Highlights from the 2013 TED Fellows: The conference’s fourth anniversary beckons a new class of young visionaries

Highlights from the 2013 TED Fellows

Four years have passed since the first TED Fellows took the stage, and in that time the community has grown to 310 total members representing 75 countries. The current crop of 20 impressed the crowd yesterday as they discussed current and future projects across disciplines. Part of the fun…

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Interview: Natasia Guo: Chinese e-commerce site Nuandao redesigns the way creatives shop and share their work

Interview: Natasia Guo

In recent years e-commerce has been booming at light-speed in China. Shoppers have quickly become familiar with online wonderlands like Taobao that suck you in as you start looking for an air purifier, only to lose track of time browsing design replicas and smartphones until finally you shut down…

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The Ground Magazine: Innovative business model sheds new light on cultural consumption

The Ground Magazine

The recently launched web outlet, The Ground, is a multifaceted cultural platform that stands out for its innovative entrepreneurial approach. The project integrates a social network, interactive online publication and promotional platform, as well as a biannual print edition filled with notable articles from the virtual edition. The initiative…

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Interview: Richard Branson on Design: Our interview with the entrepreneur on the importance of design in building a brand

Interview: Richard Branson on Design

by Rod Kurtz When you board a Virgin America plane, distinct aesthetics—purple ambient lights, black leather seats and a flight crew smartly clad in Banana Republic uniforms—make it immediately clear this airline is different. Like the rest of Sir Richard Branson’s properties, Virgin America launched in 2007 as a brash…

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