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From S.H.I.E.L.D. to Downton's Dracula: 10 New TV Shows to Check Out This Fall

This week, the broadcast TV networks announced their new shows for the 2013/2014 TV season.

in Dezeen

This week on Dezeen

One World Trade Center

in Design Observer: Main Posts

Debbie Millman: Jessica Walsh Audio Interview on Design Matters

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie talks to Jessica Walsh about selling mss covered rocks to her elementary school classmates, her quick assent in the world of design, becoming a partner with S

in Ace Jet 170

The Extraordinaires

Our boys were delighted to get hold of an advance copy of The Extraordinaires Design Studio, the new game from The Creativity Hub (of the award-winning Rory's Story Cubes fame).

in swissmiss

CreativeMornings with Seth Godin

THE Seth Godin was our speaker at last week’s CreativeMornings/NewYork, generously hosted by The New School. In his talk, Seth challenges our perception of work.

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Method Ocean Plastic

I just discovered Method’s Ocean Plastic Soap Bottle.

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DODOnotes

I am a bit notebooked-out these days, but DODOnotes totally nailed it: It brilliantly marries the iPhone with the analog notebook.

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NYC Tattly Summer Randomizer Tour

To celebrate summer, Tattly is sending Vending Machines on a tour around the streets of New York City.

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Design Matters with Ben Chestnut and Aarron Walter

I am thrilled over Debbie Millman’s most recent Design Matters episode with Mailchimp co-Founder Ben Chestnut and Aarron Walter, Director of User Experience at Mailchimp.

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The Bike Maker

Made by Hand’s fifth film turns to bike maker Ezra Caldwell (Fast Boy Cycles), who was diagnosed with cancer in 2008.

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Zoobean | Remarkable books for kids

Zoobean helps parents find books that children can identify with (character background, age) or fits specific circumstances (bullying, death & loss, holidays, etc.).

in Boagworld

Skills, maintenance and proposals

This week on little web design podcast we look at the key skills every web designer should have, how to win over clients and how to manage them over the long term.

in swissmiss

Constellation Quilt

Our studio neighbor and friend Emily Fisher launched a Kickstarter campaign for her truly stunning Constellation Quilts. One of the best Kickstarter videos I have seen in a while.

in You the Designer

“The World Between” Animated Posters by Simi Zeko

We usually think of colorful illustrations or beautiful photography when it comes to poster design.

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Doc 2 Doc | SOS

The above video is a production by Public Record, directed by Cassidy Gearhart and Julian King. More about Doc 2 Doc.

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Send Money with Gmail

Google Wallet is now integrated into Gmail. This means you can securely send money to friends and family in the U.S without leaving your Gmail inbox. Smart.

in Slashdot

Survey On the Future of Open Source, and Lessons From the Past

An anonymous reader writes "Andy Oram reports on the quality, security, and community driving open source adoption.

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Ice Cream Roses

I couldn’t care less about roses, unless they are made of ice cream.

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The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

The Scientific 7-Minute Workout, by Gretchen Reynolds

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Bucket

Bucket turns your mason jar into an indestructible and beautiful looking french press. It is the brainchild of Bryan Kappa and Rob Story. Let’s help them fund their project!

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Square Stand

Square Stand turns your iPad into a point of sale register. Makes me want to open a store, just so I can own one.

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BUM Stool

BUM is a travel stool with a purpose: All proceeds of the sale go to the Brooklyn Recovery Fund for local Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. It was designed by UM Project and BAGGU. (via moddea)

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Pie with a Message

This pie with a message made me laugh. Quite ironic.

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On Startups

“People say doing a startup is like a marathon. It’s actually a roadtrip at night with no headlights.

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Japanese Vegetable Pancakes

I know what I am cooking this weekend: Japanese Vegetable Pancakes!

in Boagworld

Future of Web Design 2013

Once again I am privileged to be speaking at The Future of Web Design, and this year it is a call to arms. It's time to change the organisations we work for.

in Wired

Airbus Pulls Covers Off New Composite Airliner

Airbus pulled its newest airliner, the A350 XWB, out of the paint booth this week and may well be the big story at the upcoming Paris Air Show.

in Dezeen

The Avenue on Portage by 5468796 Architecture


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Miami Beach Convention Center by OMA


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Infobar A02 by Naoto Fukasawa for KDDI


in Design Observer: Main Posts

Alexandra Lange: Why are there no prices in museum galleries?

Is the museum store a distraction or an enticement?

in Design Observer: Main Posts

Kit Hinrichs and Delphine Hirasuna: The Alphabet Card

Excerpt from The Alphabet Card, a new book by Kit Hinrichs and Delphine Hirasuna.

in Dezeen

Miami Beach Convention Center by BIG


in Design Observer: Main Posts

OBlog: Circus Poster Archive

Circusmuseum.nl, is "the ultimate image bank" of circus posters, photos and prints — with nearly eight thousand circus posters from 1880 to the present, from the Netherlands to America.

in Dezeen

"In your life, everything is integrated"


in magCulture

Overmatter 14.05.13

‘The US magazine business had become too dependent on big, ad-supported audiences rather than circulation revenue,’ so top US editorial designer Roger Black is packing up his fonts and heading off

in magCulture

Printout: All You Can Eat, Tuesday 28 May

It’s Printout time again, and with independent food (and drink) magazines on the up it seemed appropriate to take a look at some of our favourites.

in Ace Jet 170

Gentleman

We all love him don't we? David Gentleman is a national treasure, like Searle or Steadman or Blake. His work is woven into the fabric of the UK, it's part of the country's DNA.

in Dezeen

The Times Transplantation Building by nano Architects


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Bureau Nota by Elisabeth Lux for e15


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Swoop Mini

Swoop (LEGO) bags now come in “mini“. Perfect for New York City sized apartments.

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Responsibility

“People that take responsibility are often given responsibility!” - Seth Godin Seth Godin spoke at last Friday’s CreativeMornings/NYC.

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♥ / SupaDupa’s NEW Design Features

A big thank you to SupaDupa for sponsoring this week’s RSS Feed.

in Boagworld

What are your design principles?

Whether considering your own site or somebody else’s, how do you make decisions about its development? What are the underlying principles that inform your entire approach to web design?

in Slashdot

"Dramatic Decline" Warning For Plants and Animals

An anonymous reader writes "Worldwide levels of the chief greenhouse gas that causes global warming have hit a milestone, reaching an amount never before encountered by humans, federal scientists said

in You the Designer

Some Mother’s Advice as Typography Posters

What’s the greatest advice your mom gave you? Mothers all over the world gave wisdoms and life lessons to their children as they grow up.

in Ace Jet 170

A Creative Exploration

Another Escape sets out to capture the enthusiasm of others.

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The Question…

“The question is not Will you succeed? but rather, Will you matter?” - Seth Godin Seth Godin spoke at today’s CreativeMornings/NYC.

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Friday Link Pack

(Thank you Jen) - 23 Signs You’ve Lived In New York City Too Long. #18 made me laugh out loud. - What a beauty of a vintage vehicle: Messerschmitt KR200 Kabinenroller.

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Humor and Creativity

“A growing body of research shows that when you share a laugh with someone, you’re mirroring not only one another’s body language, but also the hormonal and neuronal activity, prompt

in Slashdot

LinuxDevices.com Vanishes From the Web

DeviceGuru writes "Embedded Linux pioneer LinuxDevices.com departed from the web earlier this week.

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Peppers Seem To Protect Against Parkinson's

DavidHumus writes "A recent study indicates that consuming vegetables from the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes and peppers (as well as tobacco), decreases the risk of contracting Parkinson'

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Hubble Discovers 'Planetary Graveyard' Around White Dwarf

astroengine send this interesting excerpt from Discovery: "The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered rocky remains of planetary material 'polluting' the atmospheres of two white dwarfs — a sign