5 Things I Loved This Week
11 Jun
Now that I am back at the blog again, I thought I would go back to posting my weekly doses of randomness…
Slate Interview with Ira Glass
I am a firm believer in the power of storytelling and Ira Glass is a master. Whether writing proposals or product scenarios, doing pitches, or conducting workshops, so much of the work I did at Idea Couture revolved around constructing narratives. It is definitely a skill I want to develop further. This is a must read for professional and aspiring storytellers alike.
Evacuated Tube Transport
Yes, this concept is perhaps a little less than credible (the FAQ is good for a laugh at several points), but the future belongs to dreamers and the dream of day trips to Beijing (in 2 hours at 400 mph) has captivated me.
Packing Tape Spider Webs
Viennese/Croatian design collective For Use/Numen creates spider web-like structures that support human weight… All with packing tape. I would pay a ludicrous amount of money to be able to explore one of these in a full Spiderman costume.
Winnner of 2010 Buckminister Fuller Challenge Announced
Operation Hope, a solution combating one of the major causes of climate change has been named the winner of the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Challenge with an award of $100,000. At its core the winning strategy transforms parched and degraded Zimbabwe grasslands and savannahs into lush pastures with ponds and flowing streams, even during periods of drought. Operation Hope is an initiative of the Africa Center for Holistic Management, which currently operates under the Savory Institute.
Macintosh iPad Stand (via @lucascarlisle)
In every encounter I have had with the iPad, I have been left awkwardly fumbling it as I try to figure out a good way to hold it. The ergonomics just don’t feel right unless your have a surface to place it on (not the case with my KOBO… Just saying). I don’t think this is the solution, but I love it conceptually and aesthetically.