The Power of the Crowd

Let me just be upfront. I am not a fan of psychology. It was never as interesting as sociology, and some of the discussions about psychology become so convoluted. However, there are some experiments that show just how powerful the field is. I think that most of us prefer to fit into the crowd—to go with the flow. Why is that? What is so bad about being different? This video below shows a very entertaining result of what a crowd can cause. Why do you think the targets didn't uphold their own view. Doesn't it make you wonder if you would also change your direction? What if this was about a belief instead? Do you still think the target would change their mind?



(via swiss-miss)

This is not new

I have been very newly informed about Kirby Ferguson. While I have been watching many of his videos since, I really wanted to showcase his series, Everything is a Remix. This should be four parts and the first two are already up and out. If you have some time, watch the videos below.

Everything is a Remix from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.

Everything is a Remix Part 2 from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.

Design Studio | Mike and Maaike

Often, I look to other blogs and sources to find out what other designers are making. Share Some Candy is a great way to see work from various industries from graphic design to textiles. While I did not study industrial design, I am often quite attracted to the results created. Mike & Maaike is a San Francisco-based industrial design studio that creates many innovative works. Please, visit their website and read more about them. I am very taken by the execution of their projects. You will recognize many of their clients, including: Google, Belkin, XBOX, and BlankBlank. If you are looking for some inspiration, you might find it at Mike & Maaike.

All images belong to Mike&Maaike

Imagine seeing this...

Battle of Branchage from seeper on Vimeo.

Thursday Traffic | 3 December

Ah, Thursday morning is always backed up with traffic in DC. What does that mean to you? Maybe nothing because it is night where you are and you had no traffic. Or maybe, it means whatever random thing I thought about while I was stuck in traffic. Welcome to the latest NewfoundJoye installment: Thursday Traffic.

Today, I was watching the traffic go just about nowhere and noticed that someone was driving a purple Mercedes Benz. The agony when I saw that hideous, plum color on such a sleek car. There are some cars that look really good in purple, don't think I am just hating on the color. However, there are some cars that look lame in purple—like a Mercedes. If you don't believe me, I dare you to just google, "purple Mercedes" and see what shows up—I even did it for you. Hideous, isn't it? Tune in next Thursday for another installment of Thursday Traffic.

The main squeeze

I don't like pulp in my orange juice or lemonade—I also don't like real fruit pieces in my yogurt—I know, I'm weird. However, this juicer might have me interested in becoming a pulp orange juice drinker, the Orangin Citrus Squeezer. The image above shows the juicer and if you hit the jump, you can view the instructions on how it is used. It truly makes home-made orange juice production look gorgeous, doesn't it?

(via Yanko Design)

Marc & Melanie Chartrand

If you have a few minutes in your down time today, check out Marc & Melanie Chartrand's portfolio. Their work is very amazing and I like the fact that a couple has a company together. So, definitely bookmark and check the images out, the one above is just a taste of what you will be seeing.

Image Marc & Melanie Chartrand

Unofficially amazing website

TheFWA has unofficially called this site the Site of the Day (SOTD). You won't find Wonderwall on their site, but you will find it here. They have very interesting interiors for your viewing pleasure. It has a very creative interface design. You should enjoy it.

Elephant Polo

There is a sport for everyone—and everything. I have just discovered elephant polo. It is just like polo, but it is played while riding elephants and with small changes to adjust for the size and speed. It doesn't seem as intense as regular (or even water) polo, but check out the elephant that is decked out in this YouTube video.