Friday frivolities: Mathematical dance moves, the Hoff rides sheep, men in pin-up poses and more
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Run! The zombies are coming!
2Struggling to find motivation to lace up those shoes and hit the pavement? Would you run faster with a horde of bloodthirsty zombies in hot pursuit? More …
Apple founder Steve Jobs dies
3Apple's homepage said it all. Steve Jobs, its ailing founder, died today at the age of 56, a day after Apple revealed the new iPhone 4S at its Cupertino headquarters in California. More …
Stencil artist helps bring wine brand to life
1Wine labels have in the past walked a very traditional designer line, but as of late, a more artful and playful approach seems to be growing in popularity. Dick Frizzell has produced a range with his unique touch, and to ... More …
Best Awards
Best Awards pin-filled glory just one sleep away
By now you designers must well and truly be starting to sweat in anticipation of tomorrow night’s Best Awards. One of the biggest events on the designer social calendar, the awards honour design in every shape and form, from ... More …
Digital
Farmers reveals NZ-first interactive catalogue
3In a first for New Zealand, Farmers has launched a groundbreaking fully interactive product catalogue, which it says customers have embraced wholeheartedly. More …
Opinion
War with the brat kids
David Trubridge on free trade, the battle lines drawn between environmentalism and capitalism, and the elephant in the room. More …
Architecture
House envy ensues as Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards winners are announced
Buildings with a social purpose and a dose of serious house envy seemed to be the flavour of choice at last night’s Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards, the first in a series of awards across the country that form part ... More …
Design
The humble toilet sign gets an edgy makeover
Adding an element of high fashion to your trip to the bog – only in America, right? More …
Packaging Design
Tasty Kiwi design triumphs at international packaging design awards
1When it comes to creating effective and innovative packaging design, Kiwis seem to have it wrapped when it comes to the designer food side of things, if the results of the 2011 Pentawards are anything to go by. More …
Sustainability
Canterbury youth honoured for sustainability drive
It’s always refreshing to see young’uns getting into the sustainability swing of things and the recently held 2011 Youth Leadership for Sustainability Awards showcased the Canterbury youth that do it best. More …
So much for the iPhone 5
2Apple put an end to all the rumours today, revealing the new iPhone 4S and announcing release dates for iOS 5 and iCloud. More …
Awards
What recession? $50,000 at stake for post-grad grant
Recession? What recession? Applications are open now for a $50,000 scholarship for a New Zealand woman embarking on post-graduate studies, with preference given to studies in business, political science, economics or law. More …
Technology
Potential for publishers in new Amazon Kindle
New e-readers present great opportunities for news media, says Frédéric Filloux, but flexibility will be paramount. More …
Awards
Businesses battle it out in Sustainable Business Network’s Central/Southern awards
Having paid homage to businesses in the North last month, the latest round of Sustainable Business Network Awards heaped accolades on businesses in the Central and South of the country, with cycling and childhood education businesses among the winners. More …