Google And Berg Team Up To Create An Internet Of Things
In 2011, Berg worked with Google to imagine the service’s manifestation in real life. Here’s the remarkable, working prototype they came up with.
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How A Civil War Vet Invented The American Infographic
Written by: Susan Schulten
As the superintendent of the U.S. Census, Francis Amasa Walker sought to map patterns that might otherwise have remained hidden or lost. In doing so, he paved the way for the modern infographic, writes historian Susan Schulten.
Imagine If Pixar Were Founded By Magritte
Takeshi Murata revels in the creation of low-fi, computer-generated environments.
Photographs That Explore The Financial District’s Sagging Facades
A German photographer captures light as it plays across the warping building envelopes of buildings in Lower Manhattan.
Bike Spikes Allow For Urban Rides In The Snow
Dutch designer Cesar van Rongen developed two-wheeled grip for the winter cyclist.
A Prefab House Based On A Client’s Fond Memories Of Past Homes
“We tried to incorporate and promote the clients memories, desires, experiences, and fictions in the design process,” explain the architects at Spanish studio elii.
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The Present, A Clock That Tells Time By Season, Is Finally For Sale
After a year of development, the monster Kickstarter hit The Present is ready for purchase.
Rediscovering Norman Bel Geddes, The Visionary Who Laid Out America’s Future
A new book revisits the career of Norman Bel Geddes, a visionary designer who overflowed with ideas for everyday products, futuristic cities, and just about everything in between.
A Streamlined Collaboration App, Built For Smartphones
For any iPhone user, the Reminders app is a disappointment. Catch is the streamlined cloud-based collaboration tool you’ve been looking for.
Hilarious Insults, Rendered Lovingly And Mailed To Strangers
Mr. Bingo, a London-based artist, churns out some of the most endearing put-downs around.
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Turning The Absurdity And Hilarity Of Everyday Life Into Charts
The website Indexed has brought hilarity to the interwebs for a digital century, using nothing more than pens and index cards to challenge the limitations of graphic communication.
