@PSFK » PSFK Conference NYC http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:09:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Jason Silva To Speak At PSFK CONFERENCE NYC 2012 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/jason-silva-futurist-filmaker-psfk-conference.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:24:16 +0000 Jason Silva To Speak At PSFK CONFERENCE NYC 2012Futurist and filmmaker will discuss the nature of inspiration, and how the exponential growth curves of technology are shrinking the lag time between what we can imagine and what we create.]]> Clay Shirky To Speak At PSFK CONFERENCE NYC 2012 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/clay-shirky-psfk-conference-nyc-2012.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:57:03 +0000 clay_headshot_liaShirky teaches at NYU's ITP course which is widely recognized as one of the key drivers of the city's creativity.]]> PSFK CONFERENCE NYC Is March 30 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/psfk-new-york-city-2012.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:57:14 +0000 conference-website-525_thumbWe have been working to bring you the most inspirational event yet. ]]> PSFK Conference NYC 2011: Laurie Rosenwald On How To Make Mistakes On Purpose [Video] http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/psfk-conference-nyc-2011-laurie-rosenwald.html Thu, 19 May 2011 09:04:14 +0000 PSFK CONFERENCE NYC 2011- Laurie RosenwaldArtist-designer Laurie Rosenwald shares her thoughts on making mistakes on purpose, creating chaos, the invention of Velcro and the futility of trying to be creative.]]> City As A Platform [VIDEO] http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/psfk-conference-nyc-2011-rachel-sterne.html Tue, 17 May 2011 15:34:02 +0000 rachel_sternThe 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. ]]> PSFK CONFERENCE NYC: 3 Ideas Worth Sharing With The Fashion Industry http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/psfk-conference-nyc-3-ideas-worth-sharing-with-the-fashion-industry.html Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:08:46 +0000 Jackson_Billings_PSFK_by_CatalinaKulczar-Marin_269.jpg

Fashion Collective's founding editor Elizabeth Schofield was in attendance at PSFK's flagship event last Friday and she reports on the inspiration provided by the speakers.

]]> PSFK Conference Speaker Interview: John Dimatos http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/psfk-conference-speaker-interview-john-dimatos.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:06:22 +0000 PSFK-Conference-New-York-2010John Dimatos will be one of the speakers at our upcoming PSFK Conference 2010, taking place on April 9th. John is a Resident Researcher at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program and will be teaching 'Designing for UNICEF' in the fall.]]> PSFK Conference Speaker Interview: Grant McCracken http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/psfk-conference-speaker-interview-grant-mccracken.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:47:10 +0000 PSFK-Conference-New-York-2010Grant McCracken will be one of the speakers at our upcoming PSFK Conference 2010, taking place on April 9th. Grant is an author, teacher and anthropologist who studies the intersection of culture and commerce.]]> Video: PSFK Conference NYC: New York New Media http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/video-psfk-conference-nyc-new-york-new-media.html Thu, 07 May 2009 19:36:33 +0000 psfk-conference-nyc-new-york-new-mediaAt PSFK Conference NYC, I had the opportunity to sit down with Edward Felsenthal, Executive Editor of The Daily Beast, to discuss his new online publication and the changes he’s seeing in the rapidly evolving world of publishing. The Daily Beast, launched in October of 2008, is a curated online news site created by Tina Brown, the former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. Felsenthal, who served as Deputy Managing Editor of the Wall Street Journal prior to taking the helm at The Daily Beast, shared his insights on launching a new brand in the ever-expanding digital newsRead more...]]> Video: PSFK Conference NYC: Reconnect http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/video-psfk-conference-nyc-reconnect.html Tue, 05 May 2009 20:02:28 +0000 psfk-conference-nyc-reconnectAt PSFK Conference NYC, moderator David Pinter (PSFK) along with Sarah Beatty (Green Depot), Simon Collins (Parsons), Ryan Jacoby (IDEO), and Matthew Lusk (Hecho Inc.) discussed the meaning of “sustainability” today, and how economic and social conscience are driving the design of new products and services. Sustainability, explained Simon, is not just about creating eco-friendly products; it’s also about making thoughtful choices as a consumer, too (buying blue jeans that last, for example). Sarah expanded on that idea, explaining that focusing on sustainability means seeking out high-quality products and services – things that maintain value and meaning over time. TheRead more...]]> Video: PSFK Conference NYC: Building Healthy Brands With Heart http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/video-psfk-conference-nyc-building-healthy-brands-with-heart.html Mon, 04 May 2009 18:32:28 +0000 building-healthy-brands-with-heart-psfk-conferenceAt PSFK Conference NYC, Colin Nagy (PSFK/Attention) led a discussion with Help Remedies‘ founder Richard Fine and Hello Health‘s Dr. Jay Parkinson and Dr. Sean Khozin about “Building Healthy Brands With Heart”. The panel touched upon the different ways their ventures were setting out to innovate an industry resistant to change. Richard Fine talked about how Help Remedies is attempting to change the way we think about medicine and first aid. Richard’s aim with creating Help was to simplify medication, from packaging to ingredients. His range stands apart from the myriad “dual-action”/”24-hr relief”/”fast-acting” products on the market – most recognizably,Read more...]]> Video: PSFK Conference NYC: Kevin Slavin’s “This Platform Called Everyday Life” http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/video-psfk-conference-nyc-kevin-slavins-this-platform-called-everyday-life.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:30:50 +0000 kevin-slavin-psfk-conference-nyc-2009At PSFK Conference NYC, Kevin Slavin gave a captivating presentation on “This Platform Called Everyday Life”, in which he discussed the evolving nature of the objects surrounding us. Kevin, Managing Director and co-founder of Area/Code, explained how pervasive technologies are changing the way we relate to our physical environment and everything in it – from playground balls, to houseplants to sneakers. Kevin opened his talk with a story about a fascinatingly bizarre woman who had such intense feelings for the Berlin Wall that she married it. Through his talk, Kevin demonstrated how the woman’s relationship with the Wall, while extreme,Read more...]]> Video: PSFK Conference NYC: New Idea Agencies http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/video-psfk-conference-nyc-new-idea-agencies.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:26:31 +0000 psfk-conference-nyc-new-idea-agenciesAt PSFK Conference NYC, Danielle Sacks (Fast Company) led a thought-provoking discussion about the rise of the “New Idea Agencies” – companies that are thinking outside of the traditional client-agency model and creating their own products, brands, and intellectual property to launch direct to market. The panel, featuring Robbie Vitrano (Trumpet), Carl Johnson (Anomaly), Bart Haney (fuseproject), and Ben Malbon (BBH Labs), explained how their companies’ unique business models evolved and the struggles (and benefits) of agencies becoming their own clients. Developing IP rather than just messaging is clearly an attractive idea. Why build brands that, ultimately, you have noRead more...]]> PSFK Conference NYC 2009 Agenda: Updated! http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/presenting-the-psfk-conference-nyc-2009-agenda.html Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:44:00 +0000 psfk-conference-nycWe’re excited to announce our (nearly) finalized agenda for PSFK Conference NYC 2009. As we’ve mentioned, in addition to speakers and panel discussions, we will be featuring show-and-tells of a few of our favorite ideas and innovations, PSFK-curated inspiration snapshots, and a curated exhibition by RENTAL. Haven’t bought your tickets yet? Why not do it now… What follows is our up-to-date agenda. Check our conference site for further updates. AGENDA Every day PSFK publishes inspirational creative ideas and examples of cultural and business change on our news site PSFK.com. For our conference we have identified the most pressing trends thatRead more...]]> PSFK Wants Your Designs for PSFK Conference NYC 2009 http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/psfk-wants-your-designs-for-psfk-conference.html Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:51:42 +0000 525x299_11As part of this year’s PSFK Conference NYC, we’re asking you to get creative to get a ticket. At PSFK, everything we do – from what we feature on our site, to the consultancy we provide, to the events we host – is based around a simple idea: to inspire you to make things better. As an extension of this, we’re asking you to have a go at creating a poster design (it can be of any form – hand drawn, digital graphic, screenprint, wheat paste, etc) that will be shown at our upcoming conference on April 2. The onlyRead more...]]>