April 19, 2012
Interesting update to GIMP, the open source Photoshop clone: the Cage Transform tool. We still have not embraced the elegant, delicate flaws in our bodies. In my life, I have taken a number of figure drawing classes and have seen … Continue reading
April 19, 2012
A few months ago, Spotify, a European online music subscription service, began operating in the United States. I love the press release – it’s a thing of beauty: conversational lyrical fairly concise Generally, press events are good for communicating new … Continue reading
April 12, 2012
From the introduction of Ken Segall’s upcoming book, Insanely Simple: It’s Apple’s devotion to Simplicity that forms an unbreakable connection with its customers and inspires customers to evangelize to colleagues, friends, and family. Create a unique, wonderful experience and your … Continue reading
April 12, 2012
I’m concerned about the future of Flickr. Yahoo! is in a bad place1, unable to fully capitalize on the amazing community it has created. So I’m concerned Flickr, as a result, is caught in the downward spiral. Meanwhile, 500 Pixels … Continue reading
April 5, 2012
Google unveils an augmented reality video, much in the vein of Microsoft. As I watch this, it seems like you could easily compare this sort of technology with texting in a car while driving. The challenge is not the fact … Continue reading
April 3, 2012
The BBC News is reporting e-mail and web monitoring laws will soon pass in the U.K. Theresa May, Home Secretary: “There are no plans for any big Government database. No one is going to be looking through ordinary people’s emails … Continue reading
April 3, 2012
Beautiful web design and content from Wells Riley as a sort of quick guide to design. The “Ten Principles of Good Design” by Dieter Rams, a German Industrial Designer, is a particular highlight for me. Like Sony in the 80′s, … Continue reading
March 16, 2012
Recently, This American Life, a wonderful podcast produced by Ira Glass and Chicago Public Radio, posted an episode called “Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory,” criticizing the nature of Apple’s relationship with its manufacturers and, more specifically, the manufacturer’s working … Continue reading
March 14, 2012
Paul Graham, in his article “Defining Property“: “Ultimately it comes down to common sense. When you’re abusing the legal system by trying to use mass lawsuits against randomly chosen people as a form of exemplary punishment, or lobbying for laws … Continue reading
March 9, 2012
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March 7, 2012
A short video by Dustin Cohen of Brooklyn violin maker Sam Zygmuntowicz: “I feel like I’m in [a] partnership with the musician. And between the two of us, we’re both creating this sound that we want.” Define ‘craftsmanship.’
February 29, 2012
A vision of Ted Talks in the future by director Ridley Scott for his new film, Prometheus, a kinda-sorta prequel to his brilliant film, Alien. God is in the details with this beautifully crafted piece (from every angle, showmanship, writing, … Continue reading