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Facebook Power: Real-Time Efficiency

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Facebook launches two dashboards that monitor the efficiency of their data centers in real-time.

Off The Charts

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Music fans have something new to celebrate with the launch of a bold new design for the magazines' website.

Interdisciplinary vs. Multidisciplinary

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Join AREA 17 on February 6th at 7pm for a panel discussion to explore the combining fields of study—blending the practices of marketing, design and technology into a newly-formed, yet unnamed discipline.

Slash In Print

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

On October 23rd, Slash launched the first issue of its annual print magazine at The Chalet Society, which opened its doors a few days.

America Votes 2012

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

With the approaching 2012 election, Facebook engaged AREA 17 to realize an ambitious project to further socialize the political process. The result is a real time visualization of live voting data provided directly by Facebook users. And it’s the first of its kind!

This is Definitely Not a Website

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

On the 15th of November, we invite you to join us for the opening of a physical exhibition titled, "This is Definitely ~~Not~~ a Website" which celebrates the life and work of Arnaud Mercier. The exhibition is part retrospective, part exploration of the ideas that drove his work.

The Life and Times of Wordpress

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Jay Z’s Life + Times impresses Wordpress founder Matt Mullenweg. During his annual “State of the Word” address, he listed the website as one of his personal favorite Wordpress implementation.

First Prize

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Last year, we created the website for Ora-ïto to mark the launch of his new brand of the same name. The brief was simple — to create a portfolio website with impact that brings to life Ora-ïto's rich and diverse portfolio.

Language of Love

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

So there is this programming language called "Ruby" which was created by Yukihiro Matsumoto (Matz) in the early 90s. Since 2000, the English community around the language has exploded and developed a devoted following all over the world.

The Neighborhood Experience

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Join us at Internet Week New York (HQ) on June 6th at 2pm. See how a 'neighborly' approach to hyper-local can engage local residents, transform local economies and strengthen local communities.