Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Nest

This is everything done right - Nest is a beautifully designed thermostat that "learns" what you want, then adjusts itself accordingly. I'm assuming it actually works as advertised, but this is perfect execution - the product, the branding and the website.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick cinemagraphs. These are good.

What is a Cinemagraph?

Cinemagraphs are still photographs in which a minor and repeated movement action occurs. The term “cinemagraph” was coined by U.S. photographers Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck, who used the technique to animate their fashion and news photographs beginning in early 2011.

Friday, October 07, 2011

Steve Roach

PBS feature on musician Steve Roach, whose music I listen to almost every morning while ingesting strong black coffee.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011