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  • 5 Editor's Pick Culture Cast February 2012 Events

    Culture Cast February 2012

    While the month of February is most commonly known for Valentine's Day (Feb 14), Groundhog Day (Feb 16), Mardi Gras (Feb 21) and Black History Month, the following dates are some of this months other culturally relevant things to look forward to.

    15 weeks ago / 1,744 views
  • Editor's Pick Culture Cast April 2012 Events

    Culture Cast April 2012

    Alas, the month of general Tom Foolery (April Fool’s Day) has arrived. But beyond the infamous day of pranks and tricks, it appears April is rounding out to be a month of Kings. From the design world, to the sports arena, someone will be anointed the new number one by the time we reach the tail end of 2012’s first quarter.

    7 weeks ago / 1,526 views
  • 4 Editor's Pick Culture Cast March 2012 Events

    Culture Cast March 2012

    Depending what matters to you the most, March can be treasured for a couple of things such as March Madness (13th) and St. Patrick’s Day (17th). After all, who doesn't cherish a month worth of college basketball and/or a polishing a pint or three (or five) at your local pub?

    12 weeks ago / 1,477 views
  • 2 Clear for the iPhone (Coming Soon) Technology

    Clear for the iPhone (Coming Soon)

    Clear is a task/to-do iPhone app that represents the next generation of apps whose minimalistic design is as much a part of the app as the idea it's based upon.

    16 weeks ago / 1,401 views
  • Editor's Pick The Galileo: An iOS controlled iPhone stand designed by Mottr Technology

    The Galileo: An iOS controlled iPhone stand designed by Mottr

    From the makers of the Reddot award-winning Gorilapod comes their latest invention–The Galileo, an iOS controlled tripod.

    8 weeks ago / 1,293 views
  • Stacking Green House by Vo Trong Nghia Co. Architecture

    Stacking Green House by Vo Trong Nghia Co.

    A good architect will take cues from a project's surroundings–be it scale, material, colour, etc.–to design a building that acknowledges both the present and future possibilities. Clearly, Vo Trong Nghia Co. are such architects.

    11 weeks ago / 1,058 views
  • Samsung Note 10.1 Tablet Technology

    Samsung Note 10.1 Tablet

    What was penned (no pun intended) as a cross breed between a phone and a tablet, Samsung has expanded its Note line, to what was a rather large smartphone, into an appropriate size 10.1 tablet.

    12 weeks ago / 1,036 views
  • Paper: An iOS app designed to re-invent drawing on a tablet Technology

    Paper: An iOS app designed to re-invent drawing on a tablet

    Made exclusively for Apple's iPad, the newly minted "Paper" app aims to be the perfect marriage of technology and traditional illustration for today's modern creative.

    8 weeks ago / 941 views
  • Editor's Pick Culture Cast May 2012 Events

    Culture Cast May 2012

    Although The Kentucky Derby and NBA playoffs are the talk of the month, there is a lot to look forward to besides your usual rants at the bar. Jam packed with festivals and exhibits to keep you busy, the official month to honour thy baby mother is rounding out to be a memorable one.

    3 weeks ago / 871 views
  • 2 Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!) by George Lois Books

    Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!) by George Lois

    George Lois, a master communicator and advertising maven is set to release a book fittingly titled, "Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!)"

    15 weeks ago / 860 views
  • Editor's Pick Apartment by Metaform Architects Architecture

    Apartment by Metaform Architects

    It's difficult finding ill, mid-rise buildings in an urban context, so when I find something well thought out and executed as this apartment by Metaform Architects, I need to share it.

    9 weeks ago / 736 views
  • Inspiration Headphones by Monster Cable Technology

    Inspiration Headphones by Monster Cable

    Former Beats by Dre manufacturer Monster unveils their own high-end audio headphones called, "Inspiration".

    18 weeks ago / 701 views
  • Incase Sonic Headphones win Red Dot Award Technology

    Incase Sonic Headphones win Red Dot Award

    When Incase first stepped into the audio market, many people–ourselves included–were skeptical as to whether or not it would be the right move. But nothing silences the critics better than winning awards. Especially a Red Dot.

    9 weeks ago / 661 views
  • 1 Acquired Taste Magazine: Issue Two Food & Drink

    Acquired Taste Magazine: Issue Two

    ACQ's second issue is for “first time foodies and experienced connoisseurs alike” taking you through the “intersection where food culture meets design, art, architecture, fashion, film and music.”

    15 weeks ago / 658 views
  • 1 Nikon D800 Technology

    Nikon D800

    It's hard to get a true understanding of how good this camera is by simply reading its spec sheet. Fortunately, we here at Inqmind have been shooting with it's predecessor (the D700) since its release in 2008, and have been excitedly waiting for this day for a long time.

    15 weeks ago / 610 views
  • Moses Bridge by RO&AD Architects Architecture

    Moses Bridge by RO&AD Architects

    The Moses Bridge by RO&AD Architects was a finalist in the 2011 Dutch Design Awards and it’s easy to see why. The bridge traverses a moat and connects to various running and walking trails in Halsteren, Netherlands, where fortresses date back to the 17th Century.

    16 weeks ago / 607 views
  • Endemico Resguardo Silvestre Hotel by Gracia Studio Architecture

    Endemico Resguardo Silvestre Hotel by Gracia Studio

    Endemico Resguardo Silvestre hotel–located in Valle de Guadalupe (Mexico’s historic wine country)–attempts to balance sustainability with luxury. A juxtaposition that may seem like an oxymoron at first, but the architects have done an admirable job nonetheless.

    11 weeks ago / 605 views
  • Nike+ Fuelband Technology

    Nike+ Fuelband

    Nike+ recently unveiled a unique device that will help reach your health and fitness goals. Boasting a clean and easy to use design, Nike is the latest to release a fitness data tracking gadget which conveniently wraps around your wrist.

    17 weeks ago / 586 views
  • The Tverrfjellhyttan by Snohetta Architecture

    The Tverrfjellhyttan by Snohetta

    Architects are often asked to create a design that responds to the context of the surroundings. If it wasn't obvious, the Tverrfjellhytta by Snøhetta responds to a place of natural legend, a mountain range which is home to one of the last roaming areas for wild reindeer in Europe.

    10 weeks ago / 552 views
  • Sony Z Series Mobile Media Player Technology

    Sony Z Series Mobile Media Player

    Sony recently unveiled their latest mp3 player equipped with wi-fi and bluetooth capabilities and the first mobile dual core processor. It's also packed with 3 internal memory options of 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB to house your media files, answering your need to stay online while on the go.

    17 weeks ago / 550 views
  • Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Architecture

    Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum

    This is why certain countries just kill it. They don’t take anything in the public eye for granted, not a bench, a garbage can or a bridge. The Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum by Kengo Kuma is the embodiment of that spirit.

    13 weeks ago / 543 views
  • Slinky Springs Bridge by Tobias Rehberger Architecture

    Slinky Springs Bridge by Tobias Rehberger

    I bet the concept of the Slinky was crazy when it first came out as a toy in the 1940's, as it was completely outside of the box thinking. So designing a bridge after that ubiquitous toy today is even more crazy. Which is precisely why I like this bridge so much.

    9 weeks ago / 535 views
  • 2 How 30 Great Ads Were Made by Eliza Williams Books

    How 30 Great Ads Were Made by Eliza Williams

    The beauty of a great advertising is bearing witness to the final product, but hardly are we exposed to the inner workings of how it all comes together. This book takes you behind the scenes during the production of 30 of the most famous commercials to date.

    11 weeks ago / 532 views
  • Plywood: Material, Process and Form Exhibit at MoMA Design

    Plywood: Material, Process and Form Exhibit at MoMA

    The relatively recent passing of designer Sori Yanagi (1915-2011) is another reason prompting me to visit MoMA’s “Plywood: Material, Process and Form” exhibit before it ends on Feb 27, 2012.

    15 weeks ago / 531 views