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February 25, 2005

Physical text messaging

Samsung is using a new technology called "haptics" in their new mobile phones. This technology allows for a more tactile experience with your mobile.

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10 greatest rock'n'roll myths

The Guardian lists some old myths from the world of rock'n'roll

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Bioethics

A new online game informs the player of all sides to the Biotechnology debate and then asks you to make decisions based on this knowledge - via DW

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Gucci at Milan

Post Tom Ford, it's hugs all round at Gucci

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February 24, 2005

Shaming Gas Guzzlers

By labeling cars based on their consumption of fuel, people may be put off purchasing eco-unfriendly cars

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Powernapping made simple

A new aural device from pzizz that helps send you into a deep relaxed state

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NaDa

The computer software that does nothing

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Lose your mobile, lose your friends

One in three people are concerned that if they lose their mobile phone, they will lose contact with their friends - as they only store their contact information on their phone

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No surge in Minke Whales

Despite reports that suggest otherwise, Minke Whales are not experiencing a population boom

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FontLeech

A Free Font weblog

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February 23, 2005

Matthew Mahon

Nice Flash photography portfolio site

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Product design

An interesting story covering the development of a new toy idea and the developers experience working with manufacturers in China

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Thinking inside the Box

3M come up with an interesting way to promote their new product

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February 22, 2005

Organic Ceramics

Marie Torbensdatter Hermann - Tactile Ceramics

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Mathmos

Interesting lighting design

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Intelligent design

The New York Times takes apart the creationist theory of 'Intelligent Design' - suggesting that if some super being was so intelligent then why are there so many mistakes?

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Hubble Pics like 'Romantic Art'

The images taken by the Hubble telescope are subjectively touched up in a way similar to the way the landscape was romanticised in old paintings of the American west.

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February 21, 2005

Stockholm Furniture Fair 2004

Some photos from Northern Light 2005

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Robots with legs

New walking robots from America and the Netherlands. A possible use for them in the future?

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Mac Mini

Some nice new peripherals for the new Mac Mini

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New Trends for Autumn

New fashion trends to pop up for Autumn

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Stifling Innovation

Large media companies are frequently using the law to block new innovations in technology. The EFF have put together a list of technological advancements that are at risk of disappearing due to legal action.

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Kaleidoscope

Some eye candy for the easily distracted

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February 13, 2005

Genetically Engineering Suburbia

An article suggesting the use of genetic engineering to make suburbia less hard work - e.g grass that stops growing at 2cm

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Digital Fabric Printer

Dupont has released a new 'cheap' fabric printer that can print any pattern onto fabric in up to 16 million colours.

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Keyboard Jewellery

Using keys from old keyboards new jewellery is made

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February 08, 2005

Bed Canopy

A 'jib' shaped bed canopy from Belgian designer Kris Van den Berghe

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The economics of sharing

The Economist writes an article on the open source movement and how the concept of sharing could go beyond technological knowledge

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Reversable Glassware

Glassware designed by Karim Rashid - two glasses for the price of one

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February 04, 2005

Passwords

The concept of making the user the strongest link in a security chain by depending on their choice of password is flawed and doesn't look at the security argument from the right angle.

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AIGA Design Archives

Lots of nice design to browse

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Diesel the Musical

The new Diesel campaign involves producing a musical and then using the photography from the musical to sell their clothes

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Vintage Vandals

Old paintings are bought from an artist's local thrift shop and then made into a work of their own.

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February 03, 2005

Design Sponge

A good design blog with some nice links

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Lego v Mega Blocks

With the expiration of Lego's patent they are now turning to trademark and design to protect themselves from the competition - NYT [bugmenot]

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Dutch by Design

A site dedicated to Dutch design

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The Vanity

The Vanity Fair Hollywood issue has a cover shot taken by Annie Leibovitz showing 10 famous actresses - the analysis is less flattering

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Hypnotism is the new weapon in Russia

Using hypnotism thieves in Russia are convincing people to give them money

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Drivers using cell phones drive like the elderly

A team at the University of Utah found that even when they used "hands-free" devices, young drivers who normally have the quickest reflexes drove like 70-year-olds

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Medical bills cause half of US bankruptcies

Even those with private medical insurance were not immune from expensive medical procedures

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Cutting Fruit and Vegetables

Step by Step illustrations showing the best ways to cut vegetables and fruit

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Packing your bags

Tips on packing including techniques like 'The Interlock' and 'Rock and Roll'.

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Ruf-Cinema

Watch movies while in bed with this inventive/quirky piece of bedroom furniture

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iPod photo presentations

Using the new ipod photo as a tool to make presentations seems like a fast easy alternative to the laptop and powerpoint

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February 02, 2005

Furniture and objects from Belgium

Extremis - minimal, clean object and furniture design from Belgium

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Vitra at Home

The latest collection from Vitra

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Imaginary Runways

Music to play when you are planning your next catwalk show in New York.

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Banabi

Shapes are projected on the floor with which a child interacts. Over time the shapes stop hiding from the child and start to play with the toddler.

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Thinking with Type

A new typography site

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Music Plasma

Type in the name of a musician/band - the search results will make suggestions for similar musicians you may want to try.

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Shoe Buying Tips

Tips for buying shoes that won't go out of style

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February 01, 2005

Top brands of 2004

Interbrand readers pick the top brands of 2004

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The future of time

Designers from more than 72 countries explore and visualise personal and portable timekeeping 150 years into the future

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Booming Niches

When Dell CEO Kevin Rollins called the iPod a "fad...a one product wonder" the usually restrained CEO was showing how little he understands the home market.

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Whiteflax

New Zealand Furniture Design

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