Freefall

“In the current economic, environmental, and political climate, change seems the only constant we can hold onto. And with change comes movement. From shifting markets and politics to 24/7 Facebook feeds and global travel, flux defines our times. Even the production of a print magazine is a shifting series of negotiations, creative processes, and re-interpretations.Continue reading “Freefall”

Forgotten by Capitalism

Check out the latest issue of Design Mind. It features the photos of  photographer Rob Hornstra and a fascinating article on the Russian elite. In the book 101 Billionaires, Norwegian photographer Rob Hornstra reveals the raw reality lurking behind the facade of the Russian power elite. Photography by Rob Hornstra, from his 101 Billionaires book.Continue reading “Forgotten by Capitalism”

The Art of Life in the Age of Digital Reproduction

Tim Leberecht Design Mind While not a member of the Net Generation (the 88 million Millennials for whom social networking is a birthright) myself, I have many friends and co-workers who qualify, and I am constantly baffled by their ease and eagerness to narrow- and broadcast their lives through digital media and with post-privacy transparency.Continue reading “The Art of Life in the Age of Digital Reproduction”

Dancing for the King

design mind By Marc Fenigstein In an earlier post I mentioned The Design Mind conference that happened in San Francisco this month. Here is an excerpt from this event. Tonight’s Design Mind event in San Francisco generated a flood of thoughts on several topics. The thread that struck me most profoundly was the question ofContinue reading “Dancing for the King”

Getting Lost To Find New Opportunity :: 迷失中发现新机会

What does it mean… take time, wander, explore, experience something new? There is something to be said for wandering. Having no place to be, no end in sight, no final destination. Taking in the city you live with fresh eyes. Catching a glimpse of the old anew, spotting the minute, details that you had neverContinue reading “Getting Lost To Find New Opportunity :: 迷失中发现新机会”

Design Mind In Person: The Motion Issue

If you’re in San Francisco at the end of this month, you should check out Design Mind . Thursday, January 22nd, 7-8:30pm frog design 660 Third Street San Francisco pre register In the current economic, environmental, and political climate, change seems the only constant we can hold onto. And with change comes movement. From shiftingContinue reading “Design Mind In Person: The Motion Issue”

… How Do We Break Our Pattern Of Thought

Disruptive Realism “The beaten path does not lead to creativity. Good thing there are people out there ready to rock your routine” SWJ View Dave Hoffer’s thoughts on DR Dave Hoffer is Associate Creative Director at Frog Design Disruptive Realism by design mind