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Yes, I think the Lytro Camera will have a big impact on how we take photos. No, I don't believe this will replace more traditional cameras... I surely want one and can imagine whole lot of photo-projects I'd like to do with one of these. As with different types of technology I already use for photography (instant film, medium/35mm film, SLR -micro 4/3 and compact digital photography), I think Lytro will add a special something and for sure will offer a big crouch to those that systematically take out-of-focus photos.
Apart from the technology and the concept of not having to focus anymore, I find the form factor and interface of the camera very innovative: a quite bare (I'd rather say "pure") squared tube with just two buttons (on/off ; shutter), a touch-sensitive optical zoom slider and a multitouch screen. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these!
Watch the demo at Asia D: All Things Digital conference (Hong Kong, October 2011)
Once upon a time you had tech-looking speakers and I liked them. Now, I appreciate quite more objects that blend harmoniously into its environment... with great looks and great tech under the hood. The Libratone products challenge the traditional look&feel of traditional speakers to create a luxurious experience. Aslo the innovative "milk jar" shape make them practical to be moved around (they are wireless so no audio cables needed).
Great sound doesn't have to come from big black boxes. Think of Libratone Beat as a modern piece of Scandinavian furniture. Simple elegance makes it blend in and stand out at the same time. True to the Scandinavian design legacy all materials are handpicked and high quality. Satin chrome handle, body of wood, high-end piano finish, and cashmere wool. Pick a color that matches you and you have the perfect piece of sound furniture.
It's no news that I go bonkers for the Vibram Five Fingers toe-shoes (I own 5 pairs)... still everytime that a new model comes out I feel I have to have them. Latest in my desire list is the Trek LS (in black) which were made for casual use (and would be a good replacement for my lost VFF Speed).
I picked these up yesterday at a Starbucks and loved them as a snack... wish that when I crave for something crunchy and salty I could find them (instead of potato chips and other similar products). They are produced by SensibleFoods.
Tonight I had a long phone call with Cignetta and among other things we talked about those small rituals which make what it is... and which are the essence of happiness. They might seem banal or materialistic, but having "your" place for coffee and relaxing, knowing your Barber and talking with him while you wait or just sharing a warm bath to relax...
While I no longer live in Milan, I found that a "bagel factory" has recently opened... and remembering other places where I have been/lived (like a few weeks back in San Francisco), the warm bagel with cream cheese comes to mind as part of an ideal breakfast. Next time in Milan I'll go there so we can share this small ritual together.
The Bagel Factory: thebagelfactory.it
Store in Piazza 24 Maggio 1/8 - 20122 Milano - tel 02 39811951
orari: lun mar mer dom dalle 8:00 alle 24:00; gio ven sab dalle 8:00 alle 2:00
The moment I get a sort of more stable place to call home/office, I'll definitely cover one of the walls with IdeaPaint, that transforms a wall into an erasable surface (think: giant whiteboard).
When you’re confined to the space of a typical whiteboard, your ideas are destined to be small. IdeaPaint turns virtually anything you can paint into a high-performance dry-erase surface, giving you the space you need to collaborate, interact and fully explore your creativity. No matter where you use it, big ideas follow.
Messenger bag maker Timbuk2 found an interesting way to show their love for their customers. The plastic bag they use to ship your Timbuk2 bag (aka the purchased product) can be reused as a water proof map of San Francisco, USA, by just cutting along the dotted lines. It's also a fancy way to upcycle a product that would usually end in the garbage after it's original function (carrying your bag) has been fulfilled. It will surely be coming with me during my next trip to SanFran
Comes to mind as a gift for speakers at my more design-oriented or geeky conferences, but also as a valid replacement for my already thin wallet (especially for informal occasions):
"The Mighty Wallet® is tear-resistant, water-resistant, expandable and recyclable. Made from Tyvek® (think express mail envelopes), these cool wallets resist tearing because of thousands of interlocking plastic fibers spun in random patterns, giving them incredible strength."
Sorapot is a unique, modern teapot. Its architectural shape and simple functionality bring tea’s quiet beauty into sharp focus. Made from 304 stainless steel, borosilicate glass (Pyrex), and food-grade silicone, it articulates the ritual of tea making in a thoroughly modern way.
