http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:40:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/xbox-kinect-controlled-solar-house.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:30:56 +0000 A remarkable prototype living space, two years in the making, uses the innovative technology to give residents effortless control over their surroundings.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/city-models-recycled-material.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:36:32 +0000 An urban planner in Long Beach is trying to make his craft more sustainable and accessible by turning the modeling process into a local art project.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/facebook-says-lax-is-the-most-social-airport-headlines.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:14:17 +0000 Los Angeles airport is the most-shared airport location on the social network.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/rapper-ice-cube-professes-his-love-for-architecture-video.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:37:33 +0000 Hip hop artist and actor gives a tour of The Eames, an architectural landmark in Los Angeles. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/malibu-loses-its-character-as-it-is-overrun-with-celebrities-and-chain-stores.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:16:17 +0000 Locals are upset at the decline of their community as family-run businesses are priced out by major corporations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/rapid-electric-vehicle-charging-corridor-between-la-and-sf-confirmed-headlines.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:00:05 +0000 Electric car maker Tesla has already put plans into action that will ensure their upcoming vehicles won't run out of juice.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/cool-hunting-exploring-l-a-s-hidden-haunted-house-video.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:52:59 +0000 Artist Albert Reyes has created a haunted house in his backyard every year since 2004, and it has turned into a local Halloween ritual.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/mexican-brand-implements-trendy-ad-campaign-aimed-at-capturing-us-market-share.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:15:06 +0000 A Mexican soda chain has a new strategy for capturing US market share. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/cadillac-and-vanity-fair-unveil-murals-by-kenny-scharf-shepard-fairey-and-retna.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:24:15 +0000 The auto manufacturer and the classic American magazine pay tribute to the burgeoning popularity of street art at the MOCA.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/ev-company-mimics-apple-stores-to-sell-cars-in-shoppingmalls.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:35:53 +0000 An electric vehicle manufacturer has opened its first concept store in an L.A. shopping mall, replicating the look and feel of the Apple stores. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/want-to-learn-marketing-follow-a-food-truck-headlines.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:15:18 +0000 Food trucks are becoming a cultural phenomenon. They draw long line ups that include students and businessmen and some have a cult status Twitter following. Grant McCracken explains what they're doing right.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/springwise-augmented-reality-app-takes-you-beyond-the-surface-of-your-neighbourhood.html Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:06:38 +0000 Tagwhat is an augmented reality app that tells you the stories behind the buildings, shops and restaurants in your surroundings.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/free-drinks-from-human-powered-vending-machine.html Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:09:15 +0000 A new campaign uses human labor to dispense a new hyper-potent vitamin water.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/sharpie-starts-revolution-with-aggressive-ad-campaign.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:08:10 +0000 Sharpie encourages teens to use their markers to start a revolution in a multi-million dollar ad campaign that reaches out in every medium possible.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/target-commercial-shoot-goes-green-behind-the-scenes-headlines.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:45:41 +0000 Target hires environmental consulting company EcoSet, to ensure that even behind-the-scenes of a commercial shoot, they are making an effort to go green.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/humantwitter-gives-a-shout-out-from-the-audience-at-the-x-games.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:59:49 +0000 This is what a Twitter message looks like when 160 people with letter cards are waiting to spell out your tweet.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/electroland-art-installation-creates-a-sensory-skate-park.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:50:45 +0000 A room mounted with fluorescent light beams and dynamic sound throws viewers into a multi-sensory experience in Los Angeles. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/show-your-love-for-l-a-in-tori-amos-and-lomography-photo-competition.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:26:37 +0000 Send in photographs inspired by The City of Angels to Lomography for a chance to win a limited edition Tori Amos Diana F+ camera.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/vitamin-water-ads-double-as-phone-charging-stations.html Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:27:07 +0000 The energizing drink brand wittily underscores its powering-up characteristics with a campaign that lets you recharge your devices.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/monocolumn-los-angeles-survives-weekend-closure-of-i-405.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:51:38 +0000 In today's column by luxury magazine, Monocle, we read about how traffic dropped by 65% during a road closure on America's busiest highway and Los Angeles learned to be less car-dependent.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/there-is-no-global-water-crisis.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:35:33 +0000 A recent book by author Charles Fishman, sheds light on Los Angeles potential fresh-water shortage.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/waze-comes-to-the-rescue-during-l-a-s-carmaggedon.html Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:58:36 +0000 The app will provide crowdsourced traffic information on TV when part of a California freeway shuts down next week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/nintendo-showcases-wii-u-controller-at-e3-2011.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:30:37 +0000 Nintendo reveals a striking new controller for the Wii at the E3 2011 in Los Angeles.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/microsoft-reveals-halo-4-at-la-e3-2011.html Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:13:09 +0000 Halo 4 is slated for release by the end of 2012. Watch the teaser preview.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/sony-unveils-new-playstation-vita.html Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:27:37 +0000 Sony reveals the highly anticipated successor to the PlayStation Portable at the recent E3 Gaming Expo in Los Angeles.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/new-cafe-and-gift-boutique-supports-homeless.html Thu, 05 May 2011 11:55:25 +0000 MADE at the Downtown Women's Center is a social enterprise store that helps the homeless develop their skills.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/help-wanted-managing-editor-good-local-jobs-we-love.html Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:27:54 +0000 If you’re looking for a creative job (or need to find help), we recommend that you check out PSFK’s job listings regularly. Here’s a new job just listed on the service.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/psfk-salon-la-speaker-interview-gunther-sonnenfeld.html Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:00:42 +0000 In anticipation of this week's PSFK SALON Los Angeles, SVP, Director of Experience and Applied Technology for RAPP speaks about transmedia.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/jookin-meets-classical-video.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:53:43 +0000 American director Spike Jonze recently captured a beautiful and unique collaboration between cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Los Angeles dancer Lil Buck.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/banksy-at-mocas-art-in-the-streets-pics.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:35:06 +0000 The first major U.S. museum exhibition of graffiti and street art takes place in Los Angeles.]]>