Design

GSA and The Price Is Right

BY Matthew KingFri Dec 4, 2009 at 11:29 AM

Play The Price Is Right on your Nintendo Wii or PC!READ»

Jay-Z Turns 40

BY Fast Company CalendarFri Dec 4, 2009 at 11:24 AM

The self-proclaimed God of Rap has lots to celebrate. Jay-Z earned $35 million over the past year -- mostly from a sold-out world tour and his stakes in the New Jersey Nets and 40/40 bar chain -- making him hip-hop's top player, ...READ»

CNN.COM | 3 comments

Inside CNN.com's Relaunch: The Philosophy After the Facelift

BY Alissa WalkerFri Dec 4, 2009 at 10:53 AM

CNN.com's simplified design grabbed the early headlines. But managing editor Meredith Artley tells FastCompany.com that it's just one component of a new collaborative storytelling philosophy starting to take hold. READ»

SOCIAL BOOKMARKING | Comment

PearlTrees: Swing Between Related Content Like Tarzan

BY Cliff KuangFri Dec 4, 2009 at 10:28 AM

Social bookmarking 2.0: The new tool lets you create network maps from your links.READ»

SUNRISE LIGHTING | Comment

Sunrise Lighting - the best products for your home

BY Socal LightingFri Dec 4, 2009 at 10:24 AM

SPECIAL NOTE: To customers purchasing outdoor lighting products please be aware that items made of brass and/or copper material will last up to TEN (10) times longer than any other material, as such we offer a LIFETIME GUARANTEE on ...READ»

URBAN FARMING | 1 comment

Friday Fun: The Chicest Gear for Post-Apocalypse Savages

BY Cliff KuangFri Dec 4, 2009 at 9:57 AM

How does a self-respecting fashionista go about catching a pigeon or fishing from a pier?READ»

CHANGE MANAGEMENT | Comment

Well designed change will draw people in

BY Melissa DutmersFri Dec 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM

There’s a reason Tim Brown, CEO of the design firm IDEO, titled his book, Change by Design. There’s a reason Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management, titled his book, The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is ...READ»

INFO GRAPHIC | 2 comments

Infographic of the Day: Tiger's Problems vs. Jay-Z's

BY Cliff KuangFri Dec 4, 2009 at 9:43 AM

Today is Jay-Z's birthday--he's 40! It's also marks the last weekday in the Worst Week Ever for Tiger Woods. Jay-Z has complained about his 99 Problems; Tiger's got at least as many. How do their problems compare?READ»

ADVERTISING | 1 comment

"We Could've Stopped Global Warming...We Didn't"

BY Cliff KuangFri Dec 4, 2009 at 9:25 AM

A sobering ad campaign hits Copenhagen, ahead of the pivotal 2009 climate summit.READ»

NEWS WEBSITES | Comment

Reuters Chases the Consumer With Super-Simple Makeover

BY Kit EatonFri Dec 4, 2009 at 7:04 AM

Following close on the heels of CNN's Web site overhaul, Reuters has completely revamped its home page. The new effort is startlingly spartan in its minimalism--and it's absolutely designed to appeal to a broad consumer audience. ...READ»

BLOGGING | Comment

NYT Moves to the Crowd?

BY David CapeceFri Dec 4, 2009 at 6:51 AM

As we find more and more ways to connect online, the trend of crowdsourcing only seems like a natural progression to solve problems, collaborate, and join in discussion with people from around the world. Crowdsourcing’s scope – from social networks to intellectual capital and microfinancing – covers nearly...READ»

BLOGGING | Comment

Boxee Gathers iTunes, Hulu, Last.fm and More in New Set-Top

BY David CapeceFri Dec 4, 2009 at 6:40 AM

With the availability of devices like Tivo, DVR, and online video streaming platforms, we have access to nearly every show on television, whenever we want it. Our growing media consumption – whether it’s through TV, YouTube, iTunes, or streaming video – is no doubt growing each year, and expanding beyond the television set itself to ever more popular on-demand streaming platforms. Online video streaming will get even…READ»

HONDA P-NUT | Comment

Will Honda’s new Concept Car make it to Miami Streets?

BY Brickell HondaThu Dec 3, 2009 at 5:17 PM

Honda has recently debut its new “Neo-Urban” vehicle dubbed the Honda P-NUT at the Los Angeles Auto show. This vehicle of the future seats three passengers and features a center-driving configuration. The objective for the ...READ»

PUZZLES | 19 comments

Can You Solve these Typographic Riddles? (Help Us, Then, Please)

BY Cliff KuangThu Dec 3, 2009 at 3:00 PM

A sneak peek at a book of graphic-design puzzles.READ»

RODNEY SPARROW | Comment

Renewable Energy Group LLC Rodney Sparrow

BY Rodney SparrowThu Dec 3, 2009 at 12:15 PM

Renewable Energy Group LLC Rodney SparrowREAD»

ARCHITECTURE | Comment

Bilbao's Newest Park Is a Gem

BY Cliff KuangThu Dec 3, 2009 at 11:48 AM

The city better known for Frank Gehry's Guggenheim turns to city planning, with a beautiful new park.READ»

EYE CANDY | 1 comment

Roy Lichtenstein-Inspired, Seizure-Inducing Interiors

BY Cliff KuangThu Dec 3, 2009 at 10:58 AM

Everyone knows the comic-book inspired work of Roy Lichtenstein. But for some, a measly painting just isn't enough. They'd prefer to actually live inside of one. Design Crisis has rounded up some amazing examples, like this ...READ»

CULTURE | Comment

Global Greening Lifestyles: Japan

BY Jody TurnerThu Dec 3, 2009 at 10:43 AM

What factors are influencing different countries in their approaches to green design and green living? Here we look at Japan.READ»

INFO GRAPHIC | 1 comment

Infographic of the Day: What Conversations are Heating Up, in Your Twitter Network?

BY Cliff KuangThu Dec 3, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Mentionmap creates a real-time network chart, laying out who's talking to whom.READ»

STUDIO DROR | 1 comment

An Amazing Collapsible Lamp

BY Cliff KuangThu Dec 3, 2009 at 9:36 AM

You've got to see the video of Studio Dror's new lamp to appreciate its stunning complexity.READ»

PHOTOGRAPHY | Comment

Pictory Lets You Tell the Stories Behind Your Greatest Photos

BY Alissa WalkerThu Dec 3, 2009 at 8:01 AM

A new online magazine makes the case for image-driven storytelling on the Web.READ»

BLOGGING | Comment

Is Banner Advertising Still Relevant?

BY David CapeceThu Dec 3, 2009 at 6:48 AM

All of the clicks for online ads are derived from a mere 16% of internet users, according to a recent study by comScore. That means, you’re optimizing your ad for that 16% of users — a very small audience to capture. As consumers become more digitally savvy, they are less inclined to click on advertisements. What happens for those business owners that do not have audiences in that...READ»

BLOGGING | Comment

“First Click Free” Will Give Allow Publishers to Re-Enforce Pay Walls

BY David CapeceThu Dec 3, 2009 at 6:42 AM

After Rupert Murdoch proposed blocking his paid sites from Google (saying, search engines are “feeding off the hard-earned efforts and investments of others”), the search engine giant has made a surprising move to reach across the table and help publishers like Murdoch. In the past, Google has been criticized for thinking like engineers (for instance, the copyright infringements that made Google Books possible), not business people. They might be…READ»

EVENTS | Comment

Quick Review Muvee Reveal 8

BY Donald SchwartzThu Dec 3, 2009 at 12:26 AM

Donald’s First Strobe Photographic Steps which can be viewed at http://twitvid.com/96219, represents my initial experiments with the new Muvee Reveal 8 product; a remarkable, modestly-priced, short-cut to bring motion, music and ...READ»

MIAMI DRIVERS | Comment

Miami Drivers Choose a Honda for Functionality and Design

BY Brickell HondaWed Dec 2, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Many people recognize Honda for its reliability and safety. Over the years, Honda has gathered many awards for its safety features and its durable parts. Its no wonder so many people driving through Miami’s hectic streets choose ...READ»

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