While most of the topics we share on SolidSmack show the beneficial and awesome aspects of design, there are some which are… less than savory. Just take a look at how digital artist Simon Weckert takes advantage of Google Maps’ GPS locator technology to create his own personal traffic jam: Now you’re probably thinking where…
We’re always talking about the future of design, the future of technology, the future of MAKING. In a world where sleep management systems can learn when to wake us at the optimal time, a world where smart lighting systems can sync in real-time with films to make a living room part of an immersive film…
This week we’re talking shop with Jon Troutman and James Krause–AKA the guys behind the design of the Indiegogo sensation, Canary! The Canary is a multi-sensored home monitoring device that aims to replace existing home security systems. We’ll talk to Jon and James about the ins and outs of developing a smart home product, why…