From a “Ghost Library” to a “Window on the Big World”: The Story of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington Central Library
What do you do when the building standards governing the safety of your workplace are deemed inadequate?
The Great Libraries of China
An architectural tour of the great libraries of China turns up a spectacular place to read a book on the beach.
Design Matters: Critiquing US Flag Designs
How well-designed is your state’s flag?
Standards for Road Signs and Why Signs in the US Are So Different from the Rest of the World
Why do US road signs look different from those seen in the rest of the world?
Guest Post — Love in the Time of COVID: Lessons in Change Management and Hope Amid the Chaos
Lily Garcia Walton discusses Silverchair’s ongoing adaptation of working spaces and policies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Past, Present and Future: The Book (of Hours)
A centuries old genre of publication — can it inspire tomorrow’s book?
The Impact of Color
A video showing how filmmakers use color to evoke an emotional response from an audience.
A New Century of Libraries
A whirlwind tour of the fascinating architecture of the modern library.
The First Secret of Design
The designer behind the iPod talks about ways to see your product in a new light.
Guest Post: Lettie Conrad on Understanding the Researcher Experience
Lettie Conrad discusses the emerging picture of how researchers work with the literature.
Interface Design: How We Depict Texting and the Internet in Film
The display of new types of information is a constant challenge for scholarly publishers. A look at how filmmakers portray texting and computer use offers some insight into effective interface design.
The Journal Redesign — More Complicated, More Costly, and More Strategic Than Ever
Journal redesigns seem to be occurring more frequently — and are certainly more complex — than in the past. What motivates a publisher and editor to undertake a redesign? And why is it so complex, costly, and strategic today?
The Kitchen Remodel — Which Sites Should Inspire Us?
We’re contemplating a remodel. What sites do you think we should take inspiration from?
CrossDress: A New Fashion-Forward Service Where Social Media Meets Glamor
CrossRef announces a new system in conjunction with New York’s Fashion Week.