http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog redesign the world Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's like OneLaptopPerChild (OLPC) meets some ultra-thin net book. This web book functions as a laptop and a folded easel, and offers a ton of different usage scenarios, as well as simple sleek interface. Pentagram's NYC shop designed everything form the GUI to the packaging. Droolzzzz!! In fact, the lead ... http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog/2009/11/06/the-litl-webook-that-sits-up/ Why can't all desktops automatically look and feel like this, no customization necessary? http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog/2009/11/05/an-enigma-wrapped-in-windows-makes-a-beautiful-desktop/ 140-characters can be special. [http://www.twitclipart.com/] http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog/2009/09/02/twitclipart/ I don't think this was based on any kind of solid research, but I do love a very broad, rich color pallet as much as the next guy. Created by the Antrepo, a visual design agency. [http://www.a2591.com/2009/03/what-is-color-of-internet.html] http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog/2009/08/31/color-ofthe-internet/ [click image to zoom] An awesome idea for a MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) iPhone App. Allow people to turn on an app, walk around, and create shareable art from their walking journey. Geolocation visuals. It's a great idea because it fits the brand, provides a takeaway, for an art-loving, tech ... http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog/2009/08/27/moma-iphone-app-geoart/ A beautiful visualization on the NYTimes today from survey data of how Americans spend their time: sleep, working, eating, watching TV, etc. You can sort by age group, employment, education, and more. I love the simple animated transition when you click through different filters. And how the color and layout ... http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog/2009/08/18/the-new-york-times-needs-a-redesign/ All things said are permanent on the web, but the stream of consciousness is ever changing. At any given moment, a new trend or news story can explode like wild fire, and the network of consciousness will reshape around the new idea. I think there are great ideas to come ... http://www.annoyingdesign.org/blog/2009/08/11/summer-of-awesome-ideas-july-09/