Emily Pilloton’s new book showcases 100 of the world’s most ingenious design creations that will improve the quality of life in both developed and undeveloped nations. Pushing the point that the way forward is to create tools that will help to change the world, the former Inhabitat editor and founder of Project H, a socially-conscious design firm, challengers designers to think of themselves as design activists and not just creators of “stuff”. Creations range from all-terrain wheelchairs to more efficient water transport systems. It’s a very interesting book that provides some much needed optimism for the future. You can re-order from Amazon.
This has to be one of the coolest websites around. Coolhunting is an independent web page dedicated to art, culture and design. Daily updates bring you features on ideas and products that have to do with the world of fashion, technology, design, art, museums and culture.
The name Coolhunting is a marketing word from the 90’s that makes reference to a breed of marketing professionals know as coolhunters who were responsible for monitoring and reporting on changes in cultural trends.
The website also features weekly videos that spotlight the people behind the designs, giving you an inside look at the creators behind them. Some of the more popular topics include accessories, travel, New York, MoMa, technology and furniture.
Even if you’re not searching for anything specific it’s full of cool and interesting reviews on design products, museum exhibitions, music releases and fashion updates.
