IDEO’s Future of the Book

Multi-account ATM cards, A.P.C. quilts, mini macaroons and more in our look at the week on the web

Design and innovation consultants IDEO explore the future of the book in their video about three new concepts, Nelson, Coupland and Alice. The experimental concepts explore how technology can influence the way we interact with books through discussion, social networking and constructing a community around the content.

Chromeo-poo

Multi-account ATM cards, A.P.C. quilts, mini macaroons and more in our look at the week on the web

The PICNIC Festival just wrapped up in Amsterdam (stay tuned for our highlights next week) and Core77 picked up Alexander Daisy Ginsberg’s conceptual presentation on E.Chromi. The color-changing pigment could be used to alert you of disease.

Lady Gaga PSA

Gaga's PSA, gadget style, Barbara Kruger in NYC and more in this week's web roundup

Lady Gaga recently released a seven-minute homemade PSA speaking out against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” asking fans and local senators to repeal Clinton’s controversial policy toward gays and lesbians in the military. Her timely video comes out as the policy faces senate vote on 21 September 10.