Random quotes, images, and thoughts from Ed Ireson.
Sarah C. Rich
(Source: blogs.smithsonianmag.com)
“ Of course one of the most significant differences between addressing water scarcity in the developed versus the developing world is that in the U.S., scarcity remains somewhat abstract to most people. ”
Sarah C. Rich
(Source: blogs.smithsonianmag.com)
How we measure the universe.
(Source: fastcodesign.com)
Turn anything into a touchpad
(Source: etre.com)
“ The point is that there’s something that feels gratuitously obvious about the philosophical approach Apple takes to the design of the iPad book app and many of its other recent application designs. It’s very easy for skeuomorphism to become a crutch and a way to justify lazy design decisions. ”
Tom Hobbs
(Source: fastcodesign.com)
The Congress for the New Urbanism recently created a short-film that explores the history of Claiborne Avenue, its present condition, and re-imagines a different future for the corridor. A possible highway-to-boulevard conversion that will reconnect the Tremé/Lafitte and Tulane/Gravier neighborhoods, bring people and businesses back to the street, increase opportunities for community investment and economic development, and promote healthier living conditions.
Produced with support from the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Ford Foundation.
