Your stuff: a relationship

From a 2007 interview: In the 20th century, we were focused mostly on the practical, utilitarian side of design, and later we were driven by technological advancements, marketing and business plans. In the 21st century, instead of design just fulfilling the basic needs, doing certain things or resolving particular problems, people will seek deeper, greater and longer lasting product experiences. nonobject benefits from not being constrained, as compared to design practice today, which benefits from being constrained.

Kim's big SXSW 2010 show recommendations list

While we can't go this year, my wife Kim and I usually find all sorts of exciting music at SXSW each year. The secret is, she's the one who finds all the good stuff - I'm just lucky enough to tag along. Several people have asked for her SXSW 2010 recommendations, so here they are in a giant block of text: (In no particular order and not complete because I'm too tired to finish it.