If you had never been on the internet before this week, you’d probably think I’m famous.
Please, Sir, I want some more.
This week, I had the pleasure to once again join the panel on Freelance Radio to speak on this week’s podcast. As usual, we tackle the hard-hitting issues facing the design industry in general, and [...]
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The Big Three American auto makers are in trouble. The companies are broke, the brands are floundering, and all eyes are on Detroit. Should we support Chrysler, GM, and Ford? Should we give $25 billion of taxpayer money for these companies to pay their debts and keep the unions happy?
Or should we support an innovative [...]
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In Tokyo, a burger chain has popped up. Not a huge deal, except that this chain has made a distinct choice to be a “non-branded” brand. Quarter Pounder is the name of the restaurant, and not surprisingly it serves quarter pounders. The double quarter pounder is also available, making these the only items on the [...]
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Just a week after announcing they would close 20% of its stores, electronics and computer retailer Circuit City has announced it will file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. They cited the poor economic conditions, such as problems with credit, as the main cause of the bankruptcy. According to a post from Gothamist, the company had fallen [...]
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The other day, I spotted on Core 77 a new design for incandescent lightbulbs. These “flat bulbs” fit into existing sockets, but fill less volume, making them easier to pack, ship, and store. Very spiffy.
But in an instant I questioned my initial reaction and asked “why make incandescent bulbs at all?” They use more energy, [...]
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Yesternight, I ventured out into the City for the fifth anniversary party of that great and powerful blog, Design Observer. Luckily, I wasn’t the only who braved the rain of the Lower East Side to hear some beats, share some laughs, and revel in our post-election euphoria.
A good time was had by all, and I [...]
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Barack Obama has won a much deserved and long-fought campaign. Everyone will be talking for weeks about the reason why — political trends, economic slumps, Sarah Palin, etc., but I think we all need to realise that Obama has successfully run the first truly 21st century campaign, and thereby the first branded campaign. That is the [...]
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