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Cultural critic Paul Virilio has said that the speed at which something occurs can change its very nature; moreover, what happens quicker will always dominate the slower.  In this sense, the creation and subsequent circulation of ideas is dependent on the speed of distribution. We’ve seen this come into play with the rise of the blogosphere as a primary source for information, and  the subsequent move of print media to digital.
ExperimentaDesign is an international design, architecture and creativity biennale that addresses this very affect of time– more specifically speed and acceleration–on design. Opening on September [...]

Monocle Magazine have announced their annual index of most liveable cities. Zurich comes in top place mainly for its vast investment in transport; Copenhagen is second for its mix of metropolitan life, great healthcare, low crime rates and a relaxed vibe; at 3, Monocle describes Tokyo as the world’s most livable megapolis and praises the city’s commitment to plant 1 million trees; 4th is Munich which blends history and innovation with ease and is generally a good place to do business; and Helsinki comes 5th partly because it has no Starbucks. Here’s the full list:

On a hidden back street of Lisbon, the store A Vida Portuguesa sells what they describe as “genuine and touching products of original Portuguese design”. PSFK visited and took these photos.