5 Must-Read Books by TED Global 2011 Speakers
The psychology of pleasure, a financial history of the world, how to analyze expressions to tell if someone's lying, and more More »
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Maria Popova is the editor of Brain Pickings. She writes for Wired UK and GOOD, and is an MIT Futures of Entertainment Fellow.
The psychology of pleasure, a financial history of the world, how to analyze expressions to tell if someone's lying, and more More »
The illustrator and designer captures the joy, frustration, and humor of daily life with smart, whimsical sketches More »
An exercise in metadesign: a design book about design books points amateurs and experts alike to beauty and inspiration More »
Leah Dieterich set out to write daily thank-you notes—about anything. Her blog, and book, show off a life-changing mindset. More »
From Stefan Sagmeister to Yves Behar, a look at why famous creators create and where their inspiration comes from More »
Everything from cutting-edge scientific ideas to a new philosophy of learning to art that honors living in the moment More »
In her biography of an extraordinary woman, Laren Redniss uses an imaging process critical to the discovery of x-rays and radioactivity More »
Strategically placed in London and other cities, Isaac Cordal's tiny figurines explore the nature of urban solitude More »
A celebration of the thinker and Atlantic co-founder—and perhaps America's original geek—208 years after his birth More »
A look back at Aaron Koblin's TED Conference speech, an introduction to data visualization and its relation to narrative More »
Vintage photographic lantern slides show off the beautiful Egypt of the past that protests and instability have obscured More »
A look back at the work of Dieter Rams, who taught people that design should be unimposing and helpful More »
The LE GUN art collective's beautiful magazines have been hard to find—until now. A preview of a new compilation. More »
South African Township Barbershops & Salons reveals the culture, history, and soul of a country through its haircuts More »
A new book uses typographic design to apply the rules of Arabic to English—and foster mutual understanding More »
On the anniversary of Velcro's U.S. patent, a celebration of one of the best examples ever of biomimetic design More »
From Paulo Coelho, Stefan Sagmeister, and other artists, advice and wisdom for designers—or really just about anyone More »
Two psychologists argue that everyone's mind contains a liar, a cheat, and a sinner. But there is always a saint, too. More »
A writer and two designers show us the homes of famous authors, from Flannery O'Connor to Zora Neale Hurston More »
A new book explores the imagery—and historical and social impact—of train travel through more than 500 graphics More »
