The Titan. Photo Courtesy of BAM. Globalization is a prevalent theme these days. People can travel to opposite points in the world in less than...
There now exists an opportunity for the American workforce to embrace design as a broad form of liberal-art. We need to move beyond a celebration of things, and recognize the power of systems, emotions and stories.
Landmines are very expensive reminders of sometimes long-resolved conflicts. In addition to the 15,000 to 20,000 lives it takes annually, each costs b...
I had heard glowing reports about this southernmost mecca from South African friends living in San Diego and Los Angeles. I now understand why when they move to the U.S., they often choose Southern California as a logical nesting place. My maiden voyage to "the Cape" was one of surprise and delight.
This fall, when I had an opportunity to live in Stuttgart, the birthplace of the automobile, a visit to the Porsche museum brought me pretty close to the realization of my childhood dream.
Klaas Kuiken consulted with the Vogelbescherming (Dutch Bird Association) to conceive of the "Birdhouse Rooftile" a design which offers more places in which our feathered friends may rest and feed within the city.
When experimenting with new business models, businesses often attempt to adopt models from more successful firms failing to understand the unique fit these models have with their competitors' culture, organizational architecture, routines and incentive systems.
Every year, buildings come and go, transforming our surroundings bit by bit, for better or for worse. This year was no exception. We witnessed histori...
'Galaxy SOHO' by Zaha Hadid Image Ā© Designboom Ā Ā In an age in which starchitect buildings have become the norm, how important should artistic au...
What becomes cool and hip today is no longer limited to form and function -- the statement of color has as much to do with what people want as it does with user needs, and designers are following suit.
'3D Printed Records' by Amanda GhassaeiĀ Ā Ā In an attempt to create a technique for converting digital audio files into 3D printable 33 rpm recor...
David Stark, President and Creative Director of David Stark Design and Production breaks the rules nearly every day. He makes the point that if creativity is the core driver of his business, its solid foundations and discipline play just as great a role in its success.
Do I ever doubt my decision to self-publish? Hell yeah. Just about every other Tuesday I wonder if I made the right choice.
The pace of change is increasing and we believe that the initiatives you will read about below are so close that you'll probably be experiencing them in the next 12 months.
In the design of a recent concert hall, I found myself asking "what does music look like?"