http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:30:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/methods-soap-products-go-festive-for-the-holidays.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:59:45 +0000 Spice up your kitchen or bathroom sink this Christmas with scents like cinnamon drop and frosted fir -- all biodegradable. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/the-influence-of-the-empowered-consumer-videos.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:00:02 +0000 The retail world has shifted as a result of new informed consumer expectations. How can businesses and brands stay relevant and necessary in a world where buyers don't have to believe what they're told?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/cleaning-products-use-salvaged-plastic-found-in-oceans.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:06:01 +0000 U.S. company Method develops a new recycling process to re-use sea-contaminated plastic. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/method-turning-design-into-a-force-for-good.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:52:51 +0000 Method cleaner uses design as a way to enact positive change.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/eric-ryan-style-and-substance-the-method-method-video.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:10:02 +0000 The founder of Method, describes how his company's strategic 'obsessions' helped construct a new space in a static market where they could insert their product--backed by a strong brand culture--and succeed.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfk-confernce-san-francisco-videos-debut.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:04:30 +0000 We bring you videos of all the talks from PSFK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO to share the inspiring ideas that were discussed.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/how-are-the-psfk-conference-san-francisco-speakers-connected-infographic.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:27:03 +0000 Conference sponsor Waggener Edstrom shares their mind map showing the creative connections based on inspiration and influence between the various PSFK Conference San Francisco speakers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/live-from-psfk-conference-san-francisco-eric-ryan-of-method.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:45:55 +0000 The founder of Method discussed his seven obsessions that helped inject style, substance, and fun into his company. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/live-blogging-psfk-conference-san-francisco-today.html Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:59:36 +0000 Join us as we live-blog the event here on psfk.com, and live-tweet @psfk. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/triple-pundit-value-matters-more-than-green.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:48:45 +0000 A superior product and clear message sells better than doom-and-gloom marketing.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/agenda-announced-for-psfk-conference-san-francisco.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:30:20 +0000 Less than three days away, read on to find out what you don't want to be missing at this year's PSFK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/planners-strategists-psfk-conference-san-francisco-whats-in-it-for-you.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:22:32 +0000 Agency and client-side planners and strategists are at the heart of our audience and will probably get the most out of PSFK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/psfk-conference-speaker-interview-eric-ryan.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:47:11 +0000 Entrepreneur and founder of Method soap gives advice to new business owners and offers insight into how to make a commonplace product a huge success. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/psfk-conference-san-francisco-who-or-what-are-influencers.html Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:17:12 +0000 On October 6, we will bring together the world’s agenda setters from both established and emerging organizations to bring to life the conversations that take place daily on PSFK.com.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/last-call-to-chat-with-the-founders-of-method.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:19:01 +0000 Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, the founders of Method are holding an interactive webinar for their fans and tomorrow is the last chance to join in on the conversation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/speakers-announced-for-psfk-conference-san-francisco.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:52:31 +0000 On October 6, we will bring together the world’s agenda setters from both established and emerging organizations to bring to life the conversations that take place daily on PSFK.com.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/whipsaw-site-redesign-creates-virtual-sharable-archive.html Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:21:08 +0000 The design firm partnered with Method for the new-look site that showcases their large and impressive portfolio.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/when-curiosity-counts.html Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:55:10 +0000 Without tests or grades, one school of thought challenges our views of education, and has the alumni to prove their point.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/david-droga-on-the-positive-impact-of-advertising.html Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:48:35 +0000 The founder of Droga5 speaks with CNN Icon about the positive influence of advertising, and its evolution at the intersection of art and commerce.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/the-power-of-immediate-feedback.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:21:05 +0000 Thoughts and insights gleaned from design experience firm Method's "Gaming For Behavior Change."]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/pic-welcome-to-method-please-comb-your-hair.html Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:26:33 +0000 Despite having gone through a major corporate restructure last year, the brand still retains its chirpy, upbeat tone.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/place-space-and-the-mobile-interface.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:21:55 +0000 A report by Method on the current mobile landscape surmises some of the key shifts in how smartphone users relate to and use their phones - and some of the ensuing engagement opportunities for brands.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/methods-streamlined-laundry-detergent-bottle.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:05:22 +0000 Method's new laundry detergent changes the game with a sleek, easy to use package. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/jobs-we-love-on-psfk-5.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:48:45 +0000 A selection of the great available jobs from PSFK's job site.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/help-john-grant-edit-his-new-book-%e2%80%9cco-opportunity%e2%80%9d-part-4.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:01:20 +0000 This is an extract from the draft John Grant’s new book Co-opportunity, contracted for publication with John Wiley & Sons Limited, January 2010. This extract is section 4 of the book – Economic Resilience.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/extending-product-life-cycles.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:03:28 +0000 Designer Jamie Latendresse spotted an interesting graphic on the back of a Method hand soap bottle. Alternative uses for the rather large 96 fl, ounce container are suggested, including using the bottle as a canteen, a vase or a piggy bank. A great touch that can get consumers thinking about how to extend the life cycle of their possessions. And as we’ve seen, sometimes reusing is a better idea than recycling due to the fact that recyclable material is far too often finding its way into landfills these days. The gigantic size of the bottle also caused Latendresse concern –Read more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2008/11/behave-at-psfk-conference-san-francisco.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:36:07 +0000 At the PSFK Conference San Francisco 2008, creative leads Josh Handy and Nate Pence of method talk about how they design the method way, and how design and creative both mirror and shape the company. The two design execs from Method discuss how method, as an organization, is set up to support creativity and describe the guide-rails that have been established to help focus their creative efforts.  This insightful and often humorous look at method sheds light on the ethical and aesthetic nuances of a company whose goal has always been “inspire a happy, healthy home through good design andRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2007/12/video-eric-ryan-presents-the-method-story.html Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:16:05 +0000 Eric takes us through the story behind his brand, his eco-fueled mission, 'getting the culture right' and how he plans to evolve his company. "We want to be seen as thought leaders and want to evoke change," he says in a news clip.]]>