New paths for the roads of tomorrow
Transportation news feeds are filled with tech innovations and new start-ups willing to improve our daily mobility…
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Swimming is back in town (it’s still summer!)
Among other natural elements, water surely is one of the most appreciated in cities – or even a symbol, as the famous …
How cities deal with the climate change risks
According to the non-profit organization “100 Resilient Cities”, urban resilience is the ability of individuals,…
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The hair-blowing ad
To introduce its new range of hair products and illustrate its tagline "Make your hair come alive", Swedish pharmacy…
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A fake subway entrance made of Lego bricks
As part of the promotion of "The Lego Movie", a fake subway entrance made of 190,000 bricks was set-up in downtown…
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A clever use of space
How to optimize the use of a limited space? To promote its "Small spaces solutions", Ikea teamed-up with Thjnk agency…
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An iBeacon-based app to enhance museum experience
In order to let visitors live an enhanced experience of its museum, the Rubens House in Antwerp partnered with digital…
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An onboard entertainment channel on Aberdeen buses
To make bus commuting more attractive, Aberdeen transit authority equipped its vehicles with an onboard entertainment…
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Will you resist the temptation?
In order to promote the release of the book "Marilyn: Intimate Exposures", German publishing company Edel Books teamed…
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The most popular running routes around the world
American statistician Nathan Yau used publicly available data from mobile app RunKeeper to create maps showing the most…
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An interactive digital installation at San Francisco International Airport
Digital agency Razorfish's Emerging Experiences Group designed an interactive installation set-up in San Francisco…
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1 billion smartphones shipped worldwide in 2013
According to the latest survey by market research firm IDC, annual worldwide smartphone shipments reached 1 billion…
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Let it snow!
The perception of winter and snow has changed over time, to become a more positive season in the collective imagination…
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Riding to fight against pollution
Bangkok-based design studio Lightfog imagined an eco-friendly high-tech bicycle concept that can fight against air…
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The world’s largest human migration
Chinese New Year is taking place on January 31st this year.During the 40-day "Spring Festival" period, when several…
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Tesla enters the car-sharing world
Palo Alto car sharing system Vukee Car will soon enable drivers to rent luxury brand Tesla's highly expected Model S…
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A "living" crossing sign interacting with pedestrians
As part of an academic project at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program, design students Alexandra Coym, Sam…
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Digital street-art
New York as a playing fieldOn October 2013, British street-art superstar and activist Banksy undertook a one month…
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Brands and institutions in favour of street-art
Crossing the street can be an esthetic experience too!The City of Paris is currently experimenting, in several…
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Art in the streets
Hidden street-artPieces of street-art don't always appear at first glance.German artistic duo Zebrating creates…
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Paris is hosting the first "Fête du Graphisme"
From January 8th to February 18th, 2014, Paris is hosting the first “Fête du Graphisme”, a Festival organized by…
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This billboard lets you watch a potato turn into French fries!
As part of a campaign to promote the freshness of its products, McDonald's Switzerland and TBWA agency set-up a…
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The Sky's the limit?
A year after this mysterious UFO was seen flying over the British capital to promote a Microsoft Xbox game, London's…
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Your face on a digital Mount Rushmore
As part of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, a giant interactive installation designed by British architect Asif Khan…
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Billboard on fire!
Double Grill&Bar, a steakhouse located in Yekaterinburg (Russia), found a spectacular way to promote its grilled foo
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On-demand wrapping-paper in a billboard
As part of a special Christmas campaign, Coca-Cola partnered with creative agency Duval Guillaume Modem to install…
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Japan outspends the U.S. on mobile apps
According to a report published by analytics firm App Annie, Japan has overtaken the U.S. as the world's largest mobile…
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The most popular spots for Facebook check-ins
Facebook just released some interesting data about its users' activity in 2013, including the places around the world…
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The most "ICT mature" cities are...
Ericsson recently published its latest Networked Society City Index, a report analyzing 31 major cities' maturity in…
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Mobile payment transactions to reach $251 billion in 2013
According to a report published by Visiongain, the global mobile payments market has experienced tremendous growth in…
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Music on the move
From the first portable gramophones manufactured in the early 20th century to the famous "Walkman" launched by Sony in…
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A piece of history through the bus window
As part of a graduation project at the Eindhoven Design Academy, Dutch designer Ilse Heesterbeek imagined a technology…
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A rodeo on your desk
To promote its vitamin tablets and effervescent drinks, Berocca set-up an installation in downtown Buenos-Aires…
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Takeaway flowers
Calgary-based florist Anne Paterson's Flowers found a simple way to promote its store thanks to a smart "do-it-yourself…
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A piece of Paris in the Montreal subway
To promote Paris as a destination, Air France partnered with Canadian advertising agency Bleublancrouge to set-up a…
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Asia-Pacific has become the world's largest regional travel market
According to a report published by PhoCusWright, Asia-Pacific surpassed Europe in 2012 as the largest regional travel…
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Multifunctional street furniture to improve walkability
As desaturation of public space is becoming a major issue for cities, Australian designer Michael Oechsle created…
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Google Street View now includes airports and train stations
Google Street View keeps on growing... After mapping iconic places and famous monuments, Google's panoramic view…
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30 squats for a free ride
As part of a campaign launched by the Russian Olympic Committee to promote the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, a special…