The book lays bare the interconnectedness of the visual world, spanning time and geography and bridging hundreds of seemingly unrelated subjects. The post Graphic: 500 Designs That Matter Is Like Time Travel for Design Nerds appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreHypnotic Animations Show Why Trees Depend on Forest Fires
Fire ecology is a big topic. Eleanor Lutz, the infographic maker of the <em>Tabletop Whale</em> blog, breaks it down. The post Hypnotic Animations Show Why Trees Depend on Forest Fires appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreSomeone Finally Mapped Cape Town’s Bewildering Taxi Network
For decades, Cape Town’s commuters have learned to navigate the city’s vast informal taxi network by word of mouth. Now they have a map. The post Someone Finally Mapped Cape Town’s Bewildering Taxi Network appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Brilliant Drone That’ll Deliver Medicine—Then Rot Away
The origami-like Apsara delivery drone is made of scored and laser-cut cardboard sheets that take about an hour to fold and tape together. The post The Brilliant Drone That’ll Deliver Medicine—Then Rot Away appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreVirtual Singapore Looks Just Like Singapore IRL—But With More Data
The island city-state’s simulated version of itself is scheduled to be up and running by the end of the year. The post Virtual Singapore Looks Just Like Singapore IRL—But With More Data appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Secret to Hacking Ikea Furniture Is More Ikea Furniture, Says Ikea
For years, consumers have for years turned to IkeaHackers for tips on modifying their furniture. Now, the flat-pack giant wants in on the DIY-game. The post The Secret to Hacking Ikea Furniture Is More Ikea Furniture, Says Ikea appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreClassy-as-Hell Dentist Offices We Wouldn’t Actually Dread Visiting
Clinical environments are out. Warm, Scandinavian spaces are in. The post Classy-as-Hell Dentist Offices We Wouldn’t Actually Dread Visiting appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Nerdy Charm of Artisanal, Hand-Drawn Infographics
Computers? Pah. These designers craft beautiful infographics by hand. The post The Nerdy Charm of Artisanal, Hand-Drawn Infographics appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Secret to a Happy, Healthy City? Places for People to Protest
Why open public spaces are good for your body, mind, soul, and democratic ideals. The post The Secret to a Happy, Healthy City? Places for People to Protest appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreNetflix’s Abstract Peers Into the Lives of Rock-Star Designers
The new documentary show tries to demystify the process of creating the look and feel of the world. The post Netflix’s Abstract Peers Into the Lives of Rock-Star Designers appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
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