Wendy Shaw wrote and interesting editorial over on the DMI website. Getting into the users head continues to be one of the big challenges in the design process, and she has some interesting tools and techniques in her piece.
The Vignelli Canon
One of our designers just sent me this gem that is available for free download.
Biennale for International Light Art
"Open light in private spaces" is the title of this series of installations and noteworthy light scenarios as part of Ruhr.2010. This seems like a very, very interesting concept, both in subject matter and in execution. Looking forward to it!
The future of a connected shopping experience
Online and offline will blur far beyond we think possible, writes the New York Times in their article "Cellphones Let Shoppers Point, Click and Purchase".
Pattern Language
As we are in a very lively discussion with co-worker Marty, the concept of Pattern Language created by Christopher Alexander is coming up. It's the start of a discussion...
D Schools
Here is a very interesting lists of Schools teaching Design Management.
DMI Annual Conference
In october, I had the chance to participate in the Design Management Institute annual conference. What unfolded was a great discourse about the nature of design and design thinking and it's role in business in general. There are some good articles over on their website, summarizing the key take-aways of the conference.
5 Steps to a Better Design Brief | Design Sojourn
5 Steps to a Better Design Brief | Design Sojourn.
We find ourselves discussing the benefits or different approaches to design briefs quite frequently in the office. These 5 steps are actually quite relevant to the discussion, and they should lead to great design briefs...
We find ourselves discussing the benefits or different approaches to design briefs quite frequently in the office. These 5 steps are actually quite relevant to the discussion, and they should lead to great design briefs...
Crisp winter afternoon
A cold, crisp winter day
Great Race Between Traditional, Digital Shops
MyEex.com - Reducing Your Carbon Footprint ::
Other than the cheesy guy, this is a really great idea on how to reduce your personal carbon footprint: My Emissions Exchange.
Small Design Firm
This is some great work in the area of moving type. Check out David's portfolio.
Digital Brainstorming Day - Videos
Tesco Runs In-Store Market Research To Cut Packaging · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives
Atlanta Pecha Kucha
Atlanta Pecha Kucha was great, last night! Crowded as always, very interesting speakers as always!
Retailers That Act Vertical Will Weather the Recession | In This Issue | RIS News: Business/Technology Insights for Retail, Supermarket Executives
"...the traditional model of most retailers - being purveyors of national product brands and doing little to connect those products to the lifestyles and emotional needs of consumers - is rapidly becoming obsolete..."
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TruMedia - Audience Measurement Systems
This Audience Measurement System from Isreal is really interesting. Or really scary, depending you look at it. How DO you look at it?
Chris Bangle Quits
POS Prototype by Intel
This is a very interesting concept for an energy-saving POS system.
Fire Breathing
It is a funny feeling to breath fire. Especially when your co-workers are present for a christmas party (yes, photo is from a little while ago). But isn't it right now that we all need a little extra fire?
Thanks Marty for the great picture!