...is fun.

Design has definitely become a household word but what constitutes good design?  Design solves problems.  More importantly, good design solves real problems. Too often, we see new problems magically "poofing" out of design studios, but was it really a problem in the first place or was is some marketing ploy to sell more "new & improved" stuff.

Volkswagen must have the magician's touch on this one because they are constantly "poofing" out really good stuff.  Design solving real problems... Go figure.

...is Penguin Prison

Ok, I admit it.  I fall in love with good music...lots of good music across many different genres.  It's hard to keep track sometimes.  Here's a new one that was sent to me from a fellow product designer.  You know who you are.  Check out the "Animal Animal" remix by Jakwob.  It's an electro-dub-indie-pop goody that's just....So damn good.

Check out Penguin Prison on Myspace.

Papa Smurf Sighting

So we ran into the Smurf himself this week at a pep rally for the upcoming UC football game (here in Cincinnati). Papa Smurf was pumped for the game and told me he was "All Smurfed Up!".

What a guy.