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The Inspirations Collection gathers objects, places and ideas worth a closer look, from design and technology to moments that changed what seemed possible.
Quality Time in Seacrest County
Lately, my nephews and I have had the opportunity to spend quality time in Seacrest County, the fictional land featured in Need For Speed Hot Pursuit.
Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept
Cadillac's Urban Luxury Concept, which debuted this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is just the kind of product that will continue to fuel General Motor's emergence from bankruptcy.
Apple's Accordion Fold Interface
This Bivouac Interface Hall of Fame entry from Apple is an outstanding example of reducing perceived complexity and helping pull users through transactions that can otherwise seem overwhelming.
Learnings From In Extremis Negotiators
In today's challenging business climate, negotiations can often be stressful. As today's design and business challenges become more interconnected, the number of stakeholders and the complexity involved in leading toward the right solutions is increasing.
NCSU College of Design Commencement Address
Last spring, I had the honor of giving the commencement address at the 2010 College of Design at North Carolina State University. Recently, I revisited the College of Design, now as a member of the College of Design's Leader Council.
The Warmth of Great Ideas
While perhaps not entirely ideal in that BioLite still draws on burning wood as a source of fuel, it is nonetheless a revolutionary stove that makes cooking on wood as clean, safe, and easy as modern fuels while generating electricity to provide illumination and cell phone connectivity to those that are off-grid.
The New Face of BMW Motorrad
A recent study indicates that people love cars with angry faces. Automotive designers have long recognized this finding.
BMW 6 Cylinder Now On Motorcycles
It's on the way...and ready for the touring motorcycle of the future.
Defining the Designer of 2015
What skills and competencies will designers need to help bring about a positive impact in the world moving forward?
Chris Downey: A New Perspective on Design
Christopher Downey, RA, is an architect, planner, and consultant in San Francisco, California. In 2008, he lost his sight after surgery to remove a brain tumor. Today, he is dedicated to creating more helpful and enriching environments for the blind and visually impaired.
The Magic of Iteration
A few months back, I received an Apple Magic Mouse as a birthday gift. Since then, it has served as a powerful reminder of the power of offering a thoughtfully designed ecosystem to users and of the need to pay attention to even the smallest parts of that environment.
BMW R1200 RT: A New Perspective
Sometimes, the essence of an object is best revealed from angles seldom seen. Take the redesigned 2010 R1200RT, for example.
Painting a Richer Brand Image
Focus on function is a critical factor in bringing compelling products to market. But when products deliver on both functional and emotional levels, doors open to more powerful experiences.
Erosion of Luxury
The skyscraper "Erosion" designed by Herzog & de Meuron would undoubtedly make a striking addition to the New York skyline.
An Open Letter to GM Execs
Dear GM Execs,
Might I suggest, rather than taking a corporate jet to the next congressional hearing in Washington, that you tuck a well-thought-out plan for how to take advantage of this unique time of opportunity within the automobile industry into the glove box of one of the following vehicles and caravan to Washington D.C.
A Touch of Class
For a unique, one-night-only event, BMW will host a "Night of the White Gloves" at its museum that will allow visitors to touch the exhibits on display.
Echochrome: A New Perspective On Gaming
Although somewhat puzzling initially, Echochrome offers Escher-like environments that players navigate by "filling" broken pathways as they change their perspective on the scene.
BMW GINA Visionary Concept Vehicle
GINA (which stands for Geometry and Function in Infinite Adaptation) may be a bit of an acronym stretch, but then again, stretching is appropriate for a concept vehicle with a flexible skin.
Getting Smarter
With the Smart Fortwo becoming available in the United States, perhaps more sustainable attitudes towards transport will shift into higher gear.
