How Do You Design An Indestructible Sledgehammer?
Here’s how a company upgraded one of the most basic construction tools around.
Sandy’s Driftwood Becomes Color-Blocked Art For Charity
Two New York art directors collected, dried, and painted wood they found on the Jersey Shore after the hurricane. Now, the pieces are being sold to benefit local reconstruction efforts.
A Taste Of Paris, Stuffed With Textures And Patterns
Dorothée Meilichzon embraced a mix-and-match spirit for the city’s centrally located Hôtel Paradis.
Sonic Sculptures From A Construction Worker Turned Artist
Alberto Tadiello takes a poetic approach to his electronic installations.
A Clever Speaker You Hang Up Like A Telephone
Reconsidering the ubiquitous on/off button for humans who love to touch things.
Wanna Reinvent The Inner City? Reinvent Its Housing Stock
Honored by the AIA this month, a scheme to regenerate a Little Rock neighborhood focuses on pooling resources and sharing outdoor space.
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The White House Reveals A Redesigned Electronic Medical Record
More than 200 design teams participated in the Health Design Challenge, a competition to redesign patient medical records. Soon, 6 million VA patients will see the benefits.
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A Spinning Wheel That Brings Renaissance Sketches To Life
Pablo Garcia’s Profilograph transforms a handful of 16th-century sketches into a single three-dimensional object.
Why Apple Is Losing Its Aura
Written by: Bruce Nussbaum
The company’s recent disappointments have undermined the engagement users have had with the brand, marking a shift away from building community to making money, argues Bruce Nussbaum.
Will This Möbius Strip House Be The First 3-D Printed Building?
With an estimated 2014 completion date, this proposal for a home in Ireland may become the first 3-D printed building.
VH1's Smart New Branding Takes A Backseat To The Content
The humble plus sign gives VH1 the latitude to grow its ever-increasing crop of platforms and properties.
