Hex Code

Notebook-inspired leather wallet and iPhone 4 case

With hundreds of iPhone case manufacturers out there it’s hard to stand out, but the simplicity of Hex’s code wallet for iPhone 4 has managed to catch our eye. The leather moleskine-style case is both functional and well designed, without any of the unnecessary bells and whistles. It holds up to three cards of your choice and secures tightly with a thick elastic band, keeping …

Visual Complexity: Mapping Patterns of Information

Visually harnessing the power of digital information in Manuel Lima's new book

In our multimedia-saturated times, the way we experience information constantly shifts. Using Google to instantly settle a debate or Facebook-stalking exes are just a couple common examples of the type of purely contemporary phenomena resulting from the ways digital formats have replaced traditional platforms. Another natural offshoot, the wash of infographics and meme-driven charts, also reflects growing obsessions with these vast quantities of facts and …

Place Pulse

MIT Media Lab study looks to effect urban development through Google Street View-powered surveys

Remember the feeling the first time walking down a desolate street in a foreign city or waiting on the corner in a new neighborhood to meet a friend? We all constantly judge our surroundings, whether knowingly or subconsciously; our ability to determine our level of safety, advantage or opportunity from our perceived situation is an essential evolutionary tool for survival. While usually these judgements happen …