Defending distraction.
Fascinating essay in NYT on the consequences of living in an age of perpetual distraction. The benefits of over-stimulation. Another addiction. via nyt [PR]
In defense of twitter.
An architecture, urban musings blog pov about media. Inspired by Maureen Dowd’s brain-dead editorial in yesterday’s New York Times. An opine on Twitter. via bldgblog [PR]
Jack bauer tackles global warming.
24 first TV show to reach carbon neutral. Whatever that means. But still. via csmonitor [PR]
Architectural review redesign.
Graphic designers Alexander Boxill have redesigned architecture magazine the Architectural Review, which relaunches this month.
fonts:
two fonts, (mercury and t-star), a serif and a sans are used in varying hierarchies, weights and intensities throughout the magazine to bring texture and diversity.
headlines:
we have removed all traditional headlines.
each section has a particular treatment to entice the reader.
view: a large brief overview of text
building: a number – a cataloguing system has been introduced so buildings are numbered for an entire year.
marginalia: a quote
Designer: alexander boxill
Producer: architectural review
via dezeen
146 year old newspaper. Online-only.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer will roll off the presses for the last time Tuesday, ending a 146-year run. First major to go-online only? via boingboing — prof. kobré’s to photojournalism [PR]
Timberlake most stylish man in USA.
GQ magazine anoints Justin Timberlake as most stylish man in America. via reuters [PR]
USA Network. Character Approved 2009.
USA Networks Character Approved Award 2009 gets creative.
Winners include Charles Best, philanthropy; David Chang, chef; Shepard Fairey, artist; Lupe Fiasco, music; Patrick Robinson, fashion designer; Jennifer Siegel, architect; Jimmy Wales, new media.
Gravity free. 2008
“The brain is a category buster.”
-Elizabeth Phelps, American Cognitive Scientist,
2007
GRAVITY FREE is a truly unique multidiscipline design conference. Each year we pick a theme. Then we select 22 of the most passionate designers, design thinkers and innovators on the planet from 20 different design disciplines to help us explore the theme. The result: an experience like none other—a remarkable cross-fertilization of ideas and inspiration that only happens when such a remarkable variety of design influences interact.
GRAVITY FREE covers the waterfront of creative disciplines. Speakers come from architecture, retail display, storytelling, experiential environments, urban planning, customer experience, product design, information architecture, exhibit design, aerospace, interior design, theme environments, production design, illusion, molecular gastronomy, automotive design, technology and media, museum design, brand management… in fact, ANY area that offers something new and important. No break out sessions. Everyone has the same experience. (more…)