from businessweek.com
The Value of Design
The catalyst for this report on the value of design in business was the outpouring of reader comments that arrived after a bad-tempered blog post
By Helen Walters
Ever Seen Such Cute Paper Sculptures Before?
Done by Russian artist duo Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich. Amazing.
The best contemporary dog house. It has a Tadao Ando looking.
“The construction is broken down into logical components that allow for an easy assembly into a final form that is a direct response to climate and program. The floor is lifted clear of the ground to allow air circulation through the interior space, which is then capped with a large butterfly roof that allows passive venting of heat as well as casts shade and protects from rain. The large front door ramp hinges up to create a closed space perfect for kennel training.”
Interesting paper wallet and Valentine day pillowcase from Oneday.
Top 10 Products That Helped Us Forget 2008:
Check the “top 10 products” from Wired magazine. My favorite item is #6: a USB stake that can monitor soil conditions. “Just leave it in your proposed planting area for 24 hours, either stuck in the dirt or propped up in its cradle, then plug it into your computer’s USB port. The gizmo measures soil conditions, sunlight, temperature, and humidity, comparing the results with an online database to recommend species that will thrive there.” Check it here.
