Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Daily Ideas & Inspiration from PSFK


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SEPTEMBER 09, 2010

(Video) Richard Banks At PSFK CONFERENCE LONDON

 (Video) Richard Banks At PSFK CONFERENCE LONDONAt our 2009 event in the UK, Richard Banks, an interaction designer from Microsoft, spoke about what he refers to as "digital heirlooms."
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Researchers Discover Molecules That Make Self-Creating Solar Panels

Researchers Discover Molecules That Make Self-Creating Solar Panels Scientists have found a molecule that promises to improve the efficiency of solar panels.
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LED Suit Controlled By iPhone

LED Suit Controlled By iPhoneSoftware engineer Marc DeVidts has created a wearable light show.
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(Video) George Parker: Agencies Need To Buy Themselves Back

(Video) George Parker: Agencies Need To Buy Themselves BackMarketing author speaks about the need for agencies to get back into the business of creativity.
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Cross-Training and Creative Problem Solving

Cross-Training and Creative Problem SolvingPeter Bregman explores how thinking backwards from your desired goal can help reveal new solutions.
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Vogue.com Gets A Facelift

Vogue.com Gets A FaceliftThe magazine launched a redesigned site today, aiming to increase visitation with a more contextually relevant experience for readers (and advertisers).
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Map Envelope: Physical Letters Get Offline Location-Based Services

Map Envelope: Physical Letters Get Offline Location-Based ServicesDIY project allows people to create personalized envelopes utilizing Google Maps.
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(Video) Carnegie Mellon's Robotic Snake

(Video) Carnegie Mellon's Robotic SnakeA unique robot uses biomimetic movements that allow it to climb trees and travel across difficult terrain.
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Predictive Search With Google Instant

Predictive Search With Google InstantThe company unveils a new offering that could change the way users find brands online.
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A Love Letter To Syracuse: Bridging The Gap Between Two Disparate Neighborhoods Through Public Art

A Love Letter To Syracuse: Bridging The Gap Between Two Disparate Neighborhoods Through Public ArtA mural artist's project aims to transform a barrier between two neighborhoods into a gathering point.
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Using Excess Warmth From The Paris Metro To Heat Homes

Using Excess Warmth From The Paris Metro To Heat HomesA public housing building in the city is undergoing environmentally friendly renovations and will be heated with the help of activity from the train station below.
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(Pic) Digital Meets Physical: Living Inside Google Maps

(Pic) Digital Meets Physical: Living Inside Google MapsIllustrator Alejo Malia imagines a world integrated with literal representations of Google Maps icons.
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A Personal 3D Printer

A Personal 3D PrinterA portable and inexpensive machine allows for easy object printing.
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Ed Cotton: Do Brands Need Better Physical Experiences?

Ed Cotton: Do Brands Need Better Physical Experiences?As we get more engrossed in the idea and practice of digital experiences, are we missing out on the opportunity to build better physical experiences with brands?
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(Headlines) Whiskey Milkshakes, Odd School Supplies & The Mercury Prize

(Headlines) Whiskey Milkshakes, Odd School Supplies & The Mercury PrizePSFK curates a daily selection of relevant and noteworthy news headlines from around the world.
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Meet Eater: Living For Social Media Love

Meet Eater: Living For Social Media LoveA project aims to reestablish the connection between people and plants with the help of a Facebook connected plant.
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(Video) The Guardian's Simon Waldman at PSFK CONFERENCE LONDON

(Video) The Guardian's Simon Waldman at PSFK CONFERENCE LONDONAt our 2009 PSFK CONFERENCE LONDON, the head of digital at the Guardian, rounded out the day with a great discussion on the future of journalism.
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A Home Powered By Guinea Pig Waste

A Home Powered By Guinea Pig WasteA couple shows how animal waste can be used to sustain a small community.
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Monocolumn: Imelda Marcos, Mark 2

Monocolumn: Imelda Marcos, Mark 2Imelda Marcos, the former Philippine first lady and the stuff of shoemakers' dreams, has a new vocation.
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BMW Takes Internet Car Reveals To A Weird New Level

BMW Takes Internet Car Reveals To A Weird New LevelIs there a better way to fuel rumors and speculation than to launch a site called dontblogaboutthis featuring a mystery car?
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Grain Sack Doubles Up As A Water Purifier Kit

Grain Sack Doubles Up As A Water Purifier KitA multipurpose bag is designed to solve one of the biggest problems faced by underdeveloped countries.
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The Magical Income For Happiness

The Magical Income For HappinessA new study claims to reveal exactly how much money provides the optimal level of joy.
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App Allows Physical Location-Based File Sharing

App Allows Physical Location-Based File SharingAn Android app limits file sharing to real world locations.
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The Yellow Book: The Original Eco Sin

The Yellow Book: The Original Eco SinMade obsolete by the Internet, a collection of phone books sits untouched for days.
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Screens Of The Future

Screens Of The FutureA video by Swedish software technology and design company TAT shows a glimpse of conceptual user-interfaces.
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Creative Inspiration From The Behance Network XXXXVII

Creative Inspiration From The Behance Network XXXXVIIBehance is a company that organizes the creative world to make ideas happen. Creative thinkers – the people with the most ideas – often struggle the most with organization and productivity. Behance aims to change that.
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