PechaKucha Night, now in over 700 cities, was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public.
For this week's "City Focus" we want to highlight another successful new series, and so we head to the Canadian town of Wolfville, to share its growing presentation archive, and that's with only two PechaKucha Nights so far (Wolfville's Vol. 3 is already set for September).
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Tel Aviv is known for having the biggest PechaKucha Nights in the world -- with double showings in one night that combine for an audience of 4000. With the recent Vol. 16 it managed to double that number over two consecutive nights -- yes, 8000 attendees for a PechaKucha Night!
Takashi Yanai, an architect from Los Angeles, talks about what it is he enjoys so much about creating a home -- the collaboration between designers, the satisfaction of clients, and the journey from concept to realization. Take a look at the incredible dream-like California homes that Takashi and his team have turned into a reality.
Architect Charles Piper admits that his title may seem architectural and pretentious. As well, even though he admits it's just an excuse to show us some of his favorite places, those places sure can make you acutely aware of context, scale, meaning, and place the way he unfolds them.
Joe Natoli's job as a UX consultant is essentially to make things easier – and more enjoyable – to use. In creating this value via design, nearly all of the decisions are based on how our brains work. Here are 20 ways your brain affects your experiences.
Photographer Anil Sharma describes his journey in concert photography beginning with his first show, when he had to sneak his camera into the show. Since then he has photographed many performers, including U2, Radiohead, and Taylor Swift, and has been published in Rolling Stone Magazine. He mentions some of his photography tips and tricks, and discusses the legitimization of print in our digital age.
Artist Jo Atherton weaves artwork from flotsam found washed up on beaches. Their cheerful familiar forms belie a shocking truth: we get older but plastic remains.