Design posts

When it comes to t-shirts we have all had a fair amount that share quirky, funny or offensive messages, these shirts help us to express ourselves and display a part of our personality. What if you didn’t need various t-shirts to share messages, instead displaying diverse messages on only one t-shirt? Would you want it? TshirtOS is a collaborative creation by the whiskey brand, Ballantine’s and the clothes company well known for turning t-shirts into technological fashion, CuteCircuit, together they have created what they call the very first “wearable, shareable, programmable t-shirt”….

For many of us, it was an important part of our childhood that introduced us to the potential of computing. The games, the programs, the capabilities – all so antiquated compared to today’s amazing machines – but it was enough to spark imaginations and send children of the eighties on a course that has made many of the leaders of today. In July, 1982, it was introduced to the public. Below is a video from the BBC as the old machine is introduced to today’s youth. Below the video we have some screen shots from the original brochure. Check out the specifications of the machines back then and think of how far…

It is important to keep your blog readers and website visitors interested in the information you share. Coming up with creative and eye-catching ways to grab the attention of online users is extremely crucial in having people visit and return to your site. Infographics are a great way to visually share data on a website or blog and they will keep your community interested in what you post. This infographic from Diyblogger comes to us via Used Cars Long Island and explores “The Infographic Life Cycle”. Click to enlarge. Hat Tips: Kia Vallejo…

School-aged children around the world at the turn of the millennium were really starting to get computerized. Parents were starting to spend so much time on their own computers that sharing with their friends was simply impractical. If they could afford it, they would often get their children their own computers. If they could really afford it, they would get their children high-end computers. If they were the world’s best parents, they would get their children this. Epic parents ruled. * * * (Via: Reddit)…

In a space close to home… the Internet can guide you to magical places that will fulfill your technological dreams and bring you closer to the future, today. Items that can aid in making your lifestyle more enjoyable and help you make your home fit your personality even more. Here are 10 cleverly designed items that will leave you drooling and yearning for their company. Prepare to have your mind blown.   1. Darth Vader Lamp Light the Force be with you. You totally saw that coming right? via: popgadget 2. e-Zip E750 Electric Scooter Go green with this electric scooter that can take you to work,…

The competition has been getting stronger. Despite continued domination by Apple in the tablet market with their single-size offering, rumors are spreading that they are considering a smaller version of the iPad to compete with the Amazon, Google, and Microsoft amongst others going after the cheaper tablet marketing. This would be a mistake. Instead of taking on the Google Nexus 7 (which started shipping last week), the Amazon Kindle Fire (with a new version expected in the 4th quarter this year), and other offerings with Android and Microsoft software, an “iPad mini” would do more to cannibalize…

On the surface, it may sound like a miscalculation by Apple to pull its products from the EPEAT green electronics certification program. With many large companies such as Ford, hundreds of schools, and the US government pushing EPEAT-certified electronics to be purchased in their various departments, it can be argued that Apple is cutting itself out of a large piece of the pie. They aren’t. Design over environmental certification will win out in the end and the company will continue to thrive. The release of their latest version of the Macbook Pro marked the end of the certification. They knew…

It’s just about time to pick up the suntan lotion, buy a pair of shades, and make plans to hit the road, the skies, the seas, or whatever form of travel will take us to our resting destination. It’s summer, and summer means vacation. Technology gives us the ability to streamline many of the preparatory and direct activities that go into vacationing. Apps from Trapster to TripIt and from iTranslate to iExit give you the ability to focus more and rest and relaxation and less on the mundane tasks that can make vacationing challenging. This infographic breaks down some of the best apps for summertime bliss….

Creating a responsive design for content-rich news websites can never be an easy task – at least not for those who are at the editorial end of it. While designers and developers can sift through various options of code and play with the perfect color for the navigation bar, the editorial end struggles with how and where they would want to present their content – never an easy task given the plethora of options available. Web-design along with content plays a very crucial role in visitor’s conversion, be it Ecommerce, Brand or Local business site. Initially opposed to constant changes and revamps…

Ever since mobile devices really started becoming a primary method of surfing the internet and performing various online tasks, experts have debated over whether businesses and organizations need mobile websites, mobile apps, or both to help their presence online. In many ways, it comes down to goals – is it bulk exposure or user stickiness that’s important? This infographic breaks down the statistics surrounding the two types of mobile engagement styles. Click to enlarge. From: Denver Honda Dealers Via: MDG Advertising Hat Tip: Honda Thomasville…