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JAPAN   |  Comment

Cat Stroking, Not Facebook Poking, Satisfies Needs For Real Interaction

Forget poking on Facebook or IMing people, shaking a hand or putting an arm on someone else's shoulder is where social interaction really begins. In Japan, this need for touch has extended to a focus on pets, including cafes for petting cats. Will emphasizing touch be a new trend in the U.S.?READ»

Will Your Brand Survive?

It's difficult to predict what will make a brand successful in the future. But I believe there are five pillars that will help brands survive, and thrive in our brave new world. READ»

DESIGN   |  Comment

Urban Mediaspace: The largest library in Scandinavia

The firm of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects will build what it calls "the next generation of library design" on the site of the old cargo docks in Aarhus, Denmark. Flexible-use areas will provide ample opportunity for socializing, recreation, contemplation and, yes, reading.READ»