Asides
America’s Visual IQ: Both Amazing And Embarrassing
A new Pew survey tests our visual recall of current events. Twitter logo? Check. Chinese flag? What’s that, bro?!
Rejected: OMA’s Grand Plan For A Twisting Skyscraper
Rem Koolhaas and Manhattan: a love that will--for now--remain unrequited.
60 Designers Hack And Remake The Classic Tennis Shirt
The Fred Perry tennis shirt turned 60 this year, so the company enlisted a group of 60 diverse artists, designers, and athletes to help celebrate.
Kickstarting: A Monopoly-Style Game For The Hedge-Fund Age
Monopoly’s focus on real-estate investment proved dangerous. What if a board game could teach us to master the stock market instead?
Artists “Regrow” A Human Body, With Crystal Instead Of Flesh
The Invisible Man is a participatory art performance where crystals are grown where organs used to be.
Watch: A Freaky Underwater Fantasy, Made With Low-Tech Effects
The award-winning short Solipsist is proof that you don’t need CGI to show viewers an entirely new world.
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7 Reasons Why Wearables Are Poised To Disrupt Our Lives
Fjord organized a brainstorming session on wearables. Here are the highlights.
Dogfish Head And Sierra Nevada Help Design A Beer Glass Just For IPAs
Made in collaboration with Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada, the glass features wave-like ridges that help bring out the beer’s pungent, fruity aroma.
Innovation Engine
4 Things Obama Could Do To Foster America’s Creativity
Written by: Bruce Nussbaum
Boosting the middle class, researching clean energy, building better schools--all good stuff. But if you want real economic value, Bruce Nussbaum argues, promote creativity across the nation.
For Sale: Hessian, A Brand Without A Product
$18,000 will buy you a beautifully designed identity, website, app interface, and social media presence by Ben Pieratt.
12 Essential Negotiating Strategies For Consultants
Written by: David Sherwin
How do you come to terms in tricky client negotiations? David Sherwin, a lead designer at Frog, lays out a plan of attack.
