The Parrot Flower Power wireless sensor measures sunlight, soil moisture, temperature and fertiliser.
Mike Friton is a freelance shoemaker, weaver, paper sculptor and innovator with over 30 years of experience at Nike. His innovations are responsible for many elements of athletic footwear that people wear today. Each of his crafts informs one another and he is constantly exploring the fringes of his field. Mike’s work is a great example of how non-traditional methods of exploring one’s craft can lead to unique end results. (via Ed)
Marshall Soulful Jones, part of Team Nuyorican 2011, 2nd place finishers at the National Poetry Slam in Boston, performs “Touchscreen” at The Bowery Poetry Club NY (via Kharis)
“The Numi toilet combines unmatched design, technology and engineering to bring you the finest in personal comfort and cleansing”
Gabriele Meldaikyte believes that in ten years or so finger gestures like tap / scroll / flick / swipe and pinch will completely change. Her aim is to perpetuate them so they become accessible for future generations - as 3D objects which mimic every multi-touch gesture.
“In the near future, no matter where you are, marketers, pollsters and infobots will be close at hand. Do you really need or want closer and more regular contact with these people? Think you have a choice?”
Adbusters’ parody of AT&T’s “You Will” campaign (1995)
