A Touch of Class

For a unique, one-night-only event, BMW will host a "Night of the White Gloves" at its museum that will allow visitors to touch the exhibits on display.

Automobiles, BMWDanny StillionNovember 14, 2008

Echochrome: A New Perspective On Gaming

Although somewhat puzzling initially, Echochrome offers Escher-like environments that players navigate by "filling" broken pathways as they change their perspective on the scene.

Games, Minimalism, VisualizationDanny StillionJuly 15, 2008

BMW GINA Visionary Concept Vehicle

GINA (which stands for Geometry and Function in Infinite Adaptation) may be a bit of an acronym stretch, but then again, stretching is appropriate for a concept vehicle with a flexible skin.

Automobiles, Minimalism, BMW, Future Vision, InnovationDanny StillionJune 11, 2008

Getting Smarter

With the Smart Fortwo becoming available in the United States, perhaps more sustainable attitudes towards transport will shift into higher gear.

Automobiles, Minimalism, Notable ProductsDanny StillionMarch 8, 2008

Sony Launches Xperia

Sony's Xperia X1 appears poised to compete strongly with the hipster while incorporating a large touch screen like the Apple iPhone.

Notable ProductsDanny StillionFebruary 28, 2008

Seiko and Final Fantasy

Seiko has produced a limited edition of watches similar in appearance to the one Dr. Aki Ross wore in the film "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within."

Notable Products, Science Fiction, FilmDanny StillionFebruary 26, 2008Science Fiction, Film

Back to the Future

Not sure just what is going on over at Cadillac headquarters these days, but let's hope they keep it up!

Automobiles, Notable Products, Visualization, Cadillac, Web/TechDanny StillionFebruary 12, 2008

Lamborghini Reventon

Inspired by military aviation and the stealth aesthetic, the Lamborghini Reventon is admirable for its purity of statement.

Automobiles, Notable ProductsDanny StillionNovember 25, 2007

Sony Rolly

The Sony Rolly is captivating to watch—a candidate for the bivouac's notable products category.

Notable ProductsDanny StillionNovember 13, 2007

One Laptop Per Child

The One Laptop per Child initiative was aimed at getting technology into the hands of more children so that they could learn programming and experience computing at an early age.

Notable ProductsDanny StillionOctober 6, 2007

Reminds Me Of Remind Me Video

Regardless of how you might feel about nuclear energy, here is another fine example of super clean and delightful isometric animations promoting the energy company Areva by Euro RSCG C&O and H5.

Advertising, Film, Television, VisualizationDanny StillionSeptember 28, 2007

Meredith Davis on the Cult of ASAP

Design educators are thinking more about design thinking these days. Meredith has long been one of the best.

Danny StillionSeptember 17, 2007

Old and New Make Something Newer

This work by Daniele Marques has made a lasting impression at the bivouac.

ArchitectureDanny StillionJanuary 20, 2007

BMW X5: Before and After

Some people may have difficulty spotting the differences between the older model X5 and the all-new 2007 redesign. However, enhancements and changes are significant.

Automobiles, Notable Products, Visualization, BMWDanny StillionJanuary 3, 2007

Give A Little Love

Perhaps we should all take the message from Coca-Cola's recent video game-inspired commercial to heart this year.

Advertising, Games, Television, Visualization, Film, StorytellingDanny StillionJanuary 1, 2007

Michelin Tweel

Coming to a vehicle near you. Not clear when, but Michelin is working on an airless wheel called the "Tweel"

Automobiles, Notable Products, InnovationDanny StillionAugust 12, 2006

Let's Tango!

The Tango!, an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device created by Blink Twice, helps children who are speech or hearing impaired with communication and self-expression.

Interface Hall of Fame, Notable Products, VisualizationDanny StillionJuly 31, 2006

Touring with Tourist Trophy

The bivouac recently logged some laps with Polyphony Digital's Tourist Trophy Playstation 2 motorcycle simulator.

Games, Motorcycling, Notable Products, VisualizationDanny StillionMay 7, 2006

Catch You on the Flipside

So, what can designers do to make watches more usable? First, keep things simple overall.

Notable Products, WatchesDanny StillionApril 18, 2006

Thank You for Kool Titles

Shadowplay Studio's title sequence for "Thank You for Smoking" does an excellent job highlighting all the attention to detail tobacco companies have designed into their product packaging over the years.

Film, VisualizationDanny StillionApril 9, 2006