Objects Augmented with Real-Time Contextual Data

DisplayContent is a thought-provoking augmented reality proof of concept to come out of the Pachube International Internet of Things Hackathon.

via fastcompany

Animated Data Visualization Rendered In-Browser

This data visualization of civilian casualties in Afghanistan shows what web browsers can render without the use of plugins. In the words of the Developer and Designer, George Michael Brower:

That this visualization can be viewed in-browser is a testament to the promise of modern web technologies such as WebGL, HTML5 and CSS3, all of which were leveraged in this piece. As browsers adopt support for these standards, developers and their audience will enjoy fewer barriers to rich experiences, hopefully increasing the visibility and appreciation of code as art. Thanks to Ricardo Cabello for three.js as well as Chris Lauritzen and Jono Brandel.

Contributed by James Craig

Evolution of Web Design

iAd and AdMob Galleries

Apple recently released an iAd gallery to the App store where you can get some examples of the latest and greatest iAds to interact with & show creatives.

And if you’re on Android, AdMob has an app for you too.

Better Looking QR Codes

QR codes seem to be everywhere, but often seem forced.
Mashable has a few tips on how QR codes can be stylized without losing functionality.

We’ve seen barcodes get their design on as well.

Contributed by James Craig

Internet Explorer 9′s Frame Rate Test

In order to show the capabilities of IE9′s html5 support, Microsoft is curating this site to display some of the possibilities being developed and utilized in modern browsers.

Check it out.

via TastyTruth

Photorealistic CGI Animation

We saw Alex Roman’s ‘Third and Seventh‘ video a while back. Here’s a new one made for Silestone countertops called ‘Above Everything Else‘.

via laughing squid

Sync Design Comps to iPhone

A great tool for viewing design comps on your iPhone—take the mystery out of mobile design and view it real-time.

via konigi

Tron Legacy

A developer’s job never seems that exciting; sitting down at computer all day, avoiding the sun light, and typing string after string of foreign language-like code in hopes that hitting “File Save” won’t break whatever it is you’re working on. However, for “jtnimoy” and his team, the hours of a blinking black and green screen paid off when he was asked to help Digital Domain create computer-science inspired special effects for Tron Legacy.

Check out his detailed explanation of his process at here.

http://jtnimoy.net/workviewer.php?q=178

Data Visualization/Game Design from Bloom.io

From former Stamen and Barbarian Group people comes Bloom.io, a new startup in San Francisco focused on data visualization with game design.

http://bloom.io/

And some of their products:

http://cartagr.am/

http://fizz.bloom.io/

Contributed by Jeremy Adirim