The assignment: draw seven perpendiculars red lines, some with with green ink and transparent link. A classic comedy sketch of a typical corporate design meeting.
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Nov 21, 2017
The design expert - a classic comedy sketch of corporate meetings
Realistic Starfleet meetings
Dan Hon (previously at BB) noticed that Star Trek’s meetings and conferences always involve military officers, usually occur with ample time for preparation, yet invariably has them just talking to one another. If there are any graphics involved, they are simple, concise and expressive. This is of course nothing whatsoever like any military on earth […]
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MIT Media Lab director has a good idea for "partial attention" meetings
Joi Ito, the MIT Media Lab director, has an interesting proposal for managing his “partial attention problem during meetings.” Joi spends between 2-3 hours on email in the morning, and another 2-3 hours at night. In addition to that, he “must diligently triage email during the day.” He also has a lot of meetings, and […]
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When the Queen met Marilyn Monroe
Rare footage of Elizabeth II meeting Marilyn Monroe emerged from the archives.
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8 multitools that break the "Swiss Army Knife" mold
As cool as your smartphone is, it can’t do everything. When a job requires a little elbow grease, a multitool is a great thing to have around – and might just save your life in the right situation. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest multitool designs, which have come a long way since […]
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Lemonade is breaking the mold for home and renters insurance
Whether you own or rent your place, insurance on that home is a necessary hassle – but a new tech-driven company called Lemonade is starting to show that while it might indeed be a necessity, it doesn’t have to be a hassle. Here’s the way insurance typically works: You pay premiums and hope an accident […]
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These travel accessories will help you pack like a pro for your next trip
People tend to keep luggage around for a long time. And why not? New suitcases are pricey, and no matter how banged up or patched up that old bag gets, it still holds your clothes. Right? Maybe not. Here are 15 travel bags and accessories that make a strong case for upgrading your gear. They’ve […]
