PocketNoodle

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Aurora

Aurora - Web interface concept from Adaptive Path that explores “new ways people could interact with the Web in the future based on projected technological trends and real-world scenarios”. Designed as part of the Mozilla Labs concept browser series, Aurora is designed around four themes: Context awareness, natural interaction, continuity and multi-user applications. HD versions of the series of videos can be found here.
Britain from above - New series from the BBC exploring the topography of Britain using satellite technology and aerial photography. Starts Sunday 10th August. Preview.
Incredible satellite images of earth via Environmental Graffiti

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

EcoZoo

The Eco Zoo - Amazing flash website which uses a custom 3D engine and a pop-up book metaphor for navigation
Good article on the Adaptive Path’s MySpace revamp over at Wired’s Web Monkey

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

R2D2

Pentragram discuss their work on the new brand identity for AkzoNobel
If I had some spare time I’d spend it on these two projects. A paper V12 four-stroke Engine and R2D2
Kids on decks, rocking the house
Guardian article covering the recent MySpace redesign which focus on usability, interaction and a ‘more intuitive, customisable, and private experience’. Be interesting to see if they’ve made changes to the underlying structural code which has always been a mess and whether they’re going to migrate their backend from Coldfusion.

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Infographic

Great collection of infographics covering all aspects of SEO from Elliance.
Adapting Websites to Users. Interesting article on realtime website changes (morphing) made to fit the cognitive style of the user. Apparently it’s been tested on a prototype for British Telecom.
OS Openspace - Javascript based API from the Ordnance Survey

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Big Ideas (don't get any)

Big Ideas (don’t get any). James Houston’s entry for Radiohead’s Nude remix contest put together using a Sinclair ZX Spectrum (Guitars), an Epson Dot Matrix (Drums), a HP Scanjet (Bass) and a hard drive array (Vocals/FX).
That design is money! - A look at the work behind the new UI for Wells Fargo’s touchscreen ATM upgrade
Carlos Segura’s Cartype gets a redesign. It’s a great resource for anyone interested in automobilia and car typography.