2012 Archive

Hans Ulrich Obrist looks to an expanded notion of curating, going beyond the boundaries of the discipline and new ideas on installing exhibitions. >

The Creative Technologist from Parsons The New School for Design uses physical computing to empower people to learn about their environment on their own terms. >

From espresso bars to artisan beers, Brad Armitage and Rui Esteves share their experiences of establishing a new culture on the streets of South Africa. >

Jen Bilik, the founder of design company Knock Knock, unveils a line of products that puts the fun into functional. >

Dana Arnett talks about how designers emotionally and intellectually identify with the work they create. >

Innovation can be big or small, but for Luke Pearson design is about simplifying the world around us. >

Exercise your idea-creating capacity by throwing away good ideas. Michael Wolff explains how this works. >

Lowery Stokes Sims tells of the Global Africa Project, which unpacks the notion of a "global Africa" and its meaning in terms of art, design and craft. >

Founder of Improv Everywhere, Charlie Todd, talks about creating scenes of joy and chaos in public places to make people smile. >