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Over the past thirty years, collaborating with hundreds of clients has sparked numerous discoveries, and designbivouac’s design exploration journey continues. Inspirations is a curated collection of items that have been influential and inspirational throughout this journey.

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Through the Myst: Creativity and Constraints

Through the Myst: Creativity and Constraints

The bivouac recently came across this War Stories video by Ars Technica in which Rand Miller recounts how challenging it was to publish the seminal interactive title Myst.

Art, Film, Innovation, Interface Hall of Fame, Music, Notable Products, Storytelling, TalksDanny StillionMay 6, 2020Higher Education, Interaction Design, Interactive MediaComment

Pro AirPod Pro

Pro AirPod Pro

The bivouac has had a pair of Apple Pod Pro headphones for over a week. Performance has been impressive.

Minimalism, Music, Notable ProductsDanny StillionNovember 21, 2019Technology, Audio, Minimalism

Prospective Perspective

Prospective Perspective

Given the bivouac's interest in alternative futures, it is great to see more sophisticated provocations in videos like "One Hundred Hunters" from Nigel Stanford.

Film, Futures, Visualization, MusicDanny StillionMay 4, 2018Visualization, SpaceComment

iPod + iTunes

iPod + iTunes

Apple is often cited for simplicity and for getting the balance right regarding device vs. service interaction through iTunes.

Interface Hall of Fame, Apple, Interaction Design, Minimalism, Music, Notable ProductsDanny StillionJune 14, 2005Comment