http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:53:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/consumers-prefer-emotive-package-designs-over-scientific-ones-headlines.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:00:42 +0000 Packaging that make consumers feel good about buying a product is more likely to be successful.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/legendary-house-of-veuve-clicquot-gets-a-makeover-pics.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:05:36 +0000 A revamped Hôtel du Marc. owned by the popular champagne company situated in Reims, France, re-opens. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-8.html Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:45:41 +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/nike-recycles-ads-to-make-the-world-like-new.html Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:25:46 +0000 Nike Better World is a project aimed at promoting awareness for the environment and for sports.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/tea-sugar-kombucha-bacteria-makes-guilt-free-leather.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:17:19 +0000 BioCouture have been investigating microbial cellulose hoping to 'to literally grow a dress in a vat of liquid.']]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/rapha-mobile-cycle-club-a-brand-hub-on-wheels.html Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:05:25 +0000 A literal "truck stop" cafe and gallery space is taking the Rapha brand on the road.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/light-shades-made-from-discarded-drink-packets.html Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:42:06 +0000 Using an intricate folding method, designer Ed Chew creates beautiful upcycled lamps.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/oyster-tecture-mollusk-landscaping-a-sustainable-future.html Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:05:48 +0000 Landscape architect Kate Orff proposes building oyster reefs in the harbor of New York City as a way to fight pollution and protect against climate change.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/nest-chair-invites-environmental-considerations-pics.html Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:23:25 +0000 Designer Jamy Yang synthesizes comfort with eco-friendly design. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/pic-pizza-box-turns-into-serving-plates.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:51:18 +0000 Green Box is an innovative pizza box which can be reused in a number of ways.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/designing-for-survival-in-the-philippines.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:05:23 +0000 Design Against the Elements is a global call-to-arms competition for architects to disaster-proof the world's most vulnerable communities against climate change.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/icff-green-ideas-from-mica-students.html Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:25 +0000 The Maryland Institute College of Arts (MICA) booth at this years ICFF attracted a lot of attention primarily due to the clear and compelling presentation of the student work. A closer look though revealed really clever ideas. The work represented was the result of a collaboration of two programs at the school. The Environmental Design BFA program and the Graphic Design MFA program presented 2d and 3d prototypes of plausible ideas and products that could contribute to reducing energy consumption while simplifying and beautifying our lives. We particularly liked the hydroponic garden system designed by Irena Dukhnevich. She proposes aRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/how-to-make-print-projects-greener-through-design.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:16:50 +0000 While we’re collecting and researching products made from various wastestreams for our upcoming exhibition at the Green Depot, we’re also thinking about greening the printing process, thanks to Eugene Lee of Rolling Press. While going paperless is often a green ideal, it’s not always possible. When you need to print, whether it’s brochures or business cards, conventional green wisdom says to use recycled or FSC-certified papers and vegetable-based inks. But those are just the basics. Like bringing your own bags to the grocery store, we’ve heard this over and over again. What else can you do? After touring Rolling PressRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/frito-lay-introduces-compostable-snack-bags.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:54:01 +0000 Frito-Lay has announced one of their snacks is becoming just a bit more sustainable. Starting in 2010, all of the SunChips multigrain chips will come in fully compostable bags made out of plant-based materials. They claim the packaging will completely decompose in about 14 weeks. Let’s hope they begin using this type of bag for all their snacks. Frito-Lay Press Release]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/an-11000-mile-journey-on-a-boat-made-of-recycled-plastic-bottles.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:48:31 +0000 David de Rothschild of Adventure Ecology is undertaking an 11,000 mile journey from California to Australia on a boat almost entirely made out of recycled plastic. His goal is to illustrate the possibilities of material recycling, and cradle to cradle design. CNN reports: De Rothschild hopes his one-of-a-kind vessel, now being built on a San Francisco pier, will boost recycling of plastic bottles, which he says are a symbol of global waste. Except for the masts, which are metal, everything on the 60-foot catamaran is made from recycled plastic. “It’s all sail power,” he said. “The idea is to putRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/60bags-reusable-shopping-bags-decompose-in-60-days.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:21:59 +0000 60BAGS is a line of disposable bags that can decompose in about 2 months. They are sturdy enough to be used repeatedly, but are made out of a specially designed material that will break down quickly when disposed of. 60BAG explains: 60BAGs are the perfect natural answer to the environment’s needs. They are biodegradable carrier bags made our of flax-viscose non-woven fabric. Its material was scientifically developed and manufactured in Poland. The flax-Viscose fabric is produced with flax fiber industrial waste, which means it doesn’t exploit any natural resources and requires minimal energy during its production. This highly innovative technologyRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/new-ikea-designed-solar-powered-lights.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:08:36 +0000 Ikea, the home furnishing design powerhouse, has unleashed a new line of solar-powered lights in preparation for the summer.  The outdoor lights are simple LEDs that use 70% less energy and last longer than conventional bulbs.  With the price of solar panels dropping and the need for renewable energy sources skyrocketing, it’s nice to see a big design group like Ikea getting onboard. A unique value of solar-powered outdoor lighting is that there is no need for underground wiring or permanent positioning.  The practical and reasonable devices are perfect for patios or camping trips, but we have yet to getRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/12-year-old-designs-a-homeless-shelter-made-out-of-trash.html Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:16:29 +0000 Max Wallack has designed an ingenious shelter for the homeless and disaster victims. The 12 year old was the winner of Design Squad’s Trash to Treasure contest, which asked kids to re-purpose trash into practical inventions. Max’s dome is constructed out of plastic, wire and packing peanuts. Check out the video of its construction below. [via Green Building Elements]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/2010-macau-pavillion-is-a-giant-eco-friendly-rabbit.html Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:14:06 +0000 The Macau pavilion for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is a whimsical looking, high tech construction. Designed by Carlos Marreios architects, the building takes the form of a giant jade rabbit lantern (inspired by the lanterns popular in ancient China’s mid-autumn festival.) Large balloons make up the head and tail of the rabbit, which can be raised into the air to attract visitors. The exterior structure is made up of a glass membrane wrapped with fluorescent screens to project content and signage to attendees on the outside. Keeping with the “better city, better life” theme of the expo, the MacauRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/a-house-made-of-loofah.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:38:16 +0000 Social activist Elsa Aldivar along with Pedro Padros, an industrial engineer have devised an ingenious new sustainable building material. While searching for an earth friendly way for women in Paraguay to generate income, Aldivar thought of growing loofah sponges to be sold as cosmetic products. After noticing that there was a good amount of waste and unusable specimens, she tried using the waste loofah as a base for a building material. In combining waste plastic and the loofah material the duo stumbled upon a lightweight wood alternative. Ecopreneurist explains: But beyond being merely equivalent in price, it exceeds wood’s capabilities,Read more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/another-black-christmas.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:55:02 +0000 Christmas cards are a long standing tradition, and a nice gesture for sure – but what about the huge environmental cost? Conscientious Innovation, a Vancouver based sustainability marketing consultancy has tackled this issue by creating an interesting alternative. Called “Another Black Christmas” their holiday greeting takes the form of a desktop background designed by artist Meghan Hildebrand. The image is primarily black, so it uses less of your computer’s energy and comes in four different configurations appropriate for Macs, PCs and different screen sizes. Download here.]]>