Archive for June, 2009

Making mobile phones even more useful (in the U.S.)

June 30th, 2009

Yesterday I headed to the airport yet again, a one-day trip to San Diego. That commute is so easy from Oakland, I didn’t really take it that seriously. I grabbed my bag and took off. Then, my husband calls just as I pull up to the terminal. I’ve left my wallet on the counter. (more…)

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Maker Faire 2009

June 26th, 2009

Solutions: What do you get when you combine 600 inventors and innovators with thousands of people who want to see their work? It's Maker Faire 2009.

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Designing Business; Businessing Design

June 19th, 2009

In my Fast Company “Powers of Design” blog post today: responding to the idiosyncrasies of real people.

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Creating Cults and Cultures With Design

June 18th, 2009

In my Fast Company “Powers of Design” blog post today: Is design on your CEO’s list of legacy objectives?

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Why Ugly Sells

June 17th, 2009

In my Fast Company “Powers of Design” blog post today: the real trick. (more…)

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Toothbrushes, TiVo, and Twitter (and more)

June 16th, 2009

In my Fast Company “Powers of Design” blog post today: between maker and consumer. (more…)

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John Edson is this week’s expert design blogger on Fast Company.com

June 15th, 2009

LUNAR’s John Edson is this week’s expert design blogger on FastCompany.com. Today he tackles emotional connection. (more…)

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Growing creativity with the Korean Institute of Design

June 10th, 2009

Next week, June 15-19, LUNAR will play host to a group of designers from the Korean Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP).  Since the very first day of business, LUNAR has sought to make a difference with creativity – to use creativity to design distinctive products that are meaningful for individuals, society, and the environment. (more…)

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