After Decades Of Pixel Painting, Chuck Close Goes Truly Digital
The legendary artist will reveal his latest portraits, created with watercolors on a printer, this week.
Sculptures That Turn A City’s Trash Into Beautiful Modern Monuments
A career survey in St. Louis celebrates the sculptor B. Wurtz, whose work is built from the "invisible" objects of everyday life.
A Calligraphy Bot Learns The Technique Of Old Masters
Forget touchscreens and vibrating phones; we’re beginning to see the real potential of haptic interfaces.
The Thoughtful Design Story Behind A Godless Footwear Collection
“Now atheists have soles, too!”
A Rare Peek Inside Google’s Candy-Colored Data Centers
A search giant’s data-crunching infrastructure, or world’s most awesome playground?
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How Do You Rebrand Sustainable Food?
Amore’s identity work for a green summit in New York takes a fresh approach to a big idea.
A Printer Hack Reveals Your Inkjet’s Hidden Handwriting
The Penjet swaps the ink cartridge for a felt-tip pen, uncovering the mechanical artistry behind every print job.
An App That Rebuilds The News Just For The iPhone
Circa breaks down stories into bite-sized chunks designed specifically for a mobile screen.
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Why Focus Groups Kill Innovation, From The Designer Behind Swiffer
Written by: Gianfranco Zaccai
The Aeron chair, the Swiffer, and the Reebok Pump--none of these breakthrough products would have gotten high marks from a focus group. Here, Continuum’s Gianfranco Zaccai lists four steps to take before introducing a design to the masses.
AOL May Have Invented Email’s Next UI Paradigm
AOL Alto, a new web-based email client, is filled with grand ideas, including a Pinterest-like system for organizing your inbox.
