For as long as rap music and hip hop culture have existed, its been known as one of the most hyper-masculine genres. A lot of hip hop culture is based on machismo and posturing to the point where hyperbole eventually becomes actualized. That’s why its interesting to see that rap culture and male culture to […]
One of the things the Internet has accomplished more then any other medium is the extent of interactivity possible. Almost every other medium elicits a passive process where we ingest visual or audio content but it doesn’t usually allow us to alter or change it. The Internet and the rapid expansion of technology has truly […]
I think its safe to say that the Internet has effectively altered every aspect of culture that’s conceivable. I would almost go as far to say that a definitive dividing line exists between pre-internet and post-internet culture. Every aspect of all creative mediums has changed and is continuing to evolve due to our use of […]
Tween Even though the person behind Teen Witch isn’t technically a tween, the Teen Witch aesthetic is heavily focused on a re-interpretation of tween culture though an avant garde lens that combines the pop aesthetic of teen fan magazines like Tiger Beat & J14 with the contemporary new-web paradigm of sample everything, filtered though […]
Social Networking has so many different uses and practical applications, but there’s also a voyeuristic side where you can anonymously observe micro-events as they’re unfolding while passively engaging in a Tweet convo that was never meant for your eyes, but simultaneously willingly shared. This past week a new version of this messy social conundrum occurred […]
There is so much talk on the interwebs about authenticity within culture and how and why things come to exist and what exactly can be traced back to what origin. One of the most befuddling aspects of this discussion is without a doubt rap culture. It’s a genre that’s founded on the basic ideal of […]
Rimino – A Human Touch on Mobile Experience from Amid Moradganjeh on Vimeo. Project Rimino redefines mobile experience through human factors research and design thinking. Informed by human experience, the project is guided by both observational and experimental design research methods. The Rimino concept is an E-paper mobile device with a user interface inspired by […]
I am very pleased to announce another edition of The Blend , a networking mixer catering to individuals in the technology and creative fields. Its goal is to strengthen the collaborative spirit between folks in these two worlds. This month , we will feature WANDERFLY , a personalized travel recommendation engine that helps users discover new and exciting […]