Fri, 02/03/2012 | Co.Design: business + innovation + design

February 03 2012

The Biggest Opportunity For Disruption Today: Health Care Products That Work

People are taking more responsibility for their wellness. Designers can help by developing health care tech that’s fun to use, argues Smart Design’s Allan Velzy.

Now The Handcrafted, DIY Movement Has Its Own Video Production House

Keith "Keef" Ehrlich’s new company, Bureau of Common Goods, takes a handmade approach to telling clients’ stories.

The Best Of The Best: The IxDA Selects The Best Interaction Design Of 2012

The winners solve a number of problems in new ways, from Ford’s smart dashboards to Sifteo’s novel games to a system to help make cell phones easier for the elderly.

Latex, Plexiglas, And Fangs: It’s The Latest Collection From Our Favorite Fashion Alien

The Dutch fashion wiz Iris van Herpen reveals her stunning spring/summer 2012 collection.

Borrowed From Old Lighthouses, A Method For Super-Powerful Solar Power

With the help of Fresnel lenses, the setup has the potential to reach 50% efficiency--roughly double that of conventional photovoltaics.

No Joke: These Guys Created A Machine For Printing Houses On The Moon

No Joke: These Guys Created A Machine For Printing Houses On The Moon

We find it difficult not to be deliriously excited about this. Paging Newt!

Bill Maher Says The NFL Is A Commie Lovefest

The United States might be the epicenter of free-market capitalism, but pinkos rule the playing field.

This Is How You Sell Products Now: Low-Budget, Heartbreaking Stories

Field Notes creates a spot for their notebooks that breaks your heart. Are you paying attention, big agencies?

Wanted: The Lava Lamp Of The 21st Century

Wanted: The Lava Lamp Of The 21st Century

Ferrite is like a lava lamp but interactive, twitchy, and a little sinister.

Infographic of the Day

Infographic of the Day: Infographic: The Signature Cocktails Of Your Favorite Fictional Boozehounds

Innovation by Design

The Amazing Judges For Our 2013 Innovation By Design Awards

From the Editor

Thanks for stopping by Fast Company’s Co.Design. If you’ve been a reader for some time, you’ll notice that we’ve just unveiled a brand-new redesign. You can read about the thought process behind it here. Our content, of course, will be the same: Our focus is on highlighting the world’s best examples of design and innovation, working in concert.

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