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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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

OBlog is our editors' blog — with contributions by Michael Bierut, William Drenttel, Jessica Helfand, Julie Lasky, Betsy Vardell, Nancy Levinson, and Josh Wallaert.


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