http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:52:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/evergreen-maine-color.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:57:51 +0000 Outdoor photos capture the beauty of the rural wilds and highlight the hues of nature. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/gamified-mental-physical-health.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:53 +0000 Mindbloom lets users grow a virtual life tree based on improving their own strength and overall wellness.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/wooden-camping-tents.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:43:37 +0000 Comfortable POD Houses promote eco-tourism among urban travelers. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/achieve-new-years-resolutions-by-blackmailing-yourself-with-bad-photos-on-facebook.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:45:36 +0000 Aherk publicly embarrasses you on Facebook if you fail to meet your personal goals to help motivate users. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/japan-is-leading-the-market-of-virtual-companions-with-their-nintendo-ds-dating-game.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:38:31 +0000 Love Plus has become incredible popular in Japanese cities and has players spending perhaps too much time with their gaming consoles. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/british-airways-connects-to-their-executive-club-members-with-new-digital-magazine.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:16:24 +0000 "The Club" aims to provide intuitive and ready information for the millions of international members.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/new-device-makes-sure-you-charge-your-devices-for-the-right-amount-of-time.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:51:49 +0000 The Dialug plug and socket helps prevent the overcharging of electronic devices.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-12.html Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:25:42 +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/ikea-app-uses-facebook-info-to-customize-your-bedroom.html Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:22:20 +0000 International home furniture company has created a unique application on YouTube that customizes bedroom layouts.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/coffee-reduces-depression-risk-among-women-study-says.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:20:14 +0000 A new study provides yet another perspective on the long-term benefits of coffee to the female population. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/eco-friendly-diy-device-turns-domestic-wastewater-into-new-bars-of-soap.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:15:59 +0000 An eco-friendly concept design created by a Korean team can turn wastewater and used soap into brand new bars of soap. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/fit-anything-on-adjustable-serpent-shelves.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:41:57 +0000 The adjustable shelf concept both maximizes your space in the household or workplace. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/dragon-inspired-lamps-are-out-to-invade-your-desk.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:38:18 +0000 An inventive lamp concept by a Filipino designer takes a curious spin on the beastly character of childhood tales.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/facebook-addicted-teens-more-likely-to-do-drugs-headlines.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:19:25 +0000 A survey says 12 to 17-year-olds on Facebook are 5 times more likely to try alcohol, smoking and drugs.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/an-app-for-wanderers-seeking-workspace-in-cafes.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:19:34 +0000 A new app helps you find a place to do work outside of home that also has great coffee, good WiFi and electrical outlets.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/whole-foods-opens-its-first-wellness-club-to-encourage-healthy-eating.html Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:04:15 +0000 The food retailer trials membership-only club with classes and coaching on cooking, nutrition and lifestyle.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/hang-your-coat-on-this-roman-numeral-hooks-by-aminimal.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:03:36 +0000 The Brooklyn-based design studio creates coat hooks for those who fancy Roman numerals. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/bridging-content-and-commerce-thrillist-style-video-2.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:07:29 +0000 Ben Lerer, spoke to the audience at the 2011 PSFK Conference in NYC about his company’s beginnings as a local city guide into a competitive daily discount site.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/car-free-suburbs-promote-active-and-happy-living.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:06:56 +0000 This new urbanist movement would have suburbanites using public transportation, bicycling and walking more.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/how-a-hook-up-can-become-a-start-up-through-couples-blogging.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:52:17 +0000 Some couple blogs are gaining more than 1,000 hits a day and some, have become so popular they're involved in ad campaigns and have sponsorship deals. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/a-quarter-of-teens-are-stepping-away-from-the-social-network-headlines.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:55:46 +0000 New research shows that a group of teens are becoming disinterested in Facebook and Twitter and are using them less. On the other hand, over a third or teenagers are still highly addicted to social networking and are using it more than ever.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/the-city-as-a-social-platform-video.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:52:34 +0000 The Chief Digital Officer for NYC discusses her hopes for the integration of digital platforms into city life, while pointing out what NYC.gov has already accomplished. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/get-your-caffeine-kick-from-curface-furniture.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:05:13 +0000 Çurface tables and chairs smell like coffee because they are made from a material that is 30% coffee grounds.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/a-vertical-farm-in-the-horizon-for-manchester-headlines.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:29:08 +0000 A vertical farm in the city may be a very viable solution for a growing urban population in Manchester.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/old-clothes-upcycled-into-trendy-designer-chairs.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:40:38 +0000 Instead of throwing away your old clothes, why not turn them into colorful and sturdy home furniture? German designer Tobias Juretzek has done just that.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/will-fast-food-chains-make-kids-meals-healthier.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:36:23 +0000 The National Restaurant Association challenges chains and restaurants to create healthier meals for children.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/a-green-utopia-panasonics-smart-town-targets-70-co2-cut.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:39:13 +0000 Panasonic has unveiled plans of developing a 19-hectare 'smart town' near Tokyo with an estimated 70% less CO2 output than the CO2 levels of Japan in the 1990s.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/bridging-content-and-commerce-thrillist-style-video.html Wed, 04 May 2011 10:00:24 +0000 Co-founder of Thrillist Ben Lerer, spoke to the audience at the 2011 PSFK Conference in NYC about the company’s beginnings as a local city guide into a competitive daily discount site.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/grant-mccracken-the-problem-with-brands-assuming-familiarity.html Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:40:04 +0000 When pizza boxes act as Trojan horses, carrying a payload of asymmetrical brand communications.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/what-it-means-to-reach-7-billion-video.html Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:28:59 +0000 In the year 1800 the world held one-billion people on its surface. A mere two-hundred and ten years later and the global population is set to reach a massive seven-billion people. ]]>