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1961 Aston Martin Zagato DB4 GT in 'Allure of the Automobile' at the High Museum in Atlanta. Photograph by Peter Harholdt.

The rejuvenating elegance of automobiles.

by Bob Page on 20 March 2010

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton of the McLaren F1 team.

Will McLaren’s new flute make music in F1?

by Bob Page on 13 March 2010

Nike's 'Human Chain' television commercial advertisement features Dayna Huor. Directed by Brian Beletic, the spot's ad agency was Wieden + Kennedy in Portland, Oregon.

The Human Chain. Named for victory, Nike takes on perseverance.

by Bob Page on 21 February 2010

Installing the Olympic rings, alpine venue, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

The peaceful Aussie army behind the scenes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

by Bob Page on 18 February 2010

Heather LaGarde: Pointing to the good work of other people is a reflection of you.

On Twitter, manners produce results.

by Bob Page on 10 February 2010

In the promised land of mobile computing, are more than two flavors of ice cream possible?

In the promised land of mobile computing, are more than two flavors possible?

by Bob Page on 22 January 2010

Lukas Mathis praises design firm Iconfactory for its 'leaf' icon for Coda software.

A Swiss designer on how mute buttons speak.

by Bob Page on 22 January 2010

Post image for Richard Sapper’s Skylight: art on deadline.

Richard Sapper’s Skylight: art on deadline.

by Bob Page on 14 January 2010

Post image for Google torches the usual PR playbook in China.

Google torches the usual PR playbook in China.

by Bob Page on 13 January 2010

Facebook fans invented Vitaminwater's newest flavor -- black cherry and lime.

A new Facebook flavor for Vitaminwater — black cherry and lime, or ‘Connect.’

by Bob Page on 8 January 2010

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