http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:19:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/global-fashion-mainstream.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:20:39 +0000 The Flourish Approach utilizes talent from around the world and brings various cultural components together in one central location for production.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/what-will-be-the-biggest-food-trends-for-2012-psfk-asks-the-purplelist.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:37:16 +0000 With the rise of foodie culture and sourcing awareness, food trends are increasingly popular and important to monitor. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/springwise-app-facilitates-local-delivery-by-idle-couriers.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:10:48 +0000 Postmates connects couriers and bike messengers in between jobs with local businesses looking to make short-range shipments.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/a-mini-library-grace-brooklyns-street-corners.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:57 +0000 A library operating on the honor system has moved from New Haven to Brooklyn to generate the exchange of local knowledge.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/never-feel-like-a-tourist-again-with-this-social-tool.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:51:58 +0000 MapQuest's new tool Vibe allows users to explore like a local by categorizing searchable neighborhoods within a city.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/facebook-and-walmart-go-local-in-a-big-way-headlines.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:51:04 +0000 The discount store has created a Facebook page for each of its more than 3,500 locations. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/community-travel-the-increasing-popularity-of-the-local-vacation.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:34:31 +0000 In light of the recent economic downturn, people are looking for ways to get the most out of their neighborhood to cut back on travel costs.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/triple-pundit-denim-industry-to-revive-old-welsh-town.html Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:30:40 +0000 HIUT is bringing denim making back to Britain with a new fashion label based in an ancient Welsh town once renowned for its dungarees.]]> 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/springwise-local-library-lends-out-humans-as-living-books.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:53:06 +0000 A library in Surrey, British Columbia has 'living books' on loan. They are local human experts who volunteer their time to chat with the public about a variety of topics.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/springwise-design-your-own-clothing-with-this-3d-simulator.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:44:43 +0000 Crearmoda is a Spanish company that lets you design-your-own clothing using a 3D simulator on their website. If enough people vote for your customized rhinestone hoodie, the company may even produce it for sale.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/ed-cotton-the-local-movement-is-growing-beyond-food.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:51:01 +0000 Ed Cotton delves into the meaning of 'local' beyond the food and restaurant industry and what it means in the face of a world that is still very dependant on mass-produced products developed in faraway lands.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/mojave-desert-grows-shrimp-for-your-las-vegas-seafood-cocktail-headlines.html Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:52:59 +0000 Blue Oasis Pure Shrimp is the first shrimp farm on land. Located in the Mojave desert, they plan to keep a steady supply for the Las Vegas strip.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/ricebowlproject-crowdsourcing-for-mutual-benefit.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:23:55 +0000 A new crowdfunding platform aims to help inspire change among local and international communities through community-based initiatives. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/rhett-link-commercial-kings-goes-live-on-ifc.html Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:21 +0000 What goes in the minds of two of the most brilliant commercial makers of our time? A new television show tells us more.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/guardian-cans-its-unsustainable-local-websites-headlines.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:53:40 +0000 Guardian News & Media is ending the project it launched in 2010 to try and figure out the future of local journalism. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/farming-the-city-helping-grow-local-food-movements-video.html Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:20:10 +0000 An online resource empowers activists with the tools and information they need to support and initiate local food projects.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/nbc-local-news-broadcasts-now-with-social-media-talking-heads.html Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:16:23 +0000 NBC's "the 20" brings live Twitter voices into trending news conversations of the day.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/raleigh-denim-handcrafted-by-non-automated-jeansmiths-video.html Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:41:42 +0000 An inspiring video feature on two budding entrepreneurs who founded a jeans brand and helped the local garment industry.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/innovation-and-collaboration-at-nycs-flux-factory.html Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:05:42 +0000 A Long Island City-based organization offers a case study in the sense of community and local-focus that the marketing industry and brands are striving for.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/timestore-lets-you-trade-time-for-goods.html Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:40:07 +0000 A new artist-run space creates a money-free market for trading things and skills.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/roam-an-old-library-buss-journey-through-east-london.html Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:25:43 +0000 A unique project brought this roaming "village green preservation society" through East and South East London to give talks and interact with local creativity.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/creativity-community-innovation-asheville-north-carolina.html Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:12:39 +0000 A firsthand look at the unique 'rural city' at the foot of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/hyperlocal-blog-launches-a-weekly-print-edition.html Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:13:25 +0000 A website covering local events is attempting a trend reversal by introducing a physical version.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/local-meat-processing-plants-go-mobile.html Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:04:07 +0000 New project in the Northeast provides crucial infrastructure for sustainable agriculture. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/jay-rayner-sustainable-super-farms-are-the-future.html Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:51:51 +0000 A food critic argues that a focus on local, seasonal and organic won't feed the world's growing population.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/stumblesafely-visualizing-crime-to-map-safer-routes-home.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:54:15 +0000 Knight Foundation Winner Ian Cairns has created an innovative mapping project to help late night revelers avoid problem areas.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/towns-banning-formula-restaurants-to-preserve-their-allure.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:32:30 +0000 Several small municipalities in the US are resisting major chains to preserve the local community's character and help economic development.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/blogging-awa-unwanted-things.html Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:43:37 +0000 Obsessed with the idea of living without excess belongings, Sydney-based musician Christopher Kelaart has set up a blog to give away all the things he owns but no longer needs.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/tgi-fridays-union-square-to-source-ingredients-hyperlocally.html Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:58:02 +0000 The restaurant's new location will be patronizing the nearby greenmarket according to a recent press release.]]>