A Rare Interview with Massimo Vignelli

In an excerpt from his book “Helvetica/Objectified/Urbanized: The Complete Interviews,” filmmaker Gary Hustwit reveals an exclusive conversation he had with legendary designer Massimo Vignelli. In the interview—which took place nearly a decade ago—Vignelli discusses the story behind is iconic subway map and signage, his biggest regret in design, the impact computers had on typography and what he thinks the future of design looks like. Read …

Wearable Water: Active Hydration

From backpacks to armbands, five of the best packs for all kinds of activities

Whether you are in a boat, a board, hiking a trail or pounding the pavement, staying hydrated while on the move—especially in the heat—is critical. Lugging around clunky bottles can be cumbersome and heavy, so we’ve searched for some of the best wearable hydration packs. Here are some of our favorite, clever wearable products to keep you on the move for longer. For rugged terrain …

QuoTED 2015

Some of our favorite quotations from this year's conference

In our last five years of attending the conference, TED 2015 might have been the best yet. Now firmly settled in its new Vancouver, BC home, this year’s production was deep, meaningful and overall more simple than in years past. Performances were moving, but not shocking. Talks were grouped in a manner that kept us in a cohesive headspace throughout each session. And the flow …