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Re: The Hidden Design Genius of Airport Runways

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 22 May 2014 09:03:24 -0000

I'm the writer and missed that, but thanks for the tip—super interesting!

Re: This Harvard Prof’s Printed Batteries Could Revolutionize Our Gadgets

Joseph Flaherty — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:06:26 -0000

Others consider it a very old word, dating from somewhere between 1580 and 1755, usually in reference to garments which are tailored for a specific patron. Sort of like these batteries that would be tailored for a very specific purpose...

Re: A New Workplace Manifesto: In Praise Of Freedom, Time, Space, And Working Remotely

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:16:36 -0000

100% agree—I've written 50+ stories for Wired about big Kickstarter successes and the through line is a complete embrace of this model. There is usually a core team in an office, or garage, but they are creating deep partnerships with other remote teams or individuals—all while producing AMAZING products.

KS is an interesting lab since few of the people who enjoy outsized successes realize how big their projects are going to get and are forced to form what are functionally companies, even if they were only intended to be projects.

This will be a fascinating trend to watch unfold.

Re: Watch: This Translucent Ruler Animates Math Homework

Joseph Flaherty — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:45:59 -0000

I'll be here all week, please tip your waitress :)

Re: Shear Genius! Clever Clippers Cut Perfectly Straight Lines

Joseph Flaherty — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:25:16 -0000

You're right, that they cut smoothly, but I think making them straight is still a challenge. Perhaps your way MORE competent than your giving yourself credit for!

Re: Shear Genius! Clever Clippers Cut Perfectly Straight Lines

Joseph Flaherty — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:24:14 -0000

Ah, I forgot they had a crowdsourcing initiative. That's an awesome idea, thanks for sharing!

Re: 3 Key Design Ideas Behind Soma’s Reinvention of the Brita Water Filter

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:39:36 -0000

Carbon footprint is just one measure of sustainability. Looked at through a solid waste management lens the glass can profitably recycled, the plastic will sit in a landfill for millennia. The disposable is compostable, so not a huge burden there either. The urology issue is more a matter of taste :)

Re: 3 Key Design Ideas Behind Soma’s Reinvention of the Brita Water Filter

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:37:17 -0000

Hi Sebastian! In the last paragraph the CEO mentions chlorine, lead, arsenic, and chromium.

Re: Watch: Lego’s New Museum Will Be Q-Bert’s Dream House

Joseph Flaherty — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:04:08 -0000

I actually asked Lego about this and they declined to comment, though they did say that the architectural firm tried to build the structure using their principles.

Re: Fast, Furious, and Fiery — How Hollywood Designs High Octane Explosions

Joseph Flaherty — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:35:54 -0000

Nope — The F&F6 cleared $1B globally in under a week http://www.latimes.com/ente... It may not be your cup of tea, but it seems to have struck a chord!

Re: These Fan-Made Movie Prop Replicas Are Better Than Real

Joseph Flaherty — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:15:40 -0000

He's pretty well known in the industry, he made the rifles that were used in the live action Mass Effect commercials. His blog is definitely worth following as well.

Re: Type Cast — How New Technology is Reinventing Typography

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:10:45 -0000

Just curious, can you tell me why these fonts are "amateur"? They seem pretty strong?

http://www.losttype.com/fon...
http://www.losttype.com/fon...
http://www.losttype.com/fon...
http://www.losttype.com/fon...
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Re: Type Cast — How New Technology is Reinventing Typography

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:10:00 -0000

After a quick look, these all seem pretty solid considering they're free. Is there a reason why these are bad in your estimation?

http://www.losttype.com/fon...
http://www.losttype.com/fon...
http://www.losttype.com/fon...
http://www.losttype.com/fon...
http://www.losttype.com/fon...

Re: Hardware startups

Joseph Flaherty — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:38:46 -0000

I'm not sure there will ever be a pure AWS analog in manufacturing, but http://www.dragoninnovation... is pretty close to offering "Manufacturing as a Service." They've helped Pebble, MakerBot, Sifteo, Romotive, and dozens of other companies make it to the market more efficiently than if they'd run solo. I wrote this story about them at Wired (http://www.wired.com/design...

Re: Type Cast — How New Technology is Reinventing Typography

Joseph Flaherty — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:49:00 -0000

Though he's being trollish, it's an opinion held by some prominent designers. Massimo Vignelli says a designer should be able to get by with just 5 typefaces. http://www.valcasey.com/web...

Re: Type Cast — How New Technology is Reinventing Typography

Joseph Flaherty — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:46:46 -0000

That's my fault, he spelled it correctly. Fixed, thanks!

Re: $20 Design Classes Make Art School Affordable

Joseph Flaherty — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:35:34 -0000

Good point, what I thought was cool about SkillShare vs. Lynda was that the designers had some serious cred. People from Kickstarter, Johnny Cupcakes, and Nike. In addition to learning a thing or two, designers would be able to potentially network into a new job.

Re: $20 Design Classes Make Art School Affordable

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:03:55 -0000

Thanks Jeremy!

Re: $20 Design Classes Make Art School Affordable

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:03:48 -0000

He does sell a few million dollars of products every year :)

Re: Lego Taps the Best Indie Bricklayers to Design Its Next Kit

Joseph Flaherty — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:13:56 -0000

Created in America for sure, but Apple/McDonalds are both global players. 7-11 is actually owned by A Japanese company. Dunkin Donuts was owned by a French PE firm for a long while. More international than they might appear at first blush!

Re: Lego Taps the Best Indie Bricklayers to Design Its Next Kit

Joseph Flaherty — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:10:30 -0000

Thanks for the note — The correction has been made.

Re: Lego Taps the Best Indie Bricklayers to Design Its Next Kit

Joseph Flaherty — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:10:03 -0000

My art history professor would be furious with me. Thanks for the note and the correction has been made!

Re: Hey Jetsetter: 9 Stunning Next-Gen Airports Prepare for Flight

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:47:21 -0000

Allow us a little dramatic license :) I'm curious what the local take on the project is? Is this quote a fair summation? "With a new rendered image appearing every week, the competition for the future of the London-area airport hubs has descended into surreal farce".

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/a...

Re: Hey Jetsetter: 9 Stunning Next-Gen Airports Prepare for Flight

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:45:09 -0000

Corrected, with apologies.

Re: Beer Maker Builds a Raspberry Pi Tap List for his Home Brews

Joseph Flaherty — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:46:37 -0000

That's a great line :)