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Facebook Turns To The Crowd To Translate Its Service

I just noticed this message from Facebook wondering if I'd like to get involved with translating the Facebook service from English (US) to English (UK) - I guess that's because I just logged in from the English south coast. Facebook's new Translations application allows users all over the world to translate Facebook into different languages. Their Application's About Page reads: Join our community of… Continue reading Facebook Turns To The Crowd To Translate Its Service I just noticed thi...

100% Renewable Energy For Sony Europe

Sony Europe announced today that it will power its 32 largest sites throughout Europe, large meaning more than 100 employees, entirely from renewable resources. In a press release, Serge Foucher, Executive Vice President of Sony Europe, stated that the company has reduced its Co2 emission from fiscal year 2000 - 2008 by 90%. The company has… Continue reading 100% Renewable Energy For Sony Europe Sony Europe announced today that it will power its 32 largest sites throughout Europe, large m...

Ann-Sofie Back to Design for Cheap Monday

Despite a general downturn for most retailers this year, affordable Swedish denim purveyors Cheap Monday have seen dramatic rises in not just their sales, but also in an overall interest in their brand. Rumored to have been bought by H&M, Cheap Mondays were orginally a capsule collection for Stockholm… Continue reading Ann-Sofie Back to Design for Cheap Monday Despite a general downturn for most retailers this year, affordable Swedish denim purveyors Cheap Monday have seen dramatic ris...

(Pic) Nonsesnse Infographics

Artist 1chord & a fib has created a wonderful series of "infographics" that don't contain any information. Playing off of information design's current wave of popularity, the fake infographics maintain all the beauty of the medium but lack actual meaning or content. [via GOOD]… Artist 1chord & a fib has created a wonderful series of “infographics” that don’t contain any information. Playing off of information design’s current wave of popularity, the fake infographics maintain al...

Recession Proof Spending

While the state of the economy is having a negative effect on most areas of the retail sector, more than a few industries are experiencing an uptick. Time examines recent trends in consumer spending, discovering that products and services that fulfill needs like escapism, inexpensive luxury and stress relief are reaping the most benefits. Though it's not exactly clear what… Continue reading Recession Proof Spending While the state of the economy is having a negative effect on most areas o...

Vintage HP Calculators for iPhone

Those with both a fistful of money to burn on an iPhone app and deep nostalgia for retro Hewlitt Packard calculators may be a slim cohort, but if they're out there, HP has them covered. Two… Continue reading Vintage HP Calculators for iPhone Those with both a fistful of money to burn on an iPhone app and deep nostalgia for retro Hewlitt Packard calculators may be a slim cohort, but if they’re out there, HP has them covered. Two vintage designs—the HP 12C financial calculator and HP 15C ...

Milkmuny Recycled Wallet

Hoping to do something about the less than 0.05% of milk and juice cartons in the US that ever end up recycled, Portland industrial designer John Schreiber created Milkmuny, producing highly-functional wallets from the familiar paper cartons we regularly discard. Milkmuny pays local groups seeking… Continue reading Milkmuny Recycled Wallet Hoping to do something about the less than 0.05% of milk and juice cartons in the US that ever end up recycled, Portland industrial designer John Sch...

Eco-friendly Picnic Pack

In a summer season filled with outdoor BBQ's and picnics in the park, a level of convenience and disposability goes a long way. Unfortunately, for most of us that generally means trash bags overflowing with plastic cups and utensils, paper plates and napkins destined for the dump. Enter Branch's Biodegradable Party Kit, an all-in-one package with everything you need to serve… Continue reading Eco-friendly Picnic Pack In a summer season filled with outdoor BBQ’s and picnics in the park, a ...

Thoughts on the Future of Journalism from the Purple List

PSFK recently asked our global network of experts, The Purple List for their thoughts on the future of journalism. We received answers that imagine a variety of possible scenarios, though a common theme emerged which points to a system that combines crowd-sourcing with some kind of editorial curation and professional reporting. What is the Future of Journalism? "I'd go with… Continue reading Thoughts on the Future of Journalism from the Purple List PSFK recently asked our global network ...

Pirate Bay Sold for $7.8 Million

A few days ago The Pirate Bay, the world's largest BitTorrent tracker, announced that it has been sold to the Swedish software company, Global Gaming Factory X AB for almost 8 million dollars.  According to a Pirate Bay blog post, the surprisingly influential owners of the piracy site will be passing the reigns to the new owners… Continue reading Pirate Bay Sold for $7.8 MillionA few days ago The Pirate Bay, the world’s largest BitTorrent tracker, announced that it has been sold to the Swedi...

10 Eco-Innovations From Around The World

Foot Pump Phone Chargers Festival goers at Glastonbury, in the U.K., can charge their cell-phones through using a standard airbed foot pump, the type normally found all over festival sites. The Orange Gotwind power pump's turbine is rotated at speeds of up to 2000 rpm from the air flow generated by… Continue reading 10 Eco-Innovations From Around The World Foot Pump Phone Chargers Festival goers at Glastonbury, in the U.K., can charge their cell-phones through using a standard airbed foot...

Holt Renfrew’s Blog-Inspired Window Displays

The Holt Renfrew Vancouver store recently paid homage to their favourite fashion blogs.  The 170 year old Canadian department store brand has dedicated each window display to a number of notorious fashion blogs, including; The Sartorialist, Bryan Boy, Garance Dore, Sea of Shoes Continue reading Holt Renfrew's Blog-Inspired Window Displays The Holt Renfrew Vancouver store recently paid homage to their favourite fashion blogs.  The 170 year old Canadian department store brand has dedicated e...

New Conneticut Science Center - 95% of Steel From Recycled Cars

Conneticut Science Center opened its LEED-certified doors earlier this June. 95% of the steel used in construction is manufactured from recycled cars and during operating hours, fuel cell provides approximately two-thirds of the needed power. Once the Science Center is closed for the day, the fuel… Continue reading New Conneticut Science Center - 95% of Steel From Recycled Cars Conneticut Science Center opened its LEED-certified doors earlier this June. 95% of the steel used in construct...

The Sputnik Observatory

Artist Jonathan Harris has just announced the release of an interesting project he's been working on over the last two tears with Sputnik, Inc. Named "The Sputnik Observatory",  it's a fascinating collection of inter-connected video interviews with hundreds of leading thinkers in the arts, sciences and technology. It looks like a goldmine of brain-food that can provide hours… Continue reading The Sputnik Observatory Artist Jonathan Harris has just announced the release of an interesting pr...

Chandeliers Made of Hypodermic Needles and Tables Made of Records

Jeff Klarin and Rebecca Johnson make up BUGHOUSE design. The duo creates limited edition furniture (amongst other artistic pursuits) that subvert the traditional expectations placed on functional objects. Upcycling and remixing elements from such diverse areas as pharmacology, DJ culture and the occult, BUGHOUSE makes extremely unique furnishings that give new life to common objects. Continue reading Chandeliers Made of Hypodermic Needles and Tables Made of Records Jeff Klarin and Rebecca...

Notepad Concept Provides Low-Tech, Clean Slate

Situated somewhere between a cocktail napkin and a smartphone, this notepad concept developed by Piotr Górski is ideal for the Luddite in all of us, who secretly craves a bit of elegant, low-tech design in our lives. The slim, credit card sized tablet utilizes the qualities of rubber and foil in combination to create… Continue reading Notepad Concept Provides Low-Tech, Clean Slate Situated somewhere between a cocktail napkin and a smartphone, this notepad concept developed by Piotr Górs...

Happiness Objectified: Do Our Things Make us Happy?

There can be no doubt that, from the moment we roll out of bed to the screeching of our alarm clock (on a clock, on an iPhone, from a radio) until the moment we close our eyes again (having put down our book, our laptop, our TV… Continue reading Happiness Objectified: Do Our Things Make us Happy? There can be no doubt that, from the moment we roll out of bed to the screeching of our alarm clock (on a clock, on an iPhone, from a radio) until the moment we close our eyes again (having put do...

Musée Hergé Evokes Cartoonist’s Style

The recently completed Musée Hergé, designed by Christian de Portzamparc, is a an odd sight in the midst of the dense Belgian forest it inhabits. The structure's emphatic angles and wide planes jut out across an elevated footbridge, and house both… Continue reading Musée Hergé Evokes Cartoonist's Style The recently completed Musée Hergé, designed by Christian de Portzamparc, is a an odd sight in the midst of the dense Belgian forest it inhabits. The structure’s emphatic angles and wide ...

Shipping Container to Fold-Out Restaurant

We've witnessed some innovative re-uses of shipping containers in the past from retail pop-up shops to portable health clinics, but the Müvbox Restaurant located in Montreal's Old Port is particularly stunning. The website explains the modular design: Created from an old shipping container powered by solar energy, this concept is a modern-day reinvention of the old-fashioned canteen… Continue reading Shipping Container to Fold-Out Restaurant We’ve witnessed some innovative re-uses of shipp...

(Pic) 70’s Porsche Motorcycle Concept

Bike Exif has posted an intriguing, obscure motorcycle concept design that Porsche came out with in 1979. The model was created to call attention to the motorcycle's superiority in energy use, air pollution and traffic space. Porsche describes the concept: Comfort, safety and protection from mud and water were prime considerations, not the usual fascination with speed: The engine, running… Continue reading (Pic) 70's Porsche Motorcycle Concept Bike Exif has posted an intriguing, obscure m...