Japan needs Help… Designers and artists are inventing new creative ways to do their part. For example James White created a minimalist poster available for sale at Signalnoise Store. All profits will be donated to help relief efforts…
I wish this was – in New Orleans
I wish this was is a project created by Candy Chang of Civic Center and launched in New Orleans. Thousands of free vinyl stickers were available in businesses around the city for people to use and express what they wish…
The ECONOMICS of HAPPINESS: a must-see film in 2011
The Economics of Happiness is a film I’m looking forward to in 2011. Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick and John Page are the filmmakers. The film synopsis and trailer present a clear idea about the sense of well-being: life is becoming…
Felicity – change your city change your life
The primary objective of the International Graphic Competition Felicity – change your city change your life is to promote a debate about life in the city and how to improve the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Five issues were addressed: the…
JR and the biggest art gallery in the world
JR is a French photographer and urban artist, he won the Ted Prize 2011. JR remains anonymous. His work mixes Art and Action, and talks about commitment, freedom, identity and limit. He exhibits his photographs in the biggest art gallery…
Asumaison, a different way to shop and socialise in the city
Asuman is a Milan based stylist and artisan. A year ago, she started Asumaison, a different way of shopping and socialising. The philosophy of Asumaison is based on alternative models of shopping, a kind of reaction against the industrial scale…
Better City, Better Life. The World Expo 2010 Declaration
The World Expo 2010, the first world expo in a developing country, took place in Shangai, China from May 1 to October 31. It was visited by 73 million people. The theme of Expo 2010 was “Better City Better Life”.…
KICKSTARTER, a new way to fund and follow creativity
. Kickstarter is the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world. It was selected by Time magazine as one of the best inventions of 2010. On kickstarter, anyone can donate to a project from creative fields such as…
Experiencing the English countryside at London Design Festival by Mara De Matteis
The London Design Festival, a nine days celebration of design, ended in September 26. The Festival is an alternative map of the city (where you can get lost!). It is a different way to enjoy London space and time, looking…
The numbers speak? 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale
29 August was the opening of the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale. More than 13.000 people visited the international exhibition in the first 10 days. In the 28th of October the number of visitors exceeded 100.000, and a record of 7660…
Bringing Local Villages in Italy Back to Life by Vanessa Uvoni
Albergo Diffuso is an Italian model of hospitality and a sustainable concept for territory development. Its main objective is to bring local villages and towns back to life by renovating existing structures, involving residents and using local products. The Albergo Diffuso means…