Moleskine recently launched a new set of tools simplifying the transfer of files across digital platforms. Say goodbye to having to always scan your sketchbooks to digitize your work. The new Moleskine Smart Writing Set does all the work for you (except your drawings, of course). The set consists of a book and pen that work simultaneously to transfer your work. Each page of the ‘Paper Tablet’ is concealed with NCode™ technology, which enables the pen to digitize your sketches in real-time. The ‘Pen+’ contains a hidden camera within its body, allowing it to read everything the user writes or draws. Check out how it works!
[images via techcrunch]
iOS 7, the new version of Apple’s mobile operating system, has arrived at last.
Designed by Apple’s industrial designer, Sir Jony Ive’s, the new “flat design” is a huge change from the look of the operating system Apple has stayed true to for the past 6 years.
So what’s changed?
- iOS 7 has a new font (the look is skinny & clean)
- Service coverage is now indicated with dots (vs. the previous bars)
- The lock screen is different (for the first time in iOS’s history)
- App icons are now flatter (but not quite flat)
- The notifications panel isn’t has a flat look to it too (surprised?)
- The keyboard is white(r) with an opacity level (lets you see what’s behind it)
As with all things apple, this will undoubtedly have a big impact of design trends in print, web and, of course, user interface design.
Despite the prevalence of mobile devices, I still hope that printed materials will always hold a vital place in our society. A German company called Printechnologics has a vision of reinventing the printed page though Touchcode that may just ensure the staying power of print.
An intro to Touchcode:
What’s special about the Touchcode process is the ink used. The “reflective” ink stores information in a print that would mimic a complex multi-touch gesture to a touchscreen and would be available to print on ordinary printers. This opens up all kinds of possibilities concerning mobile computing far more reaching than RFID tags or QR codes.
Touchcode has been recognized with Wall Street Journal’s prestigious Technology Innovation Award and as as Best Technology Innovation in Mobile during a recent Silicon Valley Conference.
Want to see more? Take a look at a demo video of some commercial prototype uses for Touchcode from Geek.com:
Space Printer by KOEI Co., Ltd. in Osaka Station City, Japan.
Inkling, a new product by Wacom is pen tool that turns a simple sketch into a clean vector illustration. It even registers your pressure and allows you to create drawings on multiple layers.
This one is a game changer!
When the magic mouse came out, I’ll have to admit I wasn’t that taken by it. Apple’s new Magic Trackpad is an entirely different story. It’s the same as the trackpad on the MacBook Pro – just bigger. Using finger gestures you can scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate. The entire surface is a clickable button. iLike!
Eco-friendly materials are in. A week or so ago I posted about the sleek Padouk Wood Business Card Case by Masakage Tanno and now I bring to your attention Brando’s bamboo mouse and keyboard.
Here are the specs:
- 106 keys office keyboard
- Optical Scroll-wheel Mouse
- Keyboard and Mouse are made by bamboo
- Support Window 2000/XP/Vista and Linux
- Dimension: 395 x 155 x 20mm (approx.)(Keyboard)
- Dimension: 102 x 62 x 25mm (approx.)(Mouse)
- Weight: 842g (Keyboard)
- Weight: 87g (Mouse)
The keyboard and mouse combo retails for $52.00 US. Click here to get your own.
Where’s the Mac love Brando?
Introducing the world’s most powerful iPod speaker. Measuring over 3′ x 4′ the Wall of Sound iPod speaker contains 28 individual speakers, has a frequency response of 40 Hz-20,000 kHz and is powered by 125 watts. The first generation of the WOS is sold out, but you can pre-order Gen2 for $4,495 USD + shipping by clicking here.
My birthday’s coming up in January…anyone?
