Posted by Nate Jacobson on Tue, 24 Aug 2010
A fascinating exploration of the art of origami, Between the Folds features exquisite works of paper art and philosophical musings on the challenge and meaning of this at once analytic and creative art form. It's available now via Netflix streaming.
Posted by Nate Jacobson on Tue, 24 Aug 2010
How to introduce Dieter Rams, one of the most influential designers of the 20th century — one whose clear visual language has not only defined product design for decades, but also our fundamental understanding of design's potential and function?
Posted by Nate Jacobson on Sun, 22 Aug 2010
Josiah Wedgwood's mass produced medallions of an African slave with the words, "Am I not a man and a brother?", were a powerful influence in turning the tide in Great Britain against slavery. A few, well-chosen words can change the world.
Posted by Nate Jacobson on Thu, 22 Jul 2010
The art of slow reading. We need to return to a practice of stopping while we read, turning ideas over in our minds, exploring the depths of thought...