Archive for July, 2007

OLPC Update

Looks like Intel has signed on as a partner and the final round of beta machines have been made. Follow this progress timeline for complete information.

BMW: The Secret Life of Cars

BMW has published a lengthy report detailing the behaviours of both drivers and passengers in a car. Everything from driver need for adequate cup holders to couple’s seating permutations are explored in this lengthy report full of great insight and sexy infographics.
As an information designer, this is the type of well-informed, relevant and comfortable to [...]

The Simpsons in Couture

To date, this is my most favorite campaign for the Simpsons Movie, coming out next week. Harper’s new spread has The Simpsons touring Paris, with guide Linda Evangelista in tow, to mingle with the more prominent members of the couture fashion industry.
The illustrations here are spot-on when you compare them to the originals.

Favorite Things: Fiat 500

Not usually one to be affectionate about automobiles, I find myself absolutely infatuated with the Fiat 500. From the design, to it’s ahead-of-the-pack emissions standards, performance and 5-star safety rating, the Fiat 500 is a rare example of great automotive design in the compact car class. Also, it just looks damn good. (Via dezeen)

Picture the Cure:Brendan Lynch

My buddy Brendan Lynch, an amazing photographer and camera aficionado, will have two of his captures on display at the Steam Whistle Brewery Gallery until July 30th.
Funds raised are in support of the fight against Cancer in Canada. Please come out and check out Brendan’s work as well as prints from some of Canada’s most [...]

Naoto Fukasawa

BusinessWeek online has a nice little write up on one of my favorite industrial designers, Naoto Fukasawa. Definitely worth the read.