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Designing a Pink Experience
Last week I received the above pink set of objects in the post. They were all part of the welcome kit for the ‘Race For Life’ marathon of Cancer Research UK, in which I will be taking part this summer.
Designing a Pink Experience
Last week I received the above pink set of objects in the post. They were all part of the welcome kit for the ‘Race For Life’ marathon of Cancer Research UK, in which I will be taking part this summer.
A gap beyond design
I’m in Argentina for the Easter break, and four days ago (in the early morning of Tuesday 2nd April) we were hit by a storm which causes serious flooding in the cities of Buenos Aires and La plata. The storm
A gap beyond design
I’m in Argentina for the Easter break, and four days ago (in the early morning of Tuesday 2nd April) we were hit by a storm which causes serious flooding in the cities of Buenos Aires and La plata. The storm
the functional art: The Book
When I first heard of the functional art (Cairo, 2012), I asked myself: What makes this book different from the many other information graphics books which are currently out there? At the beginning, the word ‘functional’ caught my attention as
the functional art: The Book
When I first heard of the functional art (Cairo, 2012), I asked myself: What makes this book different from the many other information graphics books which are currently out there? At the beginning, the word ‘functional’ caught my attention as
Understanding the role of Big Data
One of the current concerns among many domains (e.g. information design, technology, cognition, psychology) is how to make sense of extensive and complex sets of data in order to improve understanding and communication. While tools, systems and methods are designed
Understanding the role of Big Data
One of the current concerns among many domains (e.g. information design, technology, cognition, psychology) is how to make sense of extensive and complex sets of data in order to improve understanding and communication. While tools, systems and methods are designed
Mind the gap!
Tomorrow the London Underground is 150 years old! On 8 January 1863, the journey completed between Paddington and Farringdon stations by the Metropolitan Railway (today Metropolitan line) was the very first one of the London Underground. Since then, the Underground
Mind the gap!
Tomorrow the London Underground is 150 years old! On 8 January 1863, the journey completed between Paddington and Farringdon stations by the Metropolitan Railway (today Metropolitan line) was the very first one of the London Underground. Since then, the Underground
Does chocolate make you (more) creative?
Chocolate is one of the most popular food types. Originally cacao was referred to as the ‘food of the Gods’. Nowadays, chocolate is often used as a way for saying thanks, goodbyes, apologies… It is also a loyal allied during
Does chocolate make you (more) creative?
Chocolate is one of the most popular food types. Originally cacao was referred to as the ‘food of the Gods’. Nowadays, chocolate is often used as a way for saying thanks, goodbyes, apologies… It is also a loyal allied during
Transition times of information design
Information design is not an emerging field or subject area. This point has been highly discussed in an assortment of online and print articles, conferences and discussion groups. On-going debates defining its boundaries, its commonalities and differences with data visualisation,
Transition times of information design
Information design is not an emerging field or subject area. This point has been highly discussed in an assortment of online and print articles, conferences and discussion groups. On-going debates defining its boundaries, its commonalities and differences with data visualisation,
Bond. James Bond.
Long time ago, my Dad introduced me to James Bond, the British secret service agent created by writer Ian Fleming in 1953, and since then I became a fan of his movies (until Sean Connery was replaced by Roger Moore; there
Bond. James Bond.
Long time ago, my Dad introduced me to James Bond, the British secret service agent created by writer Ian Fleming in 1953, and since then I became a fan of his movies (until Sean Connery was replaced by Roger Moore; there
Changes, changes
Wikipedia defines a ‘Change’ as ‘The process of becoming different’, in many ways. Change is also defined as ‘something that presses us out of our comfort zone’. When we feel the need for a change? ‘Change is needed when all
Changes, changes
Wikipedia defines a ‘Change’ as ‘The process of becoming different’, in many ways. Change is also defined as ‘something that presses us out of our comfort zone’. When we feel the need for a change? ‘Change is needed when all
From print to digital design
Two years ago, Mark Porter’s talk at CIDAG conference added some interesting insights to the on going print-digital media debate. In particular, Porter (2010) pointed out four key technological milestones in the communication media industry: print, Internet, mobile and tablet
From print to digital design
Two years ago, Mark Porter’s talk at CIDAG conference added some interesting insights to the on going print-digital media debate. In particular, Porter (2010) pointed out four key technological milestones in the communication media industry: print, Internet, mobile and tablet
