Category Archives: Blogs

Valet

By Chungaiz | Published: February 15, 2010

Valet is a menswear and style site that has been very well designed. All online magazines should take a look and consider what it is that makes Valet so attractive. Is it the font changes, the layout, the articles, the broad variety of links (online and off) or just the charming “biased/insider knowledge” quotes next [...]

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100 Gourmet Recipes

By Chungaiz | Published: January 27, 2010

The Geometry of Pasta from Amy Lines on Vimeo. Great list from some of the UKs great chefs. I’ve always wondered what food these guys would be cooking at home, for their family. I can’t imagine that Heston whips up a quick bacon and eggs ice cream on a Saturday night to watch in front [...]

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How to influence (online) behaviour

By Chungaiz | Published: December 4, 2009

Culled and adapted from the original article at DoshDosh, the LoneGunMan has put together a list of how to influecne people online. I’d suggest it’s relevant to real world influence too, but certainly to influential marketing. Show ratings and reviews by other users (for action through social validation). Provide instant gratification and a quick fix. [...]

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Since78

By Chungaiz | Published: December 3, 2009

Since78 is a blog now purely devoted to music mixes of the author’s own design, but each themed around a supposed narrative. They’re called “heists” and, sure, most of them are given that noir, 60s film score quality, but the art direction and the range of music buried within (from Piero Umliani to Beastie Boys), [...]

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Berlin Wall – 20 years on

By Kai | Published: November 10, 2009

20 years since the wall came down – nice photoessay from the Boston Globe – their photoblog “The Big Picture” is well worth subscribing to (we mentioned it before, twice)

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Participation Theory

By Chungaiz | Published: November 5, 2009

I was told about participation theory recently so I thought I’d share the 5 principals that need to be clear when enticing particpation. I believe that these theories came about in the context of online or digital particpation principally, but I see them as having broader application, frankly. The principals come first from Peter Kollock, [...]

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Cervelo Test Team TDF

By Andy | Published: October 28, 2009

the bartape.net has uploaded a new ‘beyond the peloton’ video of Cervelo Test Team at the Tour De France. As per the last ones, it’s beautifully made. Enjoy!

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Information is Beautiful

By Chungaiz | Published: October 19, 2009

Hierarchy of digital distractions? How to get replies in online dating? Fatality rates of diseases? Information is Beautiful has them all.

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R&D

By Andy | Published: October 9, 2009

will appear in the blogroll when i get it working again. but a constant flow of inspring images. Research and Development on tumblr Follow R&D on Twitter.

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Magic Realism

By Chungaiz | Published: October 9, 2009

Magic Realism “Magic realism, or magical realism, is an artistic genre in which magical elements or illogical scenarios appear in an otherwise realistic or even “normal” setting. It has been widely used in relation to literature, art, and film.” It’s also a project curated by Yes Studio. It’s brilliant. I think they should add Chuck [...]