Well, October is here, and some things didn’t get done. My new little monthly project is live – Phase.001. But the Skate Book Club isn’t quite there yet (any day now). It will happen, all in due time. This post isn’t about all that. We’re here for the links…
Web Design/UX/UI
The Psychology Behind McDonald’s $2 Billion Self-Serve Kiosks
Without a cashier taking your order, McDonald’s kiosks eliminate any sense of judgment, encouraging more indulgent choices
The vibrant evolution: Microsoft’s colorful transformation
In the ever-evolving landscape of design, color isn’t just visual—it’s emotional
the already-here future of prototyping
It’s critical for designers to capitalize on the opportunities and confront the constraints of the medium for which they’re designing
Packaging
Neko Lab Packaging
I want to love even the can! 10 cat cookie cans dedicated to cat lovers
Industrial Design
The buttons on Zenith’s original ‘clicker’ remote were a mechanical marvel
The Space Command didn’t rely on infrared — or batteries
Art/Exhibition
LEGO Unveils Immersive Superpowers Studios Exhibition in Paris
Set within La Gaîté Lyrique, a renowned cultural venue, Superpower Studios breaks the mold by inviting children to be the architects of their own creative experiences
Random
Tapedeck.org
a project of neckcns.com, built to showcase the amazing beauty and (sometimes) weirdness found in the designs of the common audio tape cassette
Mathematicians Discover New Shapes to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem
Mathematicians have long wondered how “shapes of constant width” behave in higher dimensions. A surprisingly simple construction has given them an answer
25 Years Later, the Director of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Reflects on Its Legacy
Few games have had the cultural impact of Neversoft’s seminal skating franchise