Last week, we talked about the first five finalists (I don't think they're ranked in any way) of the Electrolux Design Lab Competition. All of them, as you may recall, were the product of the drug-fueled raves/Photoshop parties that I have no choice but to believe are the chief activity of all design students. In... Continue Reading →
ELECTROLUX’S TEN DESIGN LAB FINALISTS (ARE ALL FUCKING STUPID): PART ONE
Think back to what you were doing on Wednesday, September first, 2010… Don't remember? It's ok, I do. You were eagerly reading through that morning's blog post from your favorite internet writer (me) because I assume you're all loyal and dedicated readers who have been with me from the start. The headline in question was... Continue Reading →
NUMBER ONE THREAT TO AMERICA: MORE COFFEE
Earlier this month, Starbucks released the Trenta in stores across the country. The Trenta is a 31-ounce cup of coffee, only for use in their iced drinks. They've been testing it since last January, and apparently it's doing well enough to implement. The main objection that most people seem to have, and I do not... Continue Reading →
THE WORST COFFEE SPILL EVER
Let's talk about coffee. You've had it. You've spilled it. What's the worst that could happen? Stuff gets wet, and you have less coffee. No biggie. But what if you spill it on your keyboard? Still, not the end of the world. You might lose your keyboard, or even your whole computer. Couple grand down... Continue Reading →
