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Summer Reading: Why More People Are Listening to Books

Kermit Pattison — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:15:06 -0400

So what did you read this summer? Chances are, more and more of you listened instead. According to the American Association of Publishers, audio...

Seven Concept Cars You Wish You Could Own

Sherri Smith — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:45:05 -0400

Flashy and innovative, concepts offer auto designers the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild. From beginning to end, designers can...

Q: With a 3G iPhone going for $199, what should Nokia, Blackberry, and other smartphone makers do next?

Francis Wu — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:52:50 -0400

A: First, they need to catch up to the iPhone's killer apps: Wi-Fi, Internet, excellent browsing experience, great data synching (contacts, documents,...

Q: Do American Apparel’s racy advertisements support its brand -- or undermine it?

Saabira Chaudhuri — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:04:37 -0400

A: There's a really cool article in the latest issue of Fast Company magazine on American Apparel and the image it's trying to...

Simplicity of Kiosk Interface Design

Tim Burke — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:12:16 -0400

Design is an interesting thing because it is so subjective. Everyone has an opinion on design, what they like, what they prefer, even if they don't...

Response to: The Incubator: A Concept That Has Passed its Time

Russ Yelton — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:10:39 -0400

While this story has some merit is also carries with it a number of fallacies. Having had the opportunity to create a program for a 141,000 sq...

Build a Problem Factory

Richard Watson — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:03:10 -0400

Eight years ago I did some work with a chemicals company. One of their divisions made paint and wanted to invent a framework for innovation. One...

Branded in China

Mark Dziersk — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:43:37 -0400

Post contribution by Craig Briggs-...

A New York Designer Goes Renaissance

Rachel King — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:55:16 -0400

New York Fall Fashion Week kicks off today, but the crew at the Shelly Steffee boutique in...

Blog World 2008

Saabira Chaudhuri — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:49:10 -0400

It's fall again and while summer's valiantly trying to extend its tenure, pretty soon our shadows will get longer and our days shorter. For...

Article: Ten Strategies for Developing the Art of Leadership

John Agno — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:21:56 -0400

Comment: Copycat or born leader? There has always been pressure on corporate leaders to perform well. Some have stretched and improved their competencies...

Article: Design -- more than quality, technology or top-down strategy –- is the one factor that can make long-term profits for a company.

bailey king — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:30:39 -0400

Comment: The responses to this "Big Idea" are extremely eye-opening! Design seems to be perceived by the majority solely within the realm of aesthetics, that...