fun works

We usually expect Design to be practical, functional. What about another aspect that is important? The fun to use it, the sheer beauty of the design. It turns out that our brain is wired in such a fashion that we can be more creative, and better problem solvers, if we are happy. So it also pays to use design that makes us happy.

I'm a big fan of having fun. What makes you happy? As Don Norman puts it: "so that's the new me, I only say positive things."

get inspired

The next generation is switched on, aware, and more able to adapt to this changing world then we are:

I was incredibly amazed by the youngest speaker at a TED event so far. (Ted stands for Ideas Worth Spreading.)

So what is the story of Adora?

This Friday there will be a TEDx event hosted in Dunedin New Zealand. The speakers will be a tad older but will be equally inspiring.