Art and design created using that humblest of office stationery accessories, the Post-It note. I could seriously see some of this stuff being in line for the Turner Prize. :)

Transplant is a "creative centre" in Norway where people who primarily transact, or do business online, can meet and work face-to-face. With a gradual move away from traditional workplaces, and working arrangements, it's a concept that could become a lot more widespread. With an increasing set of mobile businesspeople, places where idea creation and collaboration can occur will be jewels in the landscape. These individuals are not interested in ... Read full entry

30 books covering all aspects of the design process, compiled by the Design Translator. Not just for industrial designers though, all design disciplines will find a number of these titles useful.

26 Hand Drawn Websites Hi, I hope you're enjoying the plain paper version of disassociated.com... More and more we see designers creating websites that are typical web 2.0 looking sites. Designers are trying to break the mold everyday, trying to start the next big trend. Bring it on I say. The web needs more visual design :)

Absinthe's Mind-Altering Mystery Solved Highly concentrated alcohol has been named as the "mystery ingredient" of Absinthe, following tests of 100-year-old samples of the muse-inducing tipple, also known as "the Green Fairy". The culprit seems plain and simple: The century-old absinthe contained about 70 percent alcohol, giving it a 140-proof kick. In comparison, most gins, vodkas and whiskeys are just 80- to 100-proof. Clearly the reports, legends, and myths, of some other ... Read full entry

Think Apple: It Boosts Creativity Looking at the Apple logo for just 30 milliseconds is more conducive to creative thinking than looking at the IBM logo for the same amount of time. You don't need to be a Mac owner to be a cutting-edge hipster. Turns out just thinking about Apple can make you more creative. That's according to researchers at Duke University and the University of Waterloo, who ... Read full entry

Offices and The Creativity Zone Dan Benjamin on why open plan offices, or come to that, offices in general, are counter productive, and virtually useless, when it comes to entering the creative zone. Getting into The Zone is almost like getting lost a good book. You're sitting comfortably, you have your favorite beverage in hand. The house is quiet and you're without distraction. You're reading, the book is great, you're ... Read full entry

Two Flat Whites has just unveiled a new look. "Two Flat Whites" is a network for Fashion, Design, Music, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, Community, Writing and Small Business. "Two Flat Whites" offers the opportunity for talented, skillful and inspirational Australian writers, fashion designers, photographers, graphic designers, musicians, entertainers, bands, chefs, personalities, fashion labels, restaurants and small businesses to be recognised while showcasing their work. Interesting to see chefs, restaurants, and even small ... Read full entry

On Creativity, by Andy Rutledge at A List Apart. How's this for a definition of creativity? Creativity has nothing at all to do with self-expression or flamboyancy. Aside from the simple ability to create things, the most important feature of creativity is a highly developed perception filter that is somewhat less common than we're led to believe. Despite what we were taught in school, we don't all possess significant creativity, ... Read full entry

The Life and Times of Cool. An interesting discussion on future trends in web design, which also asks the question, "what is cool today in web design?" Many of us know in the back of our minds that the future of web design is closely connected with the future of the computers themselves, but we fail to realize the coming situations, where nearly everything we've learned (and practiced) is going to ... Read full entry