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Examples of Design for Desirability

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Pling | the old is new again

Pling is a recently released app that I’ve found myself using a lot lately (as you can tell from my screenshots). Rather than sending texts, it allows me to have a conversation through short audio cli

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Despite the prevalence of social media, email is one of the best ways to share photos, videos, and articles. However, with the sheer number of emails we are bombarded with on by a daily basis, our “in

UP by Jawbone

The UP band is an interesting concept overall. I’m technically able to do everything it’s capable of with other applications and products. I can track my movement with a pedometer, sleep patterns with

Skeuomorphism | Endearing or Tacky?

I just recently got to browsing Fast Company’s website, and I ran across a huge debate over “skeuomorphism” in user interface design. While I’d never heard the term, I am definitely familiar with what

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Chicago O’Hare’s Underground Light Sculpture

As I was passing through the Chicago O’Hare airport on my way back from spring break, I got to walk through this tunnel in Terminal 1. It’s an expansive tunnel of moving walkways that pass below the t

Mailbox | The Email Messiah?

I think someone mentioned this on the first day of class before, but I had no idea what the app was. That is, until I recently bought into the trend and am finally near the beginning of what was once

What I’ve Got: (Some) Crimson Op-Eds

While they’re not viral on a global or national scale, op-eds in the Harvard Crimson newspaper often become viral on a local scale among undergrads here. The “Most Read” sidebar on the Crimson’s websi

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Penna is a modern interpretation of the classic quill. The sleek design brings a touch of elegance to any writing. It carries an air of nostalgia, making the old new again. And unlike an actual feathe

Viral Infographic | PUT A STACHE ON IT

Let’s face it. Whether you like it or not, mustaches are everywhere. I’m not talking about the upper lip garnishes embodied by Ron Swanson. Even more popular than in its facial hair form, the icon of

Challenge 7: Thanks Mints

Retail packaging and branding have been at the forefront of American icons for years. And yet when you get a check at a restaurant, you still get a boring old peppermint. Why hasn’t the after-dinner m

Product Packaging | Tasty Burger Wrappers

I finally went to Tasty Burger the other day, and I think I enjoyed the wrapper even more than the burger itself. I loved the design. They are made so that a small portion of the wrapper folds down, e

Bluth’s Frozen Bananas

A brand new season of Arrested Development is set to be released on Netflix on May 26th. That alone has fans such as myself reeling with anticipation. Yet as the TV series is not going to be on FOX or

Method Laundry Detergent | attention to detail

Method has done an incredible job of creating a name for itself. Every aspect of the laundry detergent is designed for the user’s experience, taking into account the desires and motivations of each co

Design Museum Boston | Street Seats

Design Museum Boston has a new public exhibit out at the Fort Point Channel. It features 17 public benches, the highlights of over 170 entries submitted to their design challenge. The exhibit provides