Have you noticed a lot of infographics online these days? In an effort to rise above the competition and bring more authenticity to data visualization, Belguim-based graphic design agency Coming Soon decided to construct some real-life XXXXL infographics 30 meters in length! Created for the therapeutic nanobodies company Ablynx‘s annual report, the “graphics” use 750… Continue reading How to Make an XXXXL Infographic in Real Life
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Google Is Preparing to Launch Ultra-Fast Fiber Service in 34 New Cities
Are you getting tired of slow internet speeds? Here’s good news for you: Google is looking to expand its ultra-fast fiber internet service into homes in 34 more U.S. cities, including San Jose, Atlanta and Nashville. The one-gigabit-a-second super fast internet service could become a viable business for Google as users crave faster speeds to… Continue reading Google Is Preparing to Launch Ultra-Fast Fiber Service in 34 New Cities
New York City, the New Host of the 2014 Winter Olympics
An emergency has occurred in Russia, and Sochi is unable to host the 2014 Winter Olympics.* As disruptive as this might be for athletes preparing for the Games, fortunately a group of speedy architects was able to recreate the Olympic courses in New York. The structures are certainly a sight to see, but space will… Continue reading New York City, the New Host of the 2014 Winter Olympics
‘Build With Chrome’ Makes Playing With Virtual LEGOs Fun, But It’s Not Quite Ready for Primetime
LEGOs have been entertaining the young at heart for more than 60 years; but it seems that in 2014, LEGOs will be making a comeback of sorts. The LEGO Movie that is set to hit theaters next month and, in the meantime, Google has released a Chrome app that lets us play with virtual LEGOs.… Continue reading ‘Build With Chrome’ Makes Playing With Virtual LEGOs Fun, But It’s Not Quite Ready for Primetime
Google’s Vision for the Home of the Future
After recently acquiring home automation company Nest, Google is on a quest to bring you the digitally connected home of the future. While Google has a wealth of data stored about our online behavior, this is its first foray into our offline lives. Imagine an intelligent thermostat that knew both when you were cold and… Continue reading Google’s Vision for the Home of the Future
See Your Face Replicated in a 500-sq-foot Pinscreen at the Sochi Olympics
Have you ever stuck your hand (or face) into a pinscreen half expecting to be stabbed by the pins, only to be thrilled by seeing the 3D replica of your body part? Somehow pinscreens never get old. But could you handle a pinscreen the size of a building? Reminding us of MIT’s interactive shapeshifting display,… Continue reading See Your Face Replicated in a 500-sq-foot Pinscreen at the Sochi Olympics
Visit an Upside Down House that Defies Gravity
When it comes to contemporary art and architecture, one exhibit in Russia is looking to completely turn the industry upside down. The All-Russia Exhibition Centre in Moscow allows home-goers to explore a uniquely inverted Shifted House that sits perfectly intact as if it were defying gravity! Inside the home, you’ll find the typical decorations of… Continue reading Visit an Upside Down House that Defies Gravity
The Best Design and Architecture Photos from Flickr in 2013
As we wrap up 2013, the fine folks at Flickr have put together a collection of the best design and architecture photos shared this year. Also, check out below Flickr’s spiffy new embed code for sharing Flickr pictures, which attributes the photographer and allows you to explore other images in their collections! To help you… Continue reading The Best Design and Architecture Photos from Flickr in 2013
