Since I’m involved with way too much technology, leading activities for tinker.it! in London, and helping out Tom with thinking about the future internet of things, I suppose it’s only normal I’m also spending time on technology-light projects as well. I worked on to&fro(muji) with Dave last August and we submitted the idea to the… Continue reading to&fro
On the psychological use of technology
“There is a sense in which this minimal gestural system is essential, for without it all this abstract power would become meaningless. Man has to be reassured about his power by some sense of participation, albeit a merely formal one. So the gestural system of control must be deemed indispensable- not to make the system… Continue reading On the psychological use of technology
Is web2.0 useful to businesses?
Before attending thishappened last night I was invited by Garrick Jones to attend an informal discussion on web2.0 hosted at the Hospital, a very chichi private club in Soho. Nothing could have been more further away from how I thought businessmen perceive the value of the now 3 year old term. I should have known… Continue reading Is web2.0 useful to businesses?
You are an alpha geek if:
(Any resemblance to any living person is purely accidental and unintentional) 1. You no longer listen to round-table introductions 2. You attend conference because there will be “the usual suspects” 3. You prepare your slides while others present 4. You have reached your quota of AIM buddies 5. Have a ratio of 1:10 following: followers… Continue reading You are an alpha geek if:
A definition of sustainable design (that doesn't hurt anyone's feelings)
“Sustainable design is not only about environmentalism, even if it is an important part of it. Sustainable design is also very much about timelessness, new materials that push the envelope, storytelling, sensorial experiences and cultural awareness.” Found here. At some point we’re going to have to accept that sustainability actually involved limitations, cutbacks and sacrifices.… Continue reading A definition of sustainable design (that doesn't hurt anyone's feelings)
Illusions of a globalised experience
View Larger Map The interesting thing about traveling and relocating several times in a lifetime lies in the particular nostalgia one has about those places. In my case, Amsterdam was always about the biking. The wind (or more often than not rain) in your hair, the upright posture, the power (you will never get a… Continue reading Illusions of a globalised experience
100% design finds
As I’m flying to Amsterdam for a few days tomorrow, I had to literally squeeze my london design festival experience in 2 days. Yesterday was dedicated to designersblock and today was 100%design at Earl’s Court. Some nice finds there, still too many tiles, bathroom fixtures and lighting design, and not much interaction design but there… Continue reading 100% design finds
"Be back in 5 minutes"
If you’re wondering what I’m up to, I’m spending most of my days this week walking around the London design festival, so go have a look at my pics and comments.
UGC vs Fabbing
An interesting online battle is being fought these days on the productdesign2.0 scene. Ponoko just launched (I first heard about them back in May). Part online gallery, part market, part distributed manufacturing, they are catering to the creative industries to provide their catalogue. Think of is as a mash-up between
Dear Sir/Madam
I just received an email at my Topoware email address starting with “dear sir/madam” expecting it to be spam and horrified at discovering it was a recent graduate who was sending me his cv and portfolio. Horror! Shock! So I couldn’t let it be, I HAD to reply and I did, trying desperately not to… Continue reading Dear Sir/Madam