Apple Introduces iPhone5

Apple Introduces iPhone5

from USA Today

I'll just hold on to my Samsung Galaxy III

New Microsoft Logo

I actually like Microsoft's new logos, and think they work. The Microsoft logo is clean, simple, modern-metro, friendly, soft, and lends itself to many applications. It plays on its old "window" logo, but eliminates the flag-like warp and gradients. They create brand recognition by four colored rectangles, which speaks volumes. It reminds me of a quick thought I had about the Mickey Mouse logo being nothing but 3 black circles.

The new Windows 8 platform, like the logo, is cleaner, simplified, and uses squares in much of its interface design. Its design is competing with Apple's as much as the companies are fighting for each other's audience. The new Microsoft store showcases some of the implementations of its new elements that I believe will age a lot better than any of their previous logo designs.

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Apple Store Crowds

Apple Store Crowds

Have you been to an Apple Store recently? If so, this is probably what you saw...

Apple Store crowds are a little hectic this time of year.

Color of the Year for 2012: Tangerine Tango

Color of the Year for 2012: Tangerine Tango
Dec. 8, 2012

2012's shade, PANTONE® 17-1463 Tangerine Tango, is a reddish orange shade, described by the brand as "vivacious" and "enticing."

In this image courtesy of Pantone, the color swatch for Pantone's Tangerine Tango is shown. The world doesn't need more gray, and the blues are covered, too. What consumer products need is a jolt, a shot of energy and boldness, all of which comes from Tangerine Tango, the reddish-orange hue that Pantone has picked as its top color for 2012. (AP Photo/Pantone)

Nest | The Learning Thermostat

Nest | The Learning Thermostat

Using his industrial design and usability knowledge, Tony Fadell created a design and eco-friendly thermostat. His previous work included the the first 18 generations of Apple's iPod and 3 generations of the iPhone.

Turn up the heat in style!

Steve Jobs Apple Logo Tribute (Comparison)

Steve Jobs Apple Logo Tribute (Comparison)

Jonathan Mack

Chris Thornley, raid71.com

Dispute Over Apple Image Shows Internet's Reach[READ ARTICLE]

Steve Jobs Passes Away at 56

Apple founder, Steve Jobs has died. (ABC News/ABC News)

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs & Apple & Pixar

I've been on a bit of a Pixar craze lately with all the announcements of new movies. So, Tuesday night I watched "The Pixar Story," a 2007 documentary on the origins of Pixar, their struggles, and triumphs. A key player in the success of Pixar is Steve Jobs. He saw potential in the company and took a risk by investing in them. He initially lost millions, but stuck with Pixar to see them grow into the animation giant they are now.

He weathered the storm as he had done with Apple, and his foresight and determination paid off. He's a revolutionary innovator, and technical interface design and product marketing genius. Apple will miss him as the CEO, but he'll still be an integral part of their success as a Chairman.

Job well done.

Apple usurps Google as world's most valuable brand

The Apple Takeover

Apple usurps Google as world's most valuable brand (article)