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![Ralph Steadman's immortal illustration of Hunter S. Thompson and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, for [i]Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas[/i].](/multisite_files/codesign/imagecache/642x368/poster/2013/01/1671571-poster-1280-gonzo-marketing.jpg "4 Secrets For Doing Gonzo User Research")
4 Secrets For Doing Gonzo User Research
Written by: Brian Millar
Fast, cheap, and out-of-control insights can help you to outsmart the competition. Here’s how to gather them.
Magnificent Images Of A Perfect Snowfall On The Prairie
Miami photographer Michael Zimmerer photographs the post-snowstorm Midwest.
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A Playful iPhone Speaker, Shaped Like A Ball
Ballo plugs right into your smartphone for on-the-go tunes at high volume.
This Mind-Boggling Installation Breaks The Laws Of Physics—Or Does It?
Artist Matt Kenyon exploits a common optical illusion in Supermajor, a commentary on the oil industry’s abundance and waste.
An Icon System For Dealing With Superstorms And Earthquakes
The Noun Project teamed up with the Red Cross Global Disaster Preparedness Center to design a set of icons for communicating during disaster situations.
A Clever Site For Listening To The Bands With Upcoming Shows In Your City
Gigfi’s streaming playlists let you audition all the acts slated to play at your favorite venues.
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Listen To The First 3-D-Printed Records Ever Made
The new height of music snobbery? Your own 1-of-1 special edition.
Infographic of the Day
This $10 Chip Turns 50 Blood Tests Into A Brilliantly Simple Chart
Test results become far easier to process, since they’re visual.
Infographic of the Day
Infographic: Every Person In The U.S. And Canada, On One Crazy, Zoomable Map
Forget lakes, rivers, states, and capitals--this map just shows people. All of 'em.
Lego Unveils Mindstorms EV3: A Robot Kit That’s iPhone-Controlled
It’s Lego’s first major update to their programmable line of robots in six years--a redesign to be more social, connected, and approachable for kids and adults alike.
Beautiful Microscopic Images Of Fly Brains, Crustacean Claws, And Slime
This year’s Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging competition netted some fascinating images, including a video that won top honors--a first for the awards.
