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22 February 2012 Entertainment, Humour

A Brief Rant on the Future of Interaction Design – Bret Victor’s interesting views.

I’m not going to talk about technology. That’s the easy part, in a sense, because we control it. Technology can be invented; human nature is something we’re stuck with.

I’m going to talk about that neglected third factor, human capabilities. What people can do. Because if a tool isn’t designed to be used by a person, it can’t be a very good tool, right?

» Read his rant here

14 January 2012 Art & Design, Tech

New York based Andy Gilmore describes himself as a draftsman, designer and musician. With clients such as Wired Magazine and The New York Times, he has established a solid reputation with his works being featured in countless publications, shows and exhibits around the world. This brilliant and colourful art takes you on a geometric and kaleidoscopic visual experience. Being a musician, he’s inspired by the physics of sound and acoustics. The feeling is surreal, futuristic and feels out of this world.

» View more of Andy Gilmore’s art

8 January 2012 Art & Design