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WHAT ARE SCREENS DOING TO OUR EYES—AND OUR ABILITY TO SEE?

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THE EYES ARE unwell. Their childhood suppleness is lost. The lenses, as we log hours on this earth, thicken, stiffen, even calcify. The eyes are no longer windows on souls. They’re closer to teeth.To see if your own eyes are hardening, look no further than your phone, which should require no exertion; you’re probably already there. Keep peering at your screen, reading and staring, snubbing life’s third dimension and natural hues. The first sign of the eyes’ becoming teeth is the squinting at phones. Next comes the reflexive extending of the arm, the impulse to resize letters into the preschool range. And at last the buying of drugstore readers. Read More

This summer’s most inspiring design books

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Ten of Co.Design‘s favorite new tiles, whether you’re looking for beach reads or serious academic research.

Summer is a time for creative renewal, and for many of us, that means new books. 2018’s most exciting new design books have something for everyone, whether you just want to peruse coffee table eye candy or you finally have time to pore over the essays you didn’t have a chance to read during the winter. We’ve compiled some of the most compelling new and forthcoming releases, from significant design research to pure, unadulterated fun. Find the first 10 titles below, and stay tuned for part two. Read More

5 ways brands can win in the “don’t just sit there” economy

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The first part of 2018 has blown the lid off of a long-time conversation around the relationship between corporations and social responsibility. Most well-established companies already have CSR programs and many of them do some amazing things. Consider the work that wins at competitions like Engage for Good and Cynopsis Social Good Awards as solid case studies. Read More