A new “tea bag” uses nano-fibers to suck contaminants and bacteria out of water, providing a desperately-needed, cheap solution for the billions of people without clean drinking water.
water cooler is the blog of Nico Taus and Frank M. Chartrand of Bureau, a Canadian communications firm.
Constrained Ball lets you draw straight lines without using a ruler August 15, 2010
“Usually we need a foot ruler to draw straight and precise lines on a paper or canvas, but Korean product designer Giha Woo has developed an innovative drawing aid named the “Constrained Ball” that attaching to your pen or pencil lets you draw straight lines with minimum fuss. You can fasten the aid at the tip of your ballpoint pen to roll it freely in one direction to avoid winding lines on the paper. With Constrained Ball lets, users not only can draw clear-cut lines in horizontal and vertical directions, but strokes in 45-degree angles as well without the use of a ruler or any other accessory.” via designboom
Getting over failure August 10, 2010
Inspirational words from motivational speaker Jack Canfield Also check out his success principles @ thesuccessprinciples.com
Seed pli stroller August 4, 2010
Slick, simplistic and functional.
“Seed Pli is designed to accommodate today’s parents. A modern combined pram and stroller, neatly expressing the best of Scandinavian design combined with the need for mobility and functionality.”
via 2modern
Wal-Mart’s Revolution From Above July 30, 2010
Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia discusses Wal-Mart’s new direction that revolves around sustainability.
Ten principles for good design July 29, 2010
1. Good design is innovative.
2. Good design makes a product useful.
3. Good design is aesthetic.
4. Good design makes a product understandable.
5. Good design is unobtrusive.
6. Good design is honest.
7. Good design is long-lasting.
8. Good design is thorough down to the last detail.
9. Good design is environmentally friendly.
10. Good design is as little design as possible.
— Dieter Rams (1985)
Interview with Dieter Rams via designboom.
via David Airey
Self made millionaire: Daymond John July 25, 2010
Daymond John speaks about how he became a self made millionaire with his clothing brand: FUBU.
6 years of facial aging July 25, 2010
Imagine what it would be like to document every day of a human life..