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Crafting Around Your Intention

How do you feel about design? Millions of us use Apple products everyday. The majority of us love them, but do you ever wonder why?

This video was passed on to me by a coworker today, after having a long discussion about where we stand with the design of our new product line. It’s spot on. Anytime I begin a design, I think about its function and how I want the user to feel. Craft around your intention.

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Is It Moving? False Motion Notion

These eye-popping autokinetic illusions are actually still images. The false perception of motion is due in part to tiny involuntary eye movements called “saccades” and how the eye perceives light and color.

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Will 3D Printing Change The World?

I am absolutely intrigued by 3D printing. Check out this short video highlighting the capabilities on PBS’ series “Off Book.” Isn’t it crazy that in the next few decades we will be able to print replacement organs using cells?

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CreativeMornings With Maira Kalman

Maira Kalman is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and product designer. She has illustrated numerous covers for The New Yorker magazine and has written and illustrated more than a dozen children’s books. Her articles and illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, Interview, and many other publications.

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Seth Casteel Releases Underwater Dogs Book

As one of the first to post photos from Seth Casteel’s original “Underwater Dogs” photo phenomenon, it’s been a great pleasure to continue spreading the word. Today via email, Seth got in touch to announce his release of the Underwater Dogs book.

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