very cool site

worth a look, has lots of issues on behaviours, aging,sensory design, interfaces and more have a look.

http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/elasticmind/

Curious

http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=91

dana centre for the elderly

Keeping Your Marbles
25 March 2008, 19:00 - 20:30Think long term. Over a million people are likely to be afflicted by dementia in the UK by 2025. Will you be one of them? Talk to scientists researching Alzheimer’s disease, and find out how to keep your brain healthy as you age.

dana centre

Scared of Socialising
19 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30For most people social situations are fun, but for some they're a terrifying ordeal. Social phobia is a deep-seated fear that can make it hard to live a normal life, but there are ways to cope. Join us to find out more.

Really good lectures/talks, keep an eye on these chaps, well worth a look.

http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events

bike seat

what do you think? intereasting or abit of over design?

http://www.dieprototypen.de/

detail

http://www.dieprototypen.de/

Marker rendering techniques

thougth this might be useful chaps, remember that making a prototype usually solves problems quicker.

http://www.designertechniques.com/tutorials/allanmacdonaldquicktip01-page1.htm

Condoms for NY

Designer Yves Behar has created a new look for New York City condoms and condom dispensers, in a bid to encourage New Yorkers to ‘get some’ safely.
Behar, founder of San Francisco design group Fuseproject, was appointed by New York City’s Health Department to make the brand design-friendly and approachable.
Behar says, ‘Good design can help bring condoms out of the closet.’
The NYC Condom’s new look, including fresh packaging design for its wrappers and an elegant new dispenser, were created simultaneously by the group.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/condoms/condoms-how.shtml

http://www.designweek.co.uk/Articles/137570/Yves+Behar+redesigns+New+York+City+condom+brand+.html

packaging

Today more than 673 million people worldwide are older than 60 years of age. In addition, the aging of the world’s population is on the increase. This population development brings with it a corresponding increase in the importance placed on the needs of older people. Society’s adjustment to these needs will become an issue.

This will only be able to be done via the design of products that are able to take into consideration the needs of consumers of every age. The focus of the project Packaging Design 4 All was the design of product packaging that allowed older people to remain independent, irrespective of their age and physical condition.

http://www.dddddesign.de/PACKAGING%20DESIGN%204%20ALL.html

Suicide rate drops in young men

The suicide rate among young men in England and Wales is at the lowest level for 30 years, say researchers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7244486.stm

'Retrain ex-troops' as teachers

Ex-servicemen and women should be retrained as teachers to bring military style discipline to tough inner city schools, a think tank has said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7245122.stm

Robots could reduce animal tests

US scientists are taking the first step towards testing potentially hazardous chemicals on cells grown in a laboratory, without using live animals.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7246108.stm

home made gym

Green warriors have their green fitness club. Where? In Spain, in Valdespino de Somoza, in the countryside of Leon. It’s there where some Spanish villagers have built a low-tech green gym area called Lumen. Don’t expect to meet steamy trainers, listen to trendy music, or carry heart beat tracker. There, you get in shape by playing with exercise machines made from a worn car battery, tree branches, boots, rocks or concrete.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://cocolico.info/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/fitness-lumen.jpg&imgrefurl=http://cocolico.info/design/category/diy/&h=350&w=350&sz=53&hl=en&start=23&tbnid=8LZhEZHPbYxs5M:&tbnh=120&tbnw=120&prev=/images?q=motobike+boots&start=21&gbv=2&ndsp=21&hl=en&sa=N

Britain 'is true Prozac Nation'

Britain is a "Prozac Nation" facing a crisis in mental health care, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg will warn.

Can design help these issues?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7233169.stm

Drive to curb teen pregnancy rate

Young people are to be offered a much broader range of contraception in a drive to bring down England's high teenage pregnancy rate

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7230013.stm

Public asked to check on children

People are to be taught how to spot children who are at risk and report their concerns to the authorities. A government strategy says keeping children in England safe is fundamental to their happiness and school results.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7227228.stm

Water interaction

12 May: Wet Sounds Festival
Wet Sounda, 211 Dalston Lane, London E8 1HL - Google Maps
Email: wetsounds@newtoy.orgWebsite: www.newtoy.org/MENU6.swfWebsite:

www.newtoy.org

Open call for proposals for audio content for a unique underwater sound festival touring nationwide in the UK and possible International festivals. Looking for sounds that depict undersea life and human interaction with water.

Service

http://www.dominos.com/home/tracker/pizzatracker.jsp
Service in the states, worth a look.

when Rob is in this week

hey guys,

I will be in the studio this friday 8th of Feb from 3:00 - 5:30 if you wish to discuss marks or you want a hand with your folio or anything like that.

Rob