37 +0000 The world's largest media and entertainment company enables visitors to interact and take photos from a 60-ft screen with their favorite Disney characters. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/apple-names-ceo-of-disney-chairman-of-the-board-headlines.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:00:35 +0000 Robert A. Iger, President & Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, joins Apple’s board.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/the-muppets-collection-on-threadless-pics.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:36:37 +0000 The t-shirt design community celebrates the new movie with 23 tees featuring Jim Henson's characters.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-4.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:15:05 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/disney-extends-deals-with-amazon-and-netflix-headlines.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:34:12 +0000 The online video streaming business is expanding not just in the United States, but globally as well.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfks-top-five-stories-of-the-week.html Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:34:56 +0000 Review the best in design, trends, culture, arts and fashion in our weekly 'What's Trending Now' roundup.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-11.html Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:06:46 +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/disneys-vans-sneaker.html Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:30:51 +0000 The furry version will even come with pink polka dot laces - patterned like the bow that Minne Mouse wears on her head. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:51:10 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/disney-appmates-toys-interact-with-virtual-world-on-the-ipad.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:50:20 +0000 The new mobile application toys use the tablet's screen as a play mat.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/sony-pictures-bets-on-dramas-for-grown-ups-headlines.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:25:51 +0000 Sony sees an influx of heavy drama pictures this year as the awards season nears.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/mirror-lets-kids-try-on-virtual-outfits.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:01:56 +0000 Tomorrowland, a section of Disneyland in California, features an augmented reality mirror that acts as an entertaining and novel way to shop for children’s clothes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/disney-introduces-phantom-vibrations-to-enhance-gaming-and-movie-experience.html Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:24:13 +0000 Disney Research is integrating phantom sensations and other tactile illusions to applications in communication systems for the blind, movies, music and games. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/psfk-salon-la-speaker-interview-j-c-christofilis.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:31:36 +0000 In anticipation of next week's PSFK SALON Los Angeles, the founder of DILEMMA offers his thoughts on transmedia. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/disney-marketing-tie-in-brings-commodore-64-out-of-retirement.html Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:05:28 +0000 In an excellent instance of brand synergy, the Commodore 64 and Amiga designs are being relaunched to ride the wave of nerd nostalgia that Tron Legacy stirred up. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/why-mars-needs-moms-flopped-at-the-box-office.html Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:19:32 +0000 The failure of the film points to a host of issues including waning interest in 3D and computer animation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/why-does-advertising-work-disney-explores.html Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:13:41 +0000 The Disney Media and Advertising laboratory turns to scientific practice to isolate the key variables in creating the ultimate audience experience. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/augmented-audio-game-spurs-fitness-by-immersing-runners-in-zombie-infested-world.html Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:50:12 +0000 PSFK discussed the Future Of Gaming with the founder of Six To Start about his augmented audio running game, Zombies, Run!]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/tron-legacy-directors-uncommissioned-ipod-commerical.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:39:26 +0000 Joseph Kosinki's virtual-reality calling-card recreates Kubrick's The Shining.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/tron-legacy-a-case-study-for-making-films-in-the-future.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:31:38 +0000 An interesting way to create entertainment by creating a "prototype" version first.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/marvel-may-introduce-new-characters-through-short-films.html Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:27:39 +0000 The comic studio may use a new strategy to introduce more obscure characters to a mainstream audience.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/pogo-remixing-real-life-and-fantasy.html Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:01:46 +0000 The audiovisual artist best known for his rework of Alice In Wonderland has created a new piece.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/future-of-retail-every-store-as-flagship.html Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:35:24 +0000 Retailers are transforming every one of their stores into an immersive experience for shoppers the moment they walk through the front door. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/epic-mickey-disney-reinventing-the-classic-character.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:28:23 +0000 To combat falling domestic merchandise sales and increase Mickey Mouse's relevance amongst children, Disney has undertaken a quiet, albeit full-blown revitalization of the character.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/epic-mickey-disney-reinventing-the-classic-character-2.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:28:23 +0000 To combat falling domestic merchandise sales and increase Mickey Mouse's relevance amongst children, Disney has undertaken a quiet, albeit full-blown revitalization of the character.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/07/studying-our-web-surfing-habits-to-maximize-online-advertising.html Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:47:25 +0000 As people increasingly move online for their news and entertainment, media providers and advertisers alike are seeking new ways to design these environments to maximize audience share, while successfully monetizing the (mostly free) content. In this evolving space, media companies are faced with the constant dilemma of maintaining the proper balance between content and ads; place too many flashy banners and risk losing your viewers, but not enough and your revenue streams suffer. Until recently, achieving the right mix appeared to be more of a guessing game than anything based on scientific rigor, but all that might be changing asRead more...]]>