Japanese coffee vending machine shows its working process live on a LCD screen. The value of transparency and delays Is it even real? Is it fake? pre-recorded? Does it even matter? Does faux-transparency give real value to users, or is it just an entertaining way to pass the time?If the drink came out too quickly,... Continue Reading →
Amusing Offering: Metro Raves
Illegal Underground Drum and Bass Rave Featuring Harry Shotta@harryshotta Shuts down TFL This subway car hosts a Drum and bass rave. I wish every car on the subway had an unwritten and unenforced, but well-understood theme. For example: If you’re with small children, take car #2. If you have pets, car #3. If you’re single... Continue Reading →
Amusing Offering: Bar Rewards Responsible Patrons
A local bar puts these on windshields of vehicles left in their parking lot overnight. Design Considerations:How might we incentivize or reward good customer behaviors?
Amusing Offering: Evacuation Sculptures
(Originally published in June 2013) Don't Laugh, But A Single Artist Just Totally Outshined An Army Of Government Planners Each stainless steel statue is 14-feet-tall, weighs 800 lbs, and is meant to withstand 200 years of wear and tear. Designed by public artist Doug Kornfeld…in collaboration with FEMA, the Arts Council of New Orleans, and... Continue Reading →