Google wants to help you, not punish you
February 28, 2014 by James
Despite what people might think, Google is not the source of all evil regarding SEO. Here are a few ways Google offers help to site owners to help create a clean and healthy Internet where good content is shared freely…
Go without your phone to help give clean water to children in need
February 21, 2014 by Hayley
Unicef’s Tap Project encourages us to leave our phones alone to help provide clean water for children in need. How long can you go without your phone?
Musical plants powered by touch
February 19, 2014 by Hayley
This hack shows that not every touch interface needs to be glass or plastic, and how we can interact with real, living plants in the same way as touchscreen devices…
Topshop fashion show in Virtual Reality
February 18, 2014 by Lucy
Topshop has joined forces with 3D technology agency Inition to bring digital technology to London Fashion Week by creating a virtual reality world of their AW14 fashion show.
SEO summary: Some of the biggest changes to come from Google in 2014
February 13, 2014 by James
We’re only half way through the second month of the year and already Google have fired a few shots in the war against spammers, changed search results and have decided to reign fire upon Germany.
We’ve been keeping a close eye on the latest happenings from Google that might affect websites and search as a whole. Here are some of the biggest changes to come from Google in 2014…
Oxford Dictionaries launches new online branding
February 12, 2014 by Hayley
Oxford Dictionaries introduces a new look for their online presence, moving away from their print branding and creating a different user experience for on- and offline.
The Lean Startup
February 7, 2014 by Manisha
Eric Ries cleverly put together a methodology for start-ups and developing products in 2011. The main principal is to reduce waste time and money by utilising something called ‘validated learning’. The whole process revolves around a build-measure-learn methodology, which essentially encourages heavy testing of any initial product or start-up.
Sensory Fiction
February 3, 2014 by Hayley
This ‘wearable book’ prototype gives a whole new meaning to immersing yourself in a story and feeling what the protagonist feels.
Manuals 1: Design and identity guidelines
January 31, 2014 by Morgan
We’re really excited about Unit Edition’s next book Manuals 1: Design and identity guidelines, a comprehensive study of inspirational brand manuals from the 1960s to the early 80s – ‘the golden era of identity design’.
The IKEA Social Catalogue
January 29, 2014 by Hayley
How do you get people to share your offline catalogue online? Simple – tell them to! Throw a giveaway in there for motivation and you’re onto a winner, or at least IKEA certainly was with their Social Catalogue campaign.
Bang & Olufsen Essence simplifies music streaming
January 23, 2014 by Hayley
High-end audio manufacturer Bang & Olufsen have created a new device aiming to make playing music as simple as flicking on a light, if not simpler.
Black ‘+’ Decker rebrand a bold move, but too ‘vanilla’?
January 15, 2014 by Morgan
Black ‘+’ Decker has unveiled a new logo and identity, a definite move away from the nuts and bolts of their brand toward a more neutral middle ground, in a bid to spread across from the shed to the kitchen.
Here’s what we think of the rebrand.
Graphic design inspiration from Karnes Poster Company
January 10, 2014 by Hayley
For a bit of design inspiration, check out these poster designs by graphic designer Eric Karnes.
Could the new Oculus Rift change the digital world as we know it?
January 8, 2014 by Hayley
The future is here and it looks pretty exciting!
What should be on your website homepage?
January 3, 2014 by Hayley
The purpose of the homepage has changed over the past few years, so it’s worth rethinking what your homepage looks like and the content on there.
Primo – Teaching programming logic to young children
December 24, 2013 by Hayley
Primo looks like a traditional wooden toy set, but it has been designed to teach young children the basics of computer science away from a screen.
Search resolutions for 2014
December 19, 2013 by James
There’s a lot going on in the world of search, and while there haven’t been a huge amount of algorithm updates this year, each and every change has made its presence known in some way or another.
But it’s the end of 2013 now, and there’s no point dwelling on the past (too much), so I thought I’d look to the future with some search resolutions we should for 2014.
Internetopia
December 11, 2013 by Hayley
Illustrator Benjamin Redford is using Kickstarter to create a large, super detailed crowd-drawn poster by asking people to submit requests for him to draw into sections of the illustration.
Tim Berners-Lee appalled by attempts to undermine web privacy and security
December 3, 2013 by Hayley
The inventor of the World Wide Web has voiced his thoughts on UK and US attempts to undermine internet privacy and security, particularly appalled at organisations working to deliberately break software and crack encryption.
Ink: Responsive email framework
November 19, 2013 by Hayley
Responsive email is increasingly important as 40% of email is opened on mobile and chances are this figure is only going to rise. Ink is an exciting new responsive email framework built by Zurb using a 12-column, media-query-based grid for flexibility, so that it looks great on whatever device your recipients open it.
Stunning visual identity for Coffee House London
November 15, 2013 by Hayley
This new coffee house wanted to display the benefits of their product alongside the culture and heritage of London.
Pixel Pyros – interactive digital fireworks
November 12, 2013 by Adam
Pixel Pyros is a digital interactive fireworks experience that only works if you are willing to work for it.
Here are some videos from the display in Brighton last night…
GIFs come off the screen and into your hand with Gifpop
October 29, 2013 by Hayley
This Kickstarter project caught my eye because I love things the idea of things that cross over from the digital to the physical world for a change, while we’re usually working out how we can ‘go digital’ with just about anything.
Type:Rider – Learn the history of typography through a Super Mario-esque game for your smart phone.
October 17, 2013 by Neil
We all have a favourite font. But how much do you really know about it? With Type:Rider, players travel from prehistoric cave paintings to the more recent—and laughable—Comic Sans.
Rapha Racing City Cycling Guides for Europe
October 11, 2013 by Neil
Providing locations, destinations and experiences for travellers on two wheels, Rapha have collaborated with publishing house Thames & Hudson to create a collection of pocket-sized guides to the major cycling cities of Europe that retails for £25.
The Listening Cloud
September 18, 2013 by Hayley
This ‘Listening Cloud’, created by RPA – an advertising agency in Santa Monica, visualises social media engagement with brands with coloured ‘lightening’ and looks pretty awesome!
Storytelling and newsjacking with social marketing
September 16, 2013 by Hayley
Last week saw the return of Silicon Beach, the conference in Bournemouth that has opened my eyes to some really exciting things going on in the industry and recharged my enthusiasm for all things digital the past few years.
The running themes of the talks this year seemed to be the planning for the future and the importance of keeping the user or consumer journey at all touch-points of your brand at the centre of all activities.
Yahoo’s new logo: Yay or nay?
September 9, 2013 by Elly
Yahoo! has launched their first big logo change in 18 years! And we’re not so sure about it…
Exhibitions to visit in London during September & October 2013
September 5, 2013 by Elly
There are so many art and design exhibitions running at the moment or opening soon that are well worth checking out. Here are some of the highlights that I am hoping to see in the coming weeks…
Fly through New York with this GoPro film
August 29, 2013 by Hayley
We’ve all seen New York City from hundreds of angles on TV, movies and in photos, but this film shows some new, breathtaking views of the city, seamlessly flying through Manhattan at street level and through and above treetops and buildings.