LAST.fm

While trying to figure out how everything works with this site, I see the potential with it. Who doesnt love being able to listen to music?
I am now part of the social music revolution.
:)

Web 2.0

Are you web 2.0 ready? The changes in web standards, styles and trends. The new direction in information architecture.
Article in WIRED magazine.

Kaneda

An absolutely phenomenal illustrator and designer : Alessandro Pautasso. He has developed quite a technique in the merging of real world and vector.
Interview can be found at abduzeedo.com

Hillarious Sex Tape

Chanelle Hayes is a British babe who was on their version of Big Brother. In a desperate bid for publicity she did what all wanna-be starlets do - she made a sex tape.- Spike.

Designer firefox addons - 10 Must haves

FontBook

The original digital font people and another big yellow book. Unlike its stale counterpart, this one I want.

Vectorized Speed Paint

The commentary was lacking in flair and content that actually benefited the audience. But it is obvious he is competent with vector based illustration and technique.
He did a good job on the speed video to show process.

History of Communication

Some valuable points to remember:
-Analyze and discuss the whys. For every answer ask, why?
-The laptop does not need to be on, for your creative flow to be productive.
-Remember: Great Designers Always have a good foundation in history and a good understanding in type face.Think about how information is grouped together, how do you want viewers to find the info
-What is the "point" of the image? Why?
-What do you see, feel.
-Whats is the feeling you want to portray?
-When you think you might've gone too far in your concept, your probably have. Remember, less is more.
-Compare OLD SCHOOL techniques to your techniques.
-Careful on using the term cultural, not always the case around the world) if its local.
-What do people assume when they communicate something. *Theres usually always a better way.
-Whos is going to read it? How will they access it?

World trade center not hit by a plane?

Apparently...Check the link.

Nanobot technology.

Nanotechnology Dermal Display. Proposed to go under the skin and monitor things such as heart rate and cholesterol.