Room 357

Farmers, Humans and Technology

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:24:20 +0000

While moving (too?) fast forward designers strive to consider the human aspect, looking back, to analyze and better understand where we want to go, and even more important why* and how to get there.
The Farmer and Farmer Review launched by Jonathan Harris and Sep Kamvar offers ‘provocative essays from leading practitioners in technology and the arts, exploring the relationship between humans and technology’.

1920’s chair spring exploration.

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In my household the battle between adopting new technologies and collecting found objects from the street, is a daily joke. A 1920 chair stripped to its springs (pure curiosity to understand how it was built, lead to the discovery of horse hair inside!) has become an installation piece, currently referred to as the ‘Mother in Law’ chair. It’s all about the infrastructure.

Labeling content as ‘Food for thought’ both farmers address a hungry audience. (Check their contact email, designers must own a dash of humor!)

*Dedicated with much love to those who emailed or held a conversation with me over the past few months about technology, design and our role as human beings.

SoWa Art Walk

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:33:17 +0000

The Annual SoWa Art Walk takes place tomorrow, May 6 – open studios, art and great weather! Who could ask for more?

Print Talking Back

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:25:33 +0000

The dichotomy of print and digital: Possibility of a Book (focused on book art) vs. Blurb stepping into e-book realm (TechCrunch video interview with Blurb CEO). When your magazine can actually talk back to you.

Last call: Millennium Magazines exhibit at MoMA closes May 14th!
A must see!

Dating type

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:46:42 +0000

Pairing typefaces is the concept driving Type Connection by Aura Seltzer, a typographic dating game.

Deconstructing self promotion

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:36:49 +0000

Time to share all these great things I’ve come across lately!

via under consideration – more photos worth clicking!

Smokin’ Book

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:33:25 +0000

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Kelli Anderson: Design to Challenge Reality

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:21:06 +0000

The New York Times Utopian alternative

Kelli Anderson challenges the convention.
Watch her inspiring + thought provoking TED talk, and check her blog too.
Aha(!) moments guaranteed.

Got smile?

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:32:58 +0000

Humorous Design from IdN (online issuu version!)

Type of (NYC) Weekend

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:29:59 +0000

A few type based pieces from my recent NYC visit.

Kay Rosen WIDE AND DEEP at Sikkema Jenkins & Co. (closing March 10)

Paula Scher maps (thanks Ally!) at Bryce Wolkowitz gallery (closed Feb. 18)

Print/Out at MoMA (closing May 14)

Sophie Calle (Exquisite Pain) at Paula Cooper Gallery (closed Feb. 25)

Narrative expedition

Yael Ort-Dinoor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:35:52 +0000

Sophomore GD studio exploring outside the classroom towards narratives and story telling. Stay tuned!