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/2011/06/audio-hacking-to-be-the-next-big-kinect-trend.html Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:52:52 +0000 Microsoft believes that by revealing new functionality to the tech community it will enhance natural user interaction design.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/secret-mission-me-ebooks-that-help-children-communicate-with-parents.html Mon, 09 May 2011 17:00:37 +0000 An new platform uses the unique features of mobile phones and tablets to make it easier for children and parents to have meaningful conversations about school life.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/airpiano-the-touch-free-musical-instrument-video.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:15:42 +0000 The interface allows intuitive interaction with keys and faders by using simple hand gestures.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/playful-robot-inspires-charitable-donations.html Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:57:04 +0000 A friendly robot that helps collect donations is one of the latest development in human-machine interactions.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/how-to-facilitate-long-term-behavior-change.html Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:17:58 +0000 In short? Start small, remember that ability trumps motivation, enlist the motivated - and try to out-game Facebook.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/this-week-in-brand-strategy-marketing-16.html Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:45:33 +0000 PSFK curates some of the brand strategy, digital and creative advertising news that caught our attention this week. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/holocube-streamlines-the-photo-booth-experience-with-a-snapshot-atm.html Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:40:26 +0000 A new mobile photobooth uses digital technology to transform the photo booth into a user friendly transaction.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/jamming-nyc-illustrates-the-power-of-enabling-simple-interactions.html Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:35:40 +0000 Industrial design student Hyeonil Jeong has installed a number of noise making devices in New York subways with exhortations for passers by to play the instruments as part of his thesis.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/taking-stock-of-all-the-small-things.html Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:44:41 +0000 A new collection catalogues the mass produced objects which infiltrate our day to day actions and habits.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/does-user-centered-design-stifle-innovation-and-inhibit-holistic-user-experiences.html Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:47:05 +0000 Jake Truemper of Johnny Holland sketches ways that the existing instincts of user design can be made harmonious with innovation. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/did-ipad-influence-the-gap-1969-web-design.html Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:47:06 +0000 The new digital experience seems to be modeled after the motions of touchscreen interaction.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/ecologically-focused-information-dissemination.html Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:26:17 +0000 The Talking Book demonstrates that access to information need not be limited to the computer model that we are most familiar with. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/monopoly-live-is-a-game-that-controls-everything-for-you-really-a-game.html Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:57:12 +0000 The newly announced update to the classic board game raises questions about what the "game" parts of Monopoly really are. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/interaction-design-reimagines-the-touch-screen-smart-phone.html Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:57:57 +0000 A smartphone prototype provides testament to the importance of looking at a ubiquitous product with a fresh set of eyes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/how-simple-interfaces-can-inspire-creativity.html Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:52:59 +0000 Simple, intuitive and playful interface provides a wellspring of user generated experimentation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/katrin-baumgarten-psfk-conference-london-2010.html Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:48:59 +0000 The innovative artist and designer talks about re-humanising interaction design and the “Aesthetics of Disgust."]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/device-mimics-daydreaming-with-images-from-the-internet.html Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:12:05 +0000 The Photostroller operates as a physical photo streaming device for the elderly. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/this-week-in-brand-strategy-advertising-12.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:42:00 +0000 PSFK curates some of the brand strategy, digital and creative advertising news and ideas that caught our attention this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/interactive-footwear-nike-shoes-hacked-with-wii-parts.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:23:02 +0000 As part of the NIKE78 project, designer Nick Marsh took on the challenge of hacking a pair of sneakers to create something new.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/ipad-could-help-children-with-autism.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:21:28 +0000 SF Weekly reports on an autistic child who showed marked improvement while using the device.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/the-evolution-of-the-toaster.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:59:12 +0000 A good example of how classic products can mature alongside their market.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/hyper-normality-reconfiguring-time-one-chopstick-at-a-time.html Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:48:28 +0000 Sitraka Rakotoniaina creates designs which manipulate our perceptions of reality.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/interactive-data-visualization-shows-how-us-taxes-are-spent.html Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:13:24 +0000 An official government website allows citizens to see where their money goes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/the-fantastics-interface-design-for-lightning-strikes-drowning-and-paranormal-experiences.html Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:40:43 +0000 Andrew Friends "Fantastics" offers interaction design with uncanny experiences in everyday media ecologies. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/video-a-haptic-interface-for-feeling-digital-objects.html Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:23:54 +0000 A team at Japan's Gifu University have created a remarkable new way to interact with virtual objects.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/dvein-on-interactive-video-and-the-future-of-immersive-experiences.html Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:29:25 +0000 PSFK talks with the Barcelona-based studio about how digital artists are changing culture.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/week-in-tech-interaction-design-emerging-technologies-and-emerging-security-concerns.html Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:00:34 +0000 A roundup of some of the interesting technology stories from this week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/paper-and-wood-come-alive-the-papel-project.html Thu, 27 May 2010 17:57:31 +0000 A warm interactive artwork mixes physical materials and digital projections.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/video-jasper-dekkers-gesture-controlled-faucet.html Wed, 26 May 2010 18:38:06 +0000 A hygienic and hi-tech version of the water faucet offers a new method of interaction.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/obsessions-as-inspiration-psfk-speaks-with-multitouch-barcelona.html Wed, 26 May 2010 11:01:35 +0000 How are digital artists changing culture? We talk to one interaction design team to gather insights.]]>