Just sharing a recent talk for the USAID funded Resilient Africa project on the Design for Delight and The Innovation Catalysts More about the project can be found at Resilient Africa Network
Author: stephen
Wolfram Alpha’s Facebook Report
If you are into Facebook (Tracy!) then you should check out Wolfram Alpha’s Facebook report. Super interesting data visualization.
Grand Theft Auto V: Official Gameplay Video
An amazing video that displays the thought and intension behind the groundbreaking new game.
QuickBooks for iPad Wins – 2013 Innovation Award
Great news, QuickBooks for iPad Wins – 2013 Innovation Award! “The winners and finalists for the tenth annual Tax & Accounting Technology Innovation Awards are all Cloud-based solutions, highlighting the movement of accounting and tax experts toward mobile technologies. The awards were presented June 3 by CPA Practice Advisor during a reception and ceremony at the […]
The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal
A tremendous book on Will Power. Life Changing! From Amazon: “Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal’s wildly popular course “The Science of Willpower,” The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity.” Informed by the latest research and […]
When Gravity Fails by George Alec Effinger
Just starting yet another cyber punk novel. When Gravity Fails by George Alec Effinger. So far it’s seriously gritty and dark. It’s going to be a great read! Plus it’s a series of three books. “Taking place in a futuristic Middle-Eastern setting, the series reverses some of the usual expectations of a future world order by […]
Design Jargon Bullshit – Classic
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. So far it’s a popcorn & candy book that’s very entertaining. About the book – “The year is 2044 and the world is in near-ruins. The Great Recession has taken its toll on the world’s economy, and resources are scarce. The Internet and gaming culture have evolved into a creation […]
BJ Fogg’s Behavior Design Bootcamp & Visual Notes
Just returning from BJ Fogg’s Behavior Design Bootcamp in Healdsburg, CA. I finished the bootcamp with a head full of knowledge, an elevated passion towards behavior design and a great network of passionate people. Ask me directly for the visual notes if you attended the May 2013 Bootcamp
Why the Lean Start-Up Changes Everything by Steve Blank
Great article in the Harvard Business Review by Steve Blank – “Why the Lean Start-Up Changes Everything” “Launching a new enterprise—whether it’s a tech start-up, a small business, or an initiative within a large corporation—has always been a hit-or-miss proposition. According to the decades-old formula, you write a business plan, pitch it to investors, assemble a team, […]