Miscellaneous: OBlog
Week in Review: 06.09.12
This week on Design Observer
Michael Bierut professed his
love for the 80s.
David Heyman asked about the "
radical aesthetic potential" of sustainable design.
John Thackara explained why
your white t-shirt is destroying the planet.
Rick Poynor introduced us to Erik Nitsche's
History of the Machine.
Lance Hosey wondered if new technology — cleaner energy, advanced materials, etc. — will actually help us to
live more lightly on the planet.
Rob Walker wants us to consider that
thinking of the worst could create the most positive outcome.
Accidental Mysteries explored the world of (very expensive)
marbles.
And
OBlog showed us what
31,000 flights over Holland looks like.
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