iMixad is a new service developed by Mobile Art Lab that connects mobile devices (for example an iPhone with an iPad) for realtime interactions.
Vending Machines: Coined Consumerism is a new book by Christopher D Salyers that takes a wide look at the world of automated dispensing.
Now that Pasona has moved to their new headquarters in Marunouchi, their eco project — growing rice paddies inside — has now opened to the public.
As part of the Infiniti Brand Journey, we visited the Daikanyama offices of Flower Robotics yesterday where we had an hour-long chat with charismatic founder Tatsuya Matsui. The company is a bit notorious for having everything in the office — including the workers’ wardrobes — limited to simple monotones. This being the most chic part of Tokyo though, it was hard to discern the idiosyncrasy.
Online gallery of
Japanese Contemporary Art
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Maru Sankaku Shikaku is a new iPhone app that lets you create imagery and patterns using three geometric brushes (circle, triangle, and square).
Ian Lynam has created a new theme called “Utopia” for WKTokyoLab’s mobile device shop.
Guest contributor Craid Mod was recently in Austin, Texas to attend the annual South by South West Interactive (SXSWi) conference, and he puts together the following guide on just how a design boy (or girl) from Tokyo should take in the event. Part 1 took a look at why you should go, while part 2 covers the how.