15 Weird Postures Forced Upon Us By Technology
Curious Rituals is a fascinating design study that illustrates all of the strange ways we bend our bodies (and our psyches) for the technology we hold so dear.
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Software That Can Piece Together Lost Languages
Pronunciation evolves with language over time. But now, a smart algorithm can dig into our linguistic history to reconstruct our past.
A Winding, Modern Take On Japanese Paper Lanterns
London-based designer Anthony Dickens is the latest to put his twist on the traditional Chōchin lamp.
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Obama Name-Checks 3-D Printing, Calls For 15 “Innovation Hubs”
After opening a hub devoted to 3-D printing last year, the president asked Congress to channel more funding toward tech.
Shimmering Textiles, Stitched From Liquor Bottle Caps
El Anatsui transforms millions of milk cans and liquor bottle tops into rich, heavy tapestries.
Innovation Engine
Welcome To The New Self-Service Economy
Written by: Cale Thompson
Smart companies are jumping on the Zipcar bandwagon, offering customers greater control over services, argues Ziba’s Cale Thompson.
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Offensive? Jeremy Scott And Adidas Debut “Native American” Tracksuits
The Kansas-born designer is back with a new collection of Adidas collaboration threads, including several that reappropriate Native American iconography.
Thanks To An Optical Illusion, This Gallery’s Walls Jump And Wiggle
These GIFs of an installation by Philippe Blanchard appear to move because of chroma keying, an old standard in Hollywood.
Kickstarting: An Elegant March Madness App, Optimized For Smartphones
Just in time for this year’s tourney, the designers behind the Glif and the Cosmonaut stylus rethink the bracket.
Meet The Freelance Origami Expert Who Invents Shoes For Nike
If this beautiful video portrait of shoe designer Mike Friton doesn’t inspire you to think outside the box, we don’t know what will.
An Incredible Keyboard App That Lets You Type Without Looking At Your Screen
Can Fleksy bring back the days of no-look texting?
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Infographic: America’s Best Cities For Scoring
If you’re looking for single women, move out East. If you’re looking for single men, put on your mining cap.
