Doctor's Note

A mix of essays and commentary about design, innovation, technology, society, coaching, personal and leadership development. Since 1996.

Optimus OLED keyboard - smart object of desire

Ah, good product design, I love it when it’s done so well. This OLED keyboard, the Optimus, from Russian design house Art. Lebedev Studio is a brilliant …

London Bombs

Phew. What a weird 48 hours that was. As far as I know everyone I know is okay, though I have many friends in London that I haven’t heard from, so I hope …

Google Scholar increases book sales

I work at a University as most of you will know and the issue of “Google culture” amongst students when researching comes up all the time. So …

Flying Carpet

At last a decent carpet in an airport. I’ve always wondered who chose the hideous designs for public spaces, but this one by Iranian artist Seyed Alavi …

Perception Website (2005)

Role: Creative Director/Producer Website re-design for Australian games development company, Perception In collaboration with Gestalt Productions.

BT Fusion - Fixed line and mobile convergence

This press release from Ovum looks like my dreams for using just one phone are nearer, though the convergence between the landline and mobile isn’t here …

Pokia becomes Hulger

My mate Nic Roope has finally found a backer and launched his Pokia range of classic handsets for mobiles under the name Hulger. We reckon there’s going …