I recently read Aarron Walter's book Designing for Emotion. Walter is the lead user experience designer for MailChimp where he is the chief responsible for making the online e-mail campaign program's interfaces more human. As someone fascinated by the psychology of the things we do, I rushed...
Continue ReadingIn a move to gain some brand loyalty with today’s health conscious consumers, Hungry Jacks has released an exciting alternative to fries in your value meal…. vegetable sticks. Yummy, tasty, vegetable sticks. Whilst it’s a great substitute to the 400 kilojoules usually consumed in a medium...
Continue ReadingThe Hear and Say Centre – founded and driven by Dr Dimity Doron – continues to assist and better the lives of children with a hearing impairment and their families. After a recent trip to the Hear and Say Centre for Tuesday’s playgroup, it was...
Continue ReadingEvery year around this time or earlier I begin my search for "the perfect diary" for the new year. I'm one of those old-school kids that still prefers to have a paper diary to organise my life. Despite being a digital strategist Google Calendar just...
Continue Reading[caption id="attachment_9161" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="99 Percent's thoughts on manifestos"][/caption] A few projects I am currently working on at Brio have got me thinking about manifestos. What is their worth and what makes a great* manifesto? The manifestos that stick in my mind and are on instant recall...
Continue ReadingThe perfect solution for those with storage dilemmas, this bookcase holds plenty of books while allowing space to sit and enjoy. With a built in light, this comfy little reading nook is integrated inside the bookcase. The CAVE bookcase is great for those with a limited...
Continue ReadingThe second TEDxBrisbane was held at the State Library of Queensland last weekend. More than 450 people attended the event. It was a great day and a few firm favourites shone through. My top moments of the day include: Gordon Hamilton's Toy Story 3 = Awesome Composer Gordon...
Continue ReadingThere's no doubt the iPhone altered the way we consume media. CNET UK created this video to show the history of the iPhone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98B7VI70AK0&hd=1 Your in iPhone history, Anya...
Continue Reading[caption id="attachment_9064" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="XKCD"][/caption] Our second Brio Reads where we gather the best of the rest of the internet for you to read. This week we've jazzed it up a little including the top apps we're enjoying. Of course, if there's anything you want to see more...
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