Lessons in Good Design from K-Pop

The world of Korean pop music is as sleek, manufactured and carefully invested in as the next Apple product, so it’s natural that one could take away more than just perfect choreography and a catchy chorus. Designer and developer Jonathan Z White points out how K-pop has become an extremely successful product, from story-driven design to building trust with an audience. All in all, this …

Nine Sensationally Luxuriant Dining Experiences

While ticking off Michelin-starred restaurants around the globe seems to be the most common foodie adventure, it’s not the most extravagant. From a magma chamber in an Icelandic volcano to a treehouse in the Seychelles, sensational venues exist around the globe in the most uncommon—yet entirely charming—settings. Whether or not eating fresh oysters in the middle of a peaceful Tasmanian oyster farm personally appeals to …

Talking to Fireflies

NYT science writer Joanna Klein road-tests the Firefly Communicator (developed by Joey Stein): a hand-held device with an LED light. Armed with the Communicator and some firefly knowledge, she explains how it’s easy to interact with the creatures—yet tricky at the same time, since different species and genders have different patterns of communication. Apparently, “The key to speaking firefly… is to find out the right …