December 2007
“Six months after its debut, the iPhone is outselling all Windows Mobile phones...”
– Wow. I knew it was bad, but not THAT bad. (via Wired)
John Maeda becomes president of RISD. →
“There’s no reason why I’m any more qualified than most of you...”
– El Gaffney: Best [Advertising] Ideas of 2007
“Around the world, an elite band of trend-spotters spend their days providing...”
– James Harkin on the shape of things to come | The Guardian
Locavore
Named by the New Oxford American Dictionary as 2007’s Word of the Year, a locavore (sometimes referred as “localvore”) is defined as “a person who endeavors to eat only locally produced food”. Supporting the community, the local economy, the environment, and a healthy diet, the locavore movement is gaining major momentum all over the world. Here are two locavore spots, on opposite ends of the...
nine web design principles →
via nikography
“The best Internet technologies are like super powers. IM / Email / Twitter are a...”
– Aaron White
What is the 1% rule? →
When it comes to talking about uploads and downloads, there is a theory cited in many newspapers and sites called “The 1% rule”. It’s an emerging rule of thumb that suggests that if you get a group of 100 people online then one will create content, 10 will “interact” with it (commenting or offering improvements) and the other 89 will just view it. It’s a meme that emerges strongly in statistics...
“if a person exists in the world without a digital footprint, do they really...”
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WatchZYGOTE is a lightweight inflated ball, illuminated from within, that responds to pressure applied to its surface. Interacting with the ball is simple: punch it, bounce it, squeeze it, or tap it and the ball’s internal LEDs react instantaneously. Dozens of balls released to an energetic audience at a major music concert, transform the environment into a multi-sensorial, interactive playground,...
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Le Web 3.0: Silicon Valley comes to Europe →
GOOD magazine pop-up concept in NYC →
Good Magazine has created an interesting pop-up concept store in New York with Openhouse Gallery. Instead of being the typical retail space, Good’s created more of a “cultural hub” where people can come in learn more about the magazine, attend courses and film screen and see some interesting products,ideas and initiatives. The store is open until December 23rd. Click here to...