A great article on the concept of co-production – where it came from, how it works, how it differs from co-design or experience-led design (UX design). I particularly respect the section where the author recognizes the challenges (and sometimes failures) when using these approaches.
Source: Co-production, co-design and co-creation: what is the difference?
The world’s cities aren’t very mentally healthy. People who reside in cities are more likely to develop depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia than those living in the countryside. No matter where you live, at least one in four people will have a mental illness in their lifetime, and everyone suffers from mental-health problems such as low…
via Mental-health issues can’t be solved by psychologists alone—city design can help, too — Quartz
-From C.Juma
Nigerian and Chadian officials are seeking $50 billion for a major water diversion project to replenish Lake Chad. This is nearly twice the annual GDP of Uganda. But it’s understandable, the lake has shrunk by nearly 90% between 1963 and today. The plan involves diverting water from the Oubangi River in Central Africa to replenish…
I absolutely loved this description of creativity in design by Anne Quinto for Quartz “A designer’s creativity is always directed—the quest is to materialize elegant ideas to beautiful forms.” An interesting read.
There’s drama behind every designed object. Design is the animating force behind brands, buildings and interfaces, and so an engrossing series that explains to a general audience what actually goes on behind the scenes was long overdue. Many designers hoped that Netflix’s Abstract: The Art of Design (released Feb. 10) would do for design what…
via Netflix’s new design series spreads the wrong idea about design — Quartz
City Bus on Vancouver Street (about mid-1950s) Distinctive industrial design reveals itself in many ways and, when done well, can be a genuine pleasure to take in. While the specialness of such design is often difficult to see in our contemporary surroundings, its otherwise subtle impact jumps out when looking back at vintage images. A […]
Finding free and legal images to accompany your web content has never been difficult, thanks to Creative Commons. The nonprofit organization offers copyright licenses that creators can use to share their work more broadly, while putting them in control of where and how their work can be used, how it should be attributed and more.…
via Creative Commons unveils a new photo search engine with filters, lists & social sharing — TechCrunch
Such an interesting case – have a look back at the arguments and articles published before the verdict…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with Samsung in its big-money smartphone patent fight with Apple, throwing out an appeals court ruling that said the South Korean company had to pay a $399 million penalty to its American rival for copying key iPhone designs. The justices in their 8-0 ruling sent the […]
via Supreme Court rules for Samsung in smartphone fight with Apple — The Crusader Journal
Silicon Valley has developed a special affinity for all things food: meal kits, plant-based burgers, newfangled food delivery services. But the growth demands on the typical tech startup don’t necessarily square with the needs of food-based companies. Catering to venture capitalists (paywall) often drives startup founders to prioritize fast growth to capture new markets. That…
via It’s dangerous for all of us when food companies are also tech startups — Quartz
Google Scholar is an easy way to scour scientific papers, conference proceedings, and books—but it’s not always accurate. The most cited scientist of all time is “et al.,” according to Google Scholar. That’s the Latin abbreviation used in research to indicate that a group of other scientists contributed to the paper. The phrase is shortened from “et […]
via The most cited scientist on Google Scholar isn’t a person — Quartz
Pretty much 100 percent of my generation is obsessed with Instagram. Unfortunately, I left the platform (sorry all) back in 2015. Simple reason, I am way too indecisive about which photos to post and what pithy caption to give them. Fortunately, with ample spare time, those who share my problem can now use an image captioning model…
via Google open sources image captioning model in TensorFlow — TechCrunch
