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Movies Watched, August 2017

They say a compelling story comes not from plot but from character. But Marvel Studios confounds this truism. As they…

Finding a Voice for Design in Voice UIs

Of the major technological shifts that designers are all constantly being told we need to prepare for, the idea of…

Design and Britain’s National Theater

Rick Poynor’s new book “National Theatre Posters: A Design History” is the latest in a long line of covetable design…

The Samey Aesthetics of Startup Minimalism

The online publication Racked is not where you’d normally expect to find thoughtful consideration of the arcana of design and…

Use an iPad as a Second Monitor with Luna Display

Few companies seem to be as uniquely devoted to the iPad as Astro HQ. Their AstroPad software turns an iPad…

Loving Vincent Van Gogh

I mean, really loving him. Loving him so much that you would join dozens of other artists to hand paint…

Carry a Little More to Waste a Little Less

It frustrates me how much senseless waste we all generate on a daily basis simply by going about our business.…

Comics Have Lost the Plot

Have a look at this adorable comic book cover featuring the version of The Joker that appeared in this year’s…

Upgrading to an Older MacBook Pro

In spite of the fact that I’ve publicly doubted whether I’ll personally buy another laptop again, my employer does mandate…

Food by Famous Directors (Sort Of)

These videos were made by food stylist David Ma, whose skills apparently include filming his work in distinctive directorial styles.…