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Dr. Idit Harel Caperton: Empowering America's Rising Workforce--Latina Girls--in Computing and Innovation

2013-05-23T08:53:00Z

It recently came to my attention, that throughout the nation, young men and women who are Latino are, unfortunately, caught on the wrong side of the digital divide.

Read more: Hispanics, World Wide Workshop, Microsoft, Latinos, Latinas, Knight Foundation, Southwest Key, Steam, Programming, Digital Literacy, Globaloria, Mooc, Idit Harel Caperton, Design, Coding, Cisco, Dr. Juan Sanchez, Stem, Ncwit, Digital Citizenship, Learning, Blended Learning, Jennifer Argueloo, Carol Dweck, Ncwitsummit, Eaprep, Innovation-Ready, Innovation, Tom Friedman, San Jose, East Austin, Austin, Digital Divide, Equality, Silicon Valley, code.org, Hadi Patrovi, Adobe, AMD Foundation, Video, Impact News

Drew Hendricks: The 5 Best Eco-Friendly Designs of 2013

2013-05-22T16:42:08Z

As a result of global warming and high increase in population density, people are urged to ensure that their homes as well as their commercial buildings are eco-friendly. Eco friendly designs are highly emphasized upon due to their numerous benefits both to the environment and humankind.

Read more: Environment, Eco-Friendly, Green, 2013, Design, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Homes, Eco-Friendly Design, Green News

Soren Petersen: Luck as a Competitive Advantage in Design

2013-05-21T17:23:06Z

In these turbulent times, when predictions are not always possible, having confidence in one's luck may make all the difference between taking inspired action or not acting on that opportunity or great idea after all.

Read more: Design, Luck, Competitiveness, Opportunity, Action, Decision-Making, Preparation, Business Success, Business News

VernissageTV: An Innovative Home Of The Future

2013-05-14T17:55:02Z

Werner Aisslinger is a multiple award-winning product designer and co-founder of the Berlin Design Festival DMY. For his current exhibition at Haus am...

Read more: Architecture, Design, Future-Housing, Retrospective, Werner Aissligner, Loftcube, Furniture, Designer, Urban Farming, Upcycling, Aquaponics, Arts News

Soren Petersen: Springtime in Seoul - The Design Revolution

2013-05-10T11:55:38Z

As with the change of seasons, the transformation of South Korea from an industrial powerhouse to a creative economy seems nothing short of a divine miracle. However, even with a culture that is often perceived as traditional, South Korea is no stranger to managing change.

Read more: Architecture, Design, Spring, Art, Innovation, Fashion, Korea History, Business News

William A. Beachy: Drawn to Business: Writing Winning Service Proposals

2013-05-10T11:25:43Z

As the owner and lead salesperson of a small services firm, I've learned the importance of a well designed and written proposal. It's frequently the differences in your proposal that will inevitably determine whether or not a potential client hires you or your competitor.

Read more: 10Ksmallbiz Scholar, William A. Beachy, Go Media, Graphic Design, Design, Proposal Writing, Drawn to Business, Go Media Inc., What-Is-Working-Small-Businesses, Small Business News

Tablet: Hotel In a Box

2013-05-09T14:20:56Z

Lately we've noticed a profusion of cubes in the world of hotel design -- modern, self-contained pods set in some of planet's most otherworldly landscapes.

Read more: Cube, Hotels, Hotel News, Travel News, Design, Vacation, Travel, Donald Judd, Tablet, Tablet Hotels, Modern, Slidepollajax, Travel News

Soren Petersen: Is Design the New Opiate for the Intelligentsia?

2013-05-07T12:33:20Z

Today, the use of design for personal propaganda has spread to such an extent that even ordinary people can produce their own virtual content, attracting thousands of viewers and gathering tens of thousands of devoted followers.

Read more: Propaganda, Vision, Design, Dream, Materialism, Arts News

Amy Smilovic: The Making of Tibi's Spring Velocity Print

2013-05-03T12:03:42Z

When creating the print, the fabric we select is just as important as the design itself. For spring, we put silk aside and championed denim for its versatility and ability to neutralize a bolder print.

Read more: Design, Spring, Amy Smilovic, Fashion, Prints, Style, Tibi, Slidepollajax, Spring Style, Spring Style Trends, Spring Prints, Style News

Cynthia Occelli: A New Breed of Style

2013-05-01T18:22:53Z

No longer dictated by fashion trends, the seasons, or glossy magazines, modern style in Los Angeles has evolved to encompass the totality of one's being, identity, and lifestyle.

Read more: Los Angeles, Otis College, Art, Consciousness, Style, Design, Sustainability, Fashion, Self-Confidence, Beauty, Style News

Alexia Parks: The End of Conflict? Time Out for TubeTALK

2013-04-30T11:57:25Z

Everything is context. Take the bus driver off the bus, the waiter out of the restaurant, your child's teacher out of the classroom, and the question when you both meet on the street might be: "I think I know you..."

Read more: Art, Conflict, Design, Community, Boulder, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Technologyconflict, Denver Marriage, Resolution, Denver News

Jacob Slevin: CAST YOUR VOTE!

2013-04-24T21:06:45Z

I've been fabulously excited about posting these Top 10 entries for the Filmmaker Lounge Competition. The winner will work together with leadership at...

Read more: Architecture, Design, Film, Slidefreestyle, Arts News

Amanda Schneider: Should Employers Try to Make Their Employees Happy or Satisfied?

2013-04-25T17:51:21Z

Should it be a goal of the workplace to make employees happy? Or is striving for satisfaction enough? Happy workers are likely more productive, and potentially even healthier and more creative. But can a physical workspace really create happiness?

Read more: Millennials in the Workplace, Starting a Job, Employees, Workplace, Office, Design, Innovation, Engagement, Small Business News

Soren Petersen: Learning to Rely on the Kindness of Strangers

2013-04-25T13:51:36Z

Realizing what you don't know that you don't know and fostering new thoughts takes a proactive effort. One has to reach out and rely on the kindness of strangers.

Read more: Design, Innovation, Paradigm, Personal Growth, Learning, Career Advice, Career Growth, Business Thought Patterns, Business News

LOOK: Amazing Quotes Turned Into Amazing Posters

2013-04-24T14:29:23Z

Nothing motivates us more than a poster with an inspirational or apt quote. But we are particularly taken with artist Ryan McArthur's minimalist desig...

Read more: Minimalist Quote Posters, Ryan Mcarthur, Quote Posters, Ryan Mcarthur Quote Posters, Minimalist Design, Graphic Design, Minimalist Posters, Design, Inspirational Quotes, Ryan Mcarthur Artist, Arts News

Amil Husain: Does Your Company Need a Digital Creative Director?

2013-04-24T14:05:47Z

They hold the keys to the creative kingdom, can make even crappy ideas sound like poetry in a pitch, and always have cool shoes. But with digital taking increasingly larger portions of client budgets, has the creative director's time as the exalted leader of creativity island come to a close?

Read more: Creativity, Social Media, Digital Media, Advertising, Online Advertising, Internet Advertising, Art-Department, Public Relations, Creative Director, Design, Designers, Marketing, Facebook Advertising, Business News

Thomas Fisher: Our Political Battle of the Brands

2013-04-24T12:17:08Z

We need to stop the battle of our political brands and take more advantage of the opportunities to try different approaches to problems that federalism gives to each state.

Read more: Taxes, Politics, Aging, Social Security, Urban Land Institute, Design, Branding, Climate Change, Thomas Fisher, Medicare, Democrats, Republicans, Politics News

Courtney Cachet: How a Tory Burch Store Inspired a Home Makeover

2013-04-23T11:15:18Z

Whatever your style is, always remember that decor inspiration is literally everywhere... even in your favorite store!

Read more: Home Decor, Tory Burch, Design, Nbc, Open House NYC, Home Makeover, Courtney Cachet, Tory Burch Style, Tory-Burch-Style, HuffPost Home News

Crane.tv: Next Generation at Milan Design Week (VIDEO)

2013-04-19T05:10:54Z

Approaching her ninth Salone del Mobile Rossana Orlandi was back once again to present a global gathering of emerging designers. These were showcased ...

Read more: Salone Mobile 2013, Design, Salone Del Mobile, Salone Del Mobile 2013, Italian, Milan Design Fair, Milan, Video, Arts News

Julie Gerstenblatt: And Then What Happened?: Chapter 3 in My Self-Publishing Diaries

2013-04-18T13:09:36Z

Part of why I decided that I was a good candidate for self-publishing is that I have what is called a platform. Oh, that's one of the buzziest buzzwords around the self-pubbing world, your platform. Turns out that platform of mine is less of a high-dive springboard and more of a children's step-stool.

Read more: Createspace, Editors, Book Design, How to Self Publish, Lightning Source, Book Publishing, Self Publishing, Humor, Ebooks, Books, Design, Books News, Books News

Soren Petersen: Radical Classic Sustainable Automotive Design

2013-04-17T12:17:43Z

Fisker Automotive with it's first model, the Karma, is one of the new innovative car companies that is approaching the challenge of sustainability holistically, from emissions and production all the way to extending the life of the vehicle.

Read more: Design, Sustainability, Innovation, Fisker Automotive, Alternative Energy, Fisker Automotive Karma, Business News

Crane.tv: The Playboy of Architecture (VIDEO)

2013-04-15T11:27:31Z

With a name like PIN-UP, it comes as little surprise that this publication is sexing up its chosen industry. But a quick flick-through soon uncovers ...

Read more: Architecture, Design, Salone Del Mobile 2013, Editor, New York, Pin-Up, Magazines, Felix Burrichter, Video, Arts News

Vienna Proves Just How Beautiful Public Housing Can Be

2013-04-11T09:03:21Z

Austria has a long history of elaborate and even beautiful public housing projects. The legacy stretches back to the days of "Red Vienna" in the early...

Read more: The Vienna Model Exhibit, Austrian Cultural Forum, Public Housing, Architecture, Design, Public Housing Vienna, The Vienna Model, Wolfgang Forster, Viennese Public Housing, Vienna, William Menking, Arts News

Crane.tv: There's No Place Like Home

2013-04-11T07:51:02Z

Salone del Mobile is the largest design trade fair in the world, held annually in Milan. This year offered a glimpse into the future. From 3D printing...

Read more: Design, Dominic Wilcox, Designers, Salone Del Mobile, Video, Salone Del Mobile 2013, Distilled Perspective, London, The Wizard of Oz, Arts News

Crane.tv: Salone del Mobile: Philippe Malouin's Complex Simplicity (VIDEO)

2013-04-10T11:26:18Z

Since we first met Philippe Malouin at last year's Salone del Mobile, the Canadian designer's career has gone from strength to strength. After being n...

Read more: Design, Salone Del Mobile, Philippe Malouin, Salone Del Mobile 2013, Milan, Canada, Video, Arts News