China Launches 3D Newspapers

3D newspapers are the rage in China. I hate this 3D fad but is there something to it? Is this really the future of all media? With the way 3D is currently executed I see it more as ornament on over stylized objects instead of looking at the root of design. Do designers really need to fall to this level of entertainment or do others see 3D as just a gimmick to sell new TVs and hike up the movie prices?

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Dynamic Wallpaper

The concept asks if your wallpaper visualized your energy use, would you use less energy? Its a great concept, but I think they executed it backwards. As the power consumption increases the patterns grow on the walls which some are incredibly beautiful leaving me wanting to keep them on. They could be really ugly but then I wouldn't want to purchase that wallpaper in the first place. On the other hand, what if the beautiful wallpaper pattern turned boring or faded away until the lights were turned off?

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Nokia Kinetic (Concept)

There are lots of ways we interact with our phone from how we hold it, where we put it, and what we do to either avoid it or keep it prominent in our minds. This phone uses the idea of placement to interact with the phone. Keeping it upright keeps the phone in use and the screen at easy access, or by placing it down puts the phone on away. Good idea?

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Aqua Tower

Don't post architecture often but this tower in Chicago is pretty stunning.

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Unique and Awesome Calander App

The application uses icons placed around a clock to tell you what you have to do when. Might not be the most practical for busy people, or anybody, but its visually way more interesting than the app you're currently using.

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Windows 7 PHONE (Engadget Review)

If you're like me and interested in switching off the iPhone or you just want to follow major updates in the cellphone industry then this is worth a read (although a long one). Skip to the bottom for the wrap-up. Seems like Microsoft hasn't learned any lessons from releasing other major products too early *cough*vista*cough*

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Wired.com Breaks Down AT&T and Apple

Wired.com goes into the AT&T network meltdown and how Apple and AT&T have existed together and explaining how the relationship has not always been one of love.

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Tarp Wave is Awesome

Just watch the video.

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Jonathan Ive talks with Core77 about the iPhone 4

The whole article is worth a read, but anything Jonathan Ive says usually is. His discussion about how important materials are and how designers need to be far more hands on with the design as opposed to living in a CAD world hits close to home. I've had a boss who could not have agreed with this concept less and I couldn't stand it.

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Blogs You Need to Follow

The two blogs below are from my fellow friends and incredibly talented designers Nathan Lucero and Carlos Mendez. Please take a moment of your time and see what they have to say and view their talented work.

Carlos Mendez: Website | Blog
Nathan Lucero: Website | Blog