Traends!

This article explains the history of money and why it works.

A very beautiful bridge between the virtual and real world by Mike and Maaike.

“An exploration of tangible vs. virtual in relation to real and perceived value. Using Google Image Search, we browsed through some of the most expensive and often famous jewelry in the world, the resulting low-res images we found were stolen, doctored, then transferred onto leather, creating a tangible new incarnation.”

(via MoCo Loco)

Outsourcing is already a big word for big companies. But also for individuals it is possible to outsource almost anything from planning your wedding to illustrating your book. This article describe the ups and downs and how to deal with it.

Besides being very practical and cheap it also encourages people to pay much less than a work is worth.

The SECCO shop (SECCO stands for Sustainable Economy Collection Company) sells objects and accessories made from waste materials.

Another glimps on how important the packaging of a product is you get if you take a look at the process of a packaging design documented here.

Customizing is and stays a big trend! The german site mymuesli.com allows you even to customize your breakfast cereals. The service is so popular that they’re currently sold out.

(via bright.nl)

The latest issue (may 07) of the german magazine “brand eins” is all about creativity in the economy.Wolf Lotter examines in this article the class of the disturbed people (creative people) in a world that is ruled by the inhibited.

Next month the magazine can be read in full online in the brand eins archive. Of course, you can also buy it.