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Cool Optical Illusions

Cool Optical Illusions

As the granddaughter of a highly regarded optometrist, I could probably write a very dry dissertation on how optical illusions work, but for today let's just say static motion illusions...
Genius Concepts Found in Japan

Genius Concepts Found in Japan

Let's be honest, the Japanese are geniuses with wacky innovations. I would be remiss if I didn't share any of the crazy innovations Marc and I saw on our recent...
You are Cordially Invited to…

You are Cordially Invited to…

  I love this set of  "cordial invitations," designed by Keetra Dean Dixon. The whimsical designs and messaging are helping to remedy my February blues. I would like to receive...
“Afterparty” Wins PS1 Competition “Afterparty” Wins PS1 Competition

“Afterparty” Wins PS1 Competition

I guess it is the end of the party. Following the amazing courtyard design last year by Work Architects, last week PS1 announced that the design above, by MOS architects...
A Tour of Food in Japan

A Tour of Food in Japan

If you've looked at our photo journal you know that one of the most shocking things about our trip to Japan was that there wasn't much sushi to be found....
How to Bake a Rainbow Cake

How to Bake a Rainbow Cake

  I love cake and I have to confess, I especially love cakes from a box mix, which I think is a virtue because my mother never had to bake...
nycgo.com: An Amazing Advertising Campaign Brings Warmth, Joy

nycgo.com: An Amazing Advertising Campaign Brings Warmth, Joy

While it has been brutally frigid in NYC this winter, my walks outside have been made warmer by seeing this amazing ad campaign featuring day-glo images by artist Steven Wilson....
Japan, the Official Photo Journal

Japan, the Official Photo Journal

Japan, was amazing.... LEDs everywhere rabbits everywhere no sushi anywhere low level electricity in my bath water both of my friends are a foot taller than their mothers I ate...
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. And The Useless.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. And The Useless.

  I was recently thinking about the "stuff" we surround ourselves with, and the degree to which good design plays into our lives, making it better or worse. Some designs...
Japan: The Graphics That Made It Worth the Trip

Japan: The Graphics That Made It Worth the Trip

There's probably a very good reason why the Japanese are light-years ahead of the rest of us when it comes to cutting-edge graphics, although it's not my job to speculate....