designer who finds zen in the kitchen

Beautiful music video for the song Østersøen by Ödland. Directed...

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:18:34 +0100

Beautiful music video for the song Østersøen by Ödland. Directed by Vincent Pianina and Lorenzo Papace.

I agree with Paul Steinberg that we have to solve problems...

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:30:28 +0100

I agree with Paul Steinberg that we have to solve problems before the users know it.

"Design should not be tacked on to existing business education but infused throughout it. Design..."

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:17:35 +0100

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Design should not be tacked on to existing business education but infused throughout it.

Design education needs as much of an overhaul as business education if we are to benefit from the talents of design thinkers in the business world.

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- Melissa Quinn

"“Design is not an academic activity, nor is it an act of democracy. Design is a positive reaction to..."

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:20:00 +0100

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“Design is not an academic activity, nor is it an act of democracy. Design is a positive reaction to dissatisfaction.”

“Excellence should be our lowest setting.”

“So, embrace change. No, seek it, or better yet, start it.”

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- Michael DiTullo, Creative Director of Frog Design

The future belongs to the curious. The ones who are not afraid...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:07:05 +0100

The future belongs to the curious. The ones who are not afraid to try it, explore it, poke at it, question it and turn it inside out.

This app was rejected by Apple for its crude content of abstract...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:44:14 +0100

This app was rejected by Apple for its crude content of abstract visual geometry that stimulates sexual activity.

Knife Skills

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:45:45 +0100

Illustration by Heather Diane

Ran out of storage in your flat, store those books in a tree...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:28:25 +0100

Ran out of storage in your flat, store those books in a tree trunk!!

Easter eggs for design nerds

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:53:53 +0100

Easter eggs for design nerds

iPad Docking Station

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:16:00 +0100

iPad Docking Station:

From concept sketch to 3D prototype, The Venus of Cupertino is one humorous docking station for your iPad (to sync, to charge and to display), although I think she will take the limelight off your iPad.

Many of you would think ~ “Why buy an original when you...

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:28:00 +0100

Many of you would think ~ “Why buy an original when you can get a knock off for a quarter of the price?!!”

Here’s why.

Beijing's Olympic pool transformed into Happy Magic Water Park

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:59:39 +0100

Beijing's Olympic pool transformed into Happy Magic Water Park:

Beijing has transformed its Olympic Water Cube into a Water Park. It is an underwater fantasy world filled with slides, jellyfish and bubbles!

Bird’s Nest Macaroons

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:26:27 +0100

Bird’s Nest Macaroons:

This will be the perfect dessert or tea time treat for Easter. If you are planning to make this and can’t find any Jordan Almonds, try using M&Ms or any egg shaped chocolate as a replacement.

Bacon Taco Shells

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Bacon Taco Shells:

Bacon taco shell’s a brilliant idea!! Full English breakfast stuffed in this shell with oozing soft egg yolk should be one heavenly breakfast!

This video brought back old, almost forgotten memories.

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:53:28 +0100

This video brought back old, almost forgotten memories.

Stars as viewed from space through a timelapse video...

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:41:29 +0000

Stars as viewed from space through a timelapse video (above).

Planets as viewed from Earth through my iPhone. The sky was so clear last night, Venus and Jupiter were clearly visible.

“ONE out of TWO women will be impacted by cardiovascular...

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:28:10 +0000

“ONE out of TWO women will be impacted by cardiovascular disease in your lifetime.” -Noel Bairey Merz

“Breast cancer kills women but heart disease kills a whole bunch more..” -Noel Bairey Merz

Many of us women are unaware of the biggest health threat we face so please visit the Go Red for Women website more information.

One of the most breathtaking video of the Aurora Australis...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:23:50 +0000

One of the most breathtaking video of the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) I have seen. I was moved just by watching this video. Cannot imagine the feeling of being there.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:48:00 +0000

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls:

The makeover of meatballs!

Such a simple chandelier with clever use of material that...

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:05:05 +0000

Such a simple chandelier with clever use of material that produces an attractive flower-like effect is simply interesting. This chandelier is designed by Troika and is hanging on the ceiling of the grand staircase of the Royal Society of Arts’ headquarters in London.