John Maeda using the Cube as a whiteboard to sketch and develop design ideas.
Designer, artist, and computer scientist John Maeda is a leader in creating design solutions for the
digital age. The newly appointed president of the Rhode Island School of
Design, Maeda focuses his work on answering the question, How do we simplify
increasingly complex technologies? Frustrated that computers tend to become
more complicated and difficult to use with each new generation, he started an
MIT workshop devoted to promoting simplicity in design. The project evolved
into his book, The Laws of Simplicity, a ten-point manifesto on the topic. In Maedas view, a chief role of designers in the 21st century will be to harness technology and make
it useful to everyday people.
Now that everyone is going green, it's become stylish to combine eco-friendly with glam. What was once the realm of earth-toned fuzzy sweaters is now the stuff of glossy shelter and fashion magazines. The same is true of whole grains. At one time relegated to...
When I was a younger man, still an undergraduate and still naively optimistic about my future, I used to believe, in that customary fashion of youth, that I was capable of anything and undoubtedly suited to everything. On a brief shopping trip to a Polo Ralph Lauren factory store for ‘essentials’ – crew neck and [...]
When things start to heat up outside, one’s wardrobe pares down as well. Tweed and flannel gives way to linen and cotton; sweaters go back in the drawer and polo shirts make their seasonal debut.
The same holds true for footwear. Down south where your feet hit the pavement, changes are afoot.
It’s a given of course, [...]
Manchester United versus Chelsea in the Champions League final then. First things first: huge apologies to the good people of Moscow. When the Russian powers that be gave the OK for Luzhniki Stadium to host the game, they no doubt had a glorious festival of football in mind: the cosmopolitan teams of, say, Barcelona and [...]
There are a good few ways to stand out in a suit, almost as many as the chapters of a style book: cloth, cut, pattern, accessories etc. But one of the most rewarding and hardest to master is colour. It is so easy to get wrong – everyone can summon some lurid combination from his [...]
Not all t-shirts and undershirts are the same and finding the right style and fit can be a challenge. Its almost like trying to find that perfect pair of jeans. There are so many things to consider such as the quality of cotton the cut and whether or not you want some stretch. I have put together a list of my favorite mens t-Shirts and undershirts and I would be surprised if you didnt find one on this list that is right for you.
What are the hottest men's fragrances on the market? Need a little help choosing one for yourself or as a gift? I have compiled another list of the top selling men's fragrances in addition to my first list of top selling mens fragrances.
Happily, ever since it was introduced as standard-issue eyewear for Air Force pilots, the aviator has been adept at glare protection as well as aesthetic enhancement&
(TrendHunter.com) Designer Nathan Gabriele conceived this latest design of speakers for MP3's. The Egg speakers have a curious oval shape. The "shell" can be opened into two pieces with the outer shell becoming the sub woofers while the base acts as an MP3 dock. Pretty cute.
The Egg recharges via induction and it c…
Our Chef on a Shoestring Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson prepares an Italian-influenced Easter dinner on a budget of $40. His menu includes Arugula Salad with Pickled Shallot Vinaigrette; Leg of Lamb with Glazed Radishes; and Gubana.
As a co-host of "Everyday Food" on PBS and as a cookbook author, Lucinda Scala Quinn prepares a wide variety of foods. As our "Chef on a Shoestring," she prepares some of her favorite Italian dishes from her childhood for us.
Finally, with Iron Man, there is a superhero for the truly geeky to get excited by. Not a man born with super human abilities, or the victim of a power inducing spider bite / radioactive experiment gone awry, but a self-made superhero. And chicks dig it, apparently.
Finally, with Iron Man, there is a superhero for [...]
This has nice focus, with dark cherry and currant fruit layered with some sweet toast. Shows dashes of vanilla and loam on the finish. Drink now. 50,000 cases made.
Was #35 better than Josh Howard?
NBA TV showed a Cavs vs. Celtics game from the 1992 Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday. That Celtics squad not only featured Larry Bird, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale (and a young benchwarmer named Rick Fox), but also Reggie Lewis.
Some of the young’ns in the office were asking what current player [...]
(TrendHunter.com) Spotted at the Golden Times bar in Guangzhou, China is this fabulous new innovation in nightclub urinals. This hip combo-unit allows patrons to throw up at the same time as they take a leak, thus a return to the bar.
I am a watch guy; not dedicated to one particular style or maker, my tastes run the gamut. Vintage, brand new, elegant complications or chunky dive watches; I like them all. I have become a bit of an evangelist about one thing though – I think people should wear mechanical watches or watches that don’t [...]
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Quattro Titanium by Schick: Sharp edges and a new design
Sharp shave with gentle results
Beard styles are in. As the new standards of beard styling are growing, so are men's expectations in wet shaving. Sharp blades, which are gentle to the skin and deliver a smooth result, are an absolute must. ...