Great design is a never-ending journey of discovery — and for this journey, it helps to pack a healthy sense of humor. Sociologist and surfer-turned-designer David Carson walks through a gorgeous, funny and wise review of his work and found images. It’s packed with quotable moments from Marshall McLuhan, William S. Burroughs and Carson. (Recorded […]
Speaking at Serious Play 2008, Paula Scher looks back at a life in design (she’s done album covers, books, the Citibank logo …) and pinpoints the moment when she started really having fun. Look for gorgeous designs and images from her legendary career. (Recorded May 2008 in Pasadena, California. Duration: 21:56.) Watch Paula Scher’s […]
Customers want to feel what they buy is authentic, but Mass Customization author Joseph Pine says selling authenticity is tough because, well, there’s no such thing. He talks about a few experiences that may be artificial but make millions anyway. (Recorded in February 2004, in Monterey, California. Duration: 14:19.) Watch Joseph Pine’s talk on […]
Batch to batch, crust to crust … In tribute to the beloved staple food, baking master Peter Reinhart reflects on the cordial couplings (wheat and yeast, starch and heat) that give us our daily bread. Try not to eat a slice. (Recorded at Taste3 in July 2008, in Napa, California. Duration: 15:35.) Watch Peter […]
In this unmissable look at the magic of comics, Scott McCloud bends the presentation format into a cartoon-like experience, where colorful diversions whiz through childhood fascinations and imagined futures that our eyes can hear and touch. Listen for a moving meditation on the nature of vision — and for four indelible rules of life. (Recorded […]
Rob Forbes, the founder of Design Within Reach, shows a gallery of snapshots that inform his way of seeing the world. Charming juxtapositions, found art, urban patterns — this slideshow will open your eyes to the world around you. (Recorded February 2006 in Monterey, California. Duration: 15:37.) Watch Rob Forbes’s talk on TED.com, where […]
Greg Lynn talks about the mathematical roots of architecture — and how calculus and digital tools allow modern designers to move beyond the traditional building forms. A glorious church in Queens (and a titanium tea set) illustrate his theory. (Recorded February 2005 in Monterey, California. Duration: 18:55.) Watch Greg Lynn’s talk on TED.com, where […]
Inventor Paul Moller talks about the future of personal air travel — the marriage of autos and flight that will give us true freedom to travel off-road. He shows two things he’s working on: the Moller Skycar (a jet + car) and a passenger-friendly hovering disc. (Recorded February 2004 in Monterey, California. Duration: 15:39.) […]
Strange landscapes, scorching heat and (sometimes) mad crocodiles await scientists seeking clues to evolution’s genius. Paleontologist Paul Sereno talks about his surprising encounters with prehistory — and a new way to help students join the adventure. (Recorded February 2005 in Monterey, California. Duration: 21:46.) Watch Paul Sereno’s talk on TED.com, where you can download […]
To recap: If you’ve embedded a TEDTalk in the past on your own site or blog, you will need to get a new embed code from TED. Our former embed host has left the business, and we unfortunately have to ask everyone to migrate to our new host, which means pulling replacement code. On the […]
At Serious Play 2008, John Maeda talks about his path from a Seattle tofu factory to the Rhode Island School of Design, where he became president in 2008. Maeda, a tireless experimenter and a witty observer, explores the crucial moment when design met computers, and how their collision changed his approach to both. (Recorded May […]
Nobel-winning biochemist Kary Mullis talks about the basis of modern science: the experiment. Sharing tales from the 17th century and from his own backyard-rocketry days, Mullis celebrates the curiosity, inspiration and rigor of good science in all its forms. Filled with insights and a few thought-provoking “heresies” (listen for Mullis’ take on global warming), this […]
If you’ve embedded a TEDTalk in the past on your own site or blog, today you may have noticed a new message in the embed player window: “Click here to view this video on TED.com. (Webmaster: Click through to embed our new player in your site)” The backstory is, VideoEgg, the longtime host of TEDTalks […]
During this holiday break, the conversation on TED.com has been as lively as ever. We talked about our resolutions: Cynthia Ryan writes: my resolution for 2009 is to (continue to) challenge my assumptions. Dan Dennett helps me do this, if only on his intellectual coattails. More than that, he has a way of imparting complex […]
At the 2008 Taste3 conference, New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee talks about her hunt for the origins of familiar Chinese-American dishes — exploring the hidden spots where these two cultures have (so tastily) combined to form a new cuisine. (Recorded July 2008 in Napa, California. Duration: 16:38.) Watch Jennifer 8. Lee’s talk from […]
Earlier this month, Nicholas Negroponte flew to Colombia, along with a team from One Laptop per Child, to deliver bright-green XO laptops to schoolchildren in territory once held by guerrillas. TED came along to film as part of a new, occasional feature called “TED in the Field” that offers updates on TEDTalks speakers and the […]