5 Things You Should Experience This Week: 4.13.2015

Editor's Notes

1. #OpenMicMonday hosted by: Joanna Peña-Bickley Global Chief Creative Officer @jojobickley 5 Things You Should Experience This Week #5TYSE
2. 5 Things You Should Experience This Week #5TYSE Streaming Live at: http://meerkatapp.co/jojobickley
3. Great design begins with understanding that there are moments of truth for every brand. #Design4MoT has never been more important. Those moments of truth are often at the cross roads of opportunity, a users unmet needs, and your ability to transform the mundane or transitional task into magic.
4. Great design begins with understanding that there are moments of truth for every brand. #Design4MoT has never been more important. Those moments of truth are often at the cross roads of opportunity, a users unmet needs, and your ability to transform the mundane or transactional task into magic. the internet of things is gives the designer mystical powers to create enchanted experiences.
5. Here are 5 experiences that are designed to turn transform the mundane into magic with technology Smartstones The Beta List: unSend.it PizzaTime Neiman Marcus Magic Mirror Bluesmart
6. Frozen’s magic trolls disguised as stones had healing powers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWtTdRmSrYQ
7. Gesture-Controlled Stones Assist Those with Physical Challenges Smartstones put remote communication in the hands of people with physical challenges, ranging from blindness to nonverbal autism spectrum disorders to hearing impairment and ALS. Smartstones are mini and wearable tech that facilitate remote communication http://www.smartstones.co/ This durable “stone” the size of a worry rock is packed with LED lights, a gesture recognition library, touch interface, gyroscope, speakers and Bluetooth connectivity. Though a smartphone isn’t required for use, it interfaces with an app that lets the user and his-her loved ones program it to respond to specific gestures. For example, the stone could be programmed to text a loved one “thinking of you” when tapped twice, or “feeling anxious” if rubbed with a thumb. Other gestures and combinations of gestures it recognizes include swipes, taps and shakes. It also includes a GPS tracker so loved ones can respond to a call for help. Current models of the stone can be worn as pendants, or on a wrist band. The accompanying app is designed securely to keep communication private. Backer rewards for the Indiegogo campaign include pre-orders at one for $79 and $149 for two, listed as 40 percent off the projected retail price. A pendant necklace reward comes for $39 and a leather cuff arm bracelet costs $49.
8. Gesture-Controlled Stones Assist Those with Physical Challenges Smartstones put remote communication in the hands of people with physical challenges, ranging from blindness to nonverbal autism spectrum disorders to hearing impairment and ALS. Smartstones are mini and wearable tech that facilitate remote communication http://www.smartstones.co/ This durable “stone” the size of a worry rock is packed with LED lights, a gesture recognition library, touch interface, gyroscope, speakers and Bluetooth connectivity. Though a smartphone isn’t required for use, it interfaces with an app that lets the user and his-her loved ones program it to respond to specific gestures. For example, the stone could be programmed to text a loved one “thinking of you” when tapped twice, or “feeling anxious” if rubbed with a thumb. Other gestures and combinations of gestures it recognizes include swipes, taps and shakes. It also includes a GPS tracker so loved ones can respond to a call for help. Current models of the stone can be worn as pendants, or on a wrist band. The accompanying app is designed securely to keep communication private. Backer rewards for the Indiegogo campaign include pre-orders at one for $79 and $149 for two, listed as 40 percent off the projected retail price. A pendant necklace reward comes for $39 and a leather cuff arm bracelet costs $49.
9. speaking of magical communications - Bill and Ted used their magic telephone booth to revisit history. but could we use it to create a mythical moment that recalled an email when you hit reply to all or hit send on that email you should have never sent?
10. The Beta List: unSend.it unSend.it enables anyone with an email address complete control over their sent email. It's a free service that will help anyone who's ever sent an email by mistake to easily 'unsend' it with the click of a button. The real kicker is the ability to unSend or edit emails at any time – even after they've been opened by the recipient! http://unsend.it/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BLrZrIestMAZAS http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/17/facebook-pay/
11. The Beta List: unSend.it unSend.it enables anyone with an email address complete control over their sent email. It's a free service that will help anyone who's ever sent an email by mistake to easily 'unsend' it with the click of a button. The real kicker is the ability to unSend or edit emails at any time – even after they've been opened by the recipient! http://unsend.it/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BLrZrIestMAZAS http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/17/facebook-pay/
12. creating enchanting moments out of meal time isn’t easy PizzaTime is a beautiful desktop timepiece by award-winning technology design consultancy Artefact.
13. PizzaTime is a beautiful desktop timepiece by award-winning technology design consultancy Artefact. However, it is what’s inside the wooden box that truly counts. PizzaTime is a physical clock that uses the Edison platform to connect to the Domino’s Pizza Tracker API to deliver you melty, cheesy, carby goodness at the press of a button. How does it work? You twist the dial on the top of the clock to reveal different apps on the LED display (in this case, the PizzaTime app). Press down on the button to select, twist again to choose your favorite kind of pizza, press down again to confirm your order and boom! 30-45 minutes later you have a piping hot Domino’s pizza at your door! https://vimeo.com/119480238 http://www.artefactgroup.com/content/pizzatime-the-internet-of-fun-things/ The PizzaTime recipe
14. PizzaTime is a beautiful desktop timepiece by award-winning technology design consultancy Artefact. However, it is what’s inside the wooden box that truly counts. PizzaTime is a physical clock that uses the Edison platform to connect to the Domino’s Pizza Tracker API to deliver you melty, cheesy, carby goodness at the press of a button. How does it work? You twist the dial on the top of the clock to reveal different apps on the LED display (in this case, the PizzaTime app). Press down on the button to select, twist again to choose your favorite kind of pizza, press down again to confirm your order and boom! 30-45 minutes later you have a piping hot Domino’s pizza at your door! https://vimeo.com/119480238 http://www.artefactgroup.com/content/pizzatime-the-internet-of-fun-things/ The PizzaTime recipe
15. mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all…. Neiman Marcus says you.
16. Neiman Marcus Smart Mirror Neiman Marcus Tests New Smart Mirrors Shopping for clothing is about to become even more high-tech for Neiman Marcus customers. The luxury department store is unveiling a pilot test of their new smart mirrors from MemoMi Labs. The mirrors, known as Memory Mirrors, will help customers try on clothes virtually, and integrate with the existing retail space. Neiman Marcus installed two Memory Mirrors in its Walnut Creek, California store, and has plans to install more in their San Francisco and Dallas stores, http://www.retailsolutionsonline.com/doc/neiman-marcus-tests-new-smart-mirrors-0001 http://memorymirror.com/ http://www.psfk.com/2015/01/neiman-marcus-online-shopping-digital-mirror.html
17. Mary Poppins Magic bag seemed like it could do anything. But could it be used to improve the travel experience in the age of the Internet of things?
18. Bluesmart The World's First Smart Connected Carry-on Suitcase The Bluesmart carry-on connects to your smartphone, enabling features that will forever change the way you travel. We all know nothing can ruin a trip like losing your luggage and its contents. Put your mind at ease knowing that you can lock your suitcase via your smartphone; if you get separated from your Bluesmart, it will lock automatically. Access can be shared with people you trust, and you will be notified anytime someone attempts to open the suitcase. The Bluesmart Travel Sentry® Approved Lock will be accepted by the TSA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJnvx7IhAmk https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bluesmart-world-s-first-smart-connected-carry-on
19. Bluesmart The World's First Smart Connected Carry-on Suitcase The Bluesmart carry-on connects to your smartphone, enabling features that will forever change the way you travel. We all know nothing can ruin a trip like losing your luggage and its contents. Put your mind at ease knowing that you can lock your suitcase via your smartphone; if you get separated from your Bluesmart, it will lock automatically. Access can be shared with people you trust, and you will be notified anytime someone attempts to open the suitcase. The Bluesmart Travel Sentry® Approved Lock will be accepted by the TSA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJnvx7IhAmk https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bluesmart-world-s-first-smart-connected-carry-on
20. Great design begins with understanding that there are moments of truth for every brand. #Design4MoT has never been more important. Those moments of truth are often at the cross roads of opportunity, a users unmet needs, and your ability to transform the mundane or transitional task into magic.