http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:53:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/touch-screen-tech-responds-to-different-parts-of-the-hand.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:04:47 +0000 TapSense identifies and classifies different types of gestures allowing them to be assigned various functions on your device.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/new-display-translates-motion-into-digital-environments.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:04:27 +0000 T(ether) offers real time 1:1 hand and face tracking that can foster collaboration across several devices. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/iphone-gestures-turned-into-art-pics.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:07:34 +0000 Multimedia artist traces his iPhone commands and creates individual visual pieces.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/how-many-screens-do-you-use-in-your-life-psfk-asks-the-purple-list-part-one.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:04:25 +0000 In preparation of the release of the iPhone 5 next week, PSFK recently asked PurpleList members about the ideal number of screens they would like to look at on a daily basis.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/ed-cotton-re-imagining-the-printer.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:18:37 +0000 Artecfact's new concept printer breathes life into a stale consumer product.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/ecriture-infinite-remembers-the-beauty-of-handwriting.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:35:48 +0000 Artist Bili Bodjocka collects handwriting from around the world as to remember it in the face of its declining use. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/touch-screen-painting-gets-touched-up-with-pengo-brushpen.html Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:45:46 +0000 Painting on Touch Screens has become closer to the real thing with PenGo's latest touch pen and painting app.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/a-projectable-future-for-portable-computers-headlines.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:48:59 +0000 Jakub Záhoř designs a computer for the future that involves a projected monitor that works with any glass surface.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/touch-screen-steering-wheel-aims-to-improve-driving-safety.html Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:10:09 +0000 Researchers integrate smartphone style gestures to replace drivers hunting for buttons and controls.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/mutewatch-a-minimalist-gesture-controlled-watch.html Tue, 24 May 2011 09:01:07 +0000 Touchscreen technology makes for a watch that is both quiet and sleek. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/the-bread-baking-vending-machine-video.html Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:46:19 +0000 Chef David Lebovitz tries out a unique vending machine in Paris that makes a freshly-baked loaf in one minute.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/starbucks-interactive-window-display.html Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:42:02 +0000 Starbucks Canada applies innovation in interactive, digital marketing to its store windows.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/interaction-design-reimagines-the-touch-screen-smart-phone.html Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:57:57 +0000 A smartphone prototype provides testament to the importance of looking at a ubiquitous product with a fresh set of eyes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/is-india-really-releasing-a-35-tablet.html Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:05:48 +0000 Plans have been announced for a $35 tablet computer that will integrate itself with the country's higher education infrastructure.]]> 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/2010/04/4-formidable-ipad-rivals.html Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:13:19 +0000 While the many innovations paved by the iPad still resonate freshly in our minds, competitors around the world have been working tirelessly to introduce the most attractive alternative.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/skinput-touch-sensitive-skin.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:45:34 +0000 Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and Microsoft have joined forces to create Skinput, a bio-acoustic sensing device that allows your skin to be used as a touch-screen interface.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/multipurpose-dining-table-cooks-and-refrigerates.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:39:16 +0000 The “future dining table” designed by Petr Kubik is a multi-purpose kitchen appliance that combines the functions of cooking and eating in the form of the familiar dining room table. The table has hidden compartments to store your food and appliances, and the surface OLED changes from opaque to transparent to reveal the refrigerated food underneath. Different foods are compartmentalized and drinks can be retrieved from the centre core. A mini-dish washer, toaster, micro-wave, coffee maker are stored underneath the inner circle. While making meals, you can browse for recipes or read the news off the tabletop that functions asRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/hi-from-multitouch-barcelona.html Mon, 18 May 2009 17:25:03 +0000 We recently profiled Multitouch Barcelona at OFFF. They have just released a video of their Human Interface interpretation, which includes a person executing analog versions of digital tasks. A surface-top touch screen serves as communication between you and your very personal Human Interface. Be sure to check out the rest of their projects here.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/impress-the-soft-touch-screen.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:50:49 +0000 The Impress brings a richer tactile experience to the touch screen. A concept design by DIS.PLAY, it’s a touchscreen with an additional layer of soft, flexible foam. It takes away the rigidity of a traditional touchscreen and enables a more robust interaction with data presented onscreen. Impress has all the regular features of a touchscreen with the extra parameter of pressure, enabling users to literally squeeze out information and form and mold three dimensional objects. This is an interesting development that takes touch interaction into a much deeper realm. Impress was created with Arduino and Processing -check it out inRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/new-york-citys-google-maps-powered-information-center.html Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:48:33 +0000 PSFK got the chance to visit the new Google Maps powered New York City information center this weekend, and overall it’s a very cool experience. The space has a clean, minimalist feel. It’s a kind of spaceship-modern, mostly white interior interspersed with neat rows of brochures and colorful glowing screens, which come to life with when touched. The big attraction here are the huge gesture recognition touch screen tables, designed by Local Projects. Guests can use the kiosks to navigate New York City, and create a custom itinerary for their visit. To start the process, users place a disk, (whichRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/coming-soon-touch-screen-vending-machines.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:13:11 +0000 It’s surprising that touch screen vending machines haven’t showed up sooner, but they’re now on their way to a mall near you. Recently debuted at CES, the Sapient designed Samsung uVending machines feature a huge, fully featured touchscreen which uses animations and interactive menus to assist and enrich your soda ordering experience. They are also outfitted with WiFi to alert owners to dwindling supplies, or update digital content. You also may want to think twice about giving the machine a shake to pry loose a hesitant soda, motion sensors are embedded that dole out on-screen warnings – and there’s reportedlyRead more...]]>