Design Thinking: History, Theory, Technology and Practice
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
  Book: Designing Media
Where is the internet taking media? This question is considered in the many interviews that makes up the substance of Bill Moggridge's latest book.





Review of the book

The Video Interviews

Article: ...Can Designers Save the Newspaper
 
  The Challenge of the New - Once Upon a Time There Came Along the Book
Embracing a new technology is a challenge for many of us, but a good coach, a well design product and an open mind can make it a little easier.

 
Sunday, December 19, 2010
  Product Design: Electric Snow Blower for Urban Dwellers
It was nice to discover that a great new product has reached the market that is affordable, well designed and a durable snow blower before any significant snow has fallen.

This electric snow blower is idea for snow fall greater than 2", and its 12" wide mouth can quickly clear my and the neighbors walk way with minimum physical effort. It compact size and electric (clean energy) motor allows ease storage.

The only comparable product I found was by Toro, but it was more expensive and its construction appears less durable.

Amazon Link
 
Friday, December 17, 2010
  Medical Device: Mobi Legs
Few things inspire a designer more than being forced to use a poorly design object. This seems to be the case with the redesign of the crutch, called Mobilegs.

After product designer Jeff Weber broke his heel placning him for several weeks on crutches he had time to consider the flaws of the object and to propose a thoughtful solution.

Mobilegs Website

 
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  Beautiful Architecture: IAC Building by Frank Gehry
On a recent trip to NYC I was struck by the attractiveness of the first NYC building design by Frank Gehry. Its glass facade changes color and opacity as it responses to its external environment.

IAC Building Website
 
  Design Classics comes to the iPad
The content of the three volume design conpendium "Design Classics" has come to the iPad which allows more flexibility to accessing to the wealth of design content.



 
  IDSA's Design of the Decade Awards
The Industrial Designers Society of America has announced its selections of designed products that have best demonstrated the professions influence at adding value at the nexus of culture and business.


Designs of the Decade Winners
 
Thursday, December 09, 2010
  Digital Artist /Graphic Designer: Justin Van Genderen
This Chicago based designer is producing note worthy work.

Website: 2046 Design

LA Weekly Interview
 
Thursday, December 02, 2010
  Design Education: Where Do We Go from Here?
AIGA's Design Educators conference explored how design education should change to better equip students to be functional design professionals in the 21st century.

AIGA Conference Website

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The Design Observers Group Reflection on the Coference
 
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