design:related - AverySmith's inspirations

The Story of Stuff

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:00:16 GMT

Learn the nature of the stuff we buy, where it comes from to where it goes when we're done with it.

Photo-journalist: Frédéric Courbet

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:37:00 GMT

A very talented photographer I found while looking at an article in monocle. He's photographed in many African countries and isn't afraid to get up close with the situation (happy or hostile). Something of interest I found were his pictures from Kenya, that feature Sarah Obama.

(pictured above), Barack Obama's grandmother.

Ayn Rand Interview

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:22:07 GMT

An interview with the controversal writer of such books as The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand. She has some very interesting views on religion and self-sacrifice all based on her philosophy of objectivism.

Fuji Kindergarten

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:08:18 GMT

Fuji Kindergarten, designed by creative Director, Kashiwa Sato, has a very unique design to its play area.

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:00:27 GMT

Well Just finished Malcolm's second book and was not dissappointed, I couln't put it down! Very insightful as always and will have you taking a second glance at what we consider the most basic human interaction.

What is going on inside our heads when we engage in rapid cognition? When are snap judgments good and when are they not? What kinds of things can we do to make our powers of rapid cognition better? - M.G.

Dimitri Martin and the Institute of Advanced Personhood

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:08:06 GMT

You have all Probably seen his stand up specials, He's the funniest comdesian with that uses a large sketch pad alive but theres so much more.

Your a Person, so am I that makes you the perfect candidate for The Institute of Advanced Personhood Take a tour and begin your journey to self-actualization.

Also take a gander at this funny interweb animation of Dimitri himself. He will go on for hours and its all hilarious.

Neave.com

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:19:52 GMT

Hey I thought this website deserved some props. In case some of you have never heard of it. The Neave.tv section is where I spend most of my time there, the guy has collected an assortment of strange/surreal independant short films and music videos. Each one cool or strange yet unique. If you have time give it a look.

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:29:39 GMT

Think that little things don't make a difference? Think again.
Just read (well listened) to this book, and there are a few nice little nuggets of insight to chew on especially if you take an interest in advertising and trends.

Damon Albarn's new Project: The Good, The, Bad and The Queen.

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:59:12 GMT

Damon >> vocals, keyboards, guitars Paul Simonon >> bass (and cover art) Simon Tong >> lead guitar Tony Allen >> drums Danger Mouse >> producer Check it out.