thursday af'noon

issue 00

tea breaks are mandatory

Pick of the week

Projecto [Tiny Instagram Projector]

The Projecto project is a unique example of combining Instagram pictures and the 1970s by using 3D printing and crowd-funding. Just find a blank wall, draw the curtains and support Benjamin's Kickstarter project to get your own.

More linkage

everpix [Web service]

Good looking website (if a little grey and drab) and an intriguing picture service that at first glance seems to put Flickr's technical abilities in the shade. I predict a buy-out by Facebook or Yahoo!, which probably means Microsoft will probably snap them up.

Electric Cinema [Website]

There are many reasons why people don't go to the cinema these days. This cinema in Notting Hill (yes, a bit out of the way for most of us) proves why you would want to rekindle your love for the cinema experience. It's amazing what focus, commitment and donuts can do.

Working for Valve [PDF]

The handbook that new employees at Valve receive. I like the desk on wheels idea, so you can move to whichever project interests you. It's work without walls, or work with wheels, or, well... whatever...

Cardboard bicycle [Video: 6.01]

Ingenuity with cardboard.

Opening times [Demo]

Direct from Labs, a new set of visuals about opening times for the handbook app. Guidebooks next...

Responsive Trust [Demo]

For those not on the original email, take a look at the potential of the National Trust website going responsive. This introductory article and this follow up should help fill you in. Use yer mobile!

Random shopper [Pointless]

Scare or surprise yourself with this geeky widget when shopping on Amazon. I'm not sure whether it's fit for non-developer use. Still, it's a bit of fun, if a little bourgeoisie.

Metaphysical question of the week

Does the fire alarm go off, or does the fire alarm come on?

Answers on a postcard to usual address...

If you have any interesting links to send you're more than welcome to send them to the whole team yourself. But, as most weeks I'll be struggling for new linkage I'd be grateful for any good links you may feel comfortable sharing in a workplace environment so I can use them in future issues.

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