This is a great presentation by Michael McDaniel and Jared Ficklin from Frog Design at TEDxAustin. Read my summary of this year’s TEDxAustin here.
Urban Cable in Austin? It’s not as crazy as it seems.
http://fangmarks.com/2013/02/urban-cable-in-austin-its-not-as-crazy-as-it-seems/
TEDxAustin 2013 : Fearless
This year’s theme for TEDxAustin was Fearless. That’s a pretty wide canvas to work from. It would have been easy to go the “rah-rah” inspirational route and there were those moments, but mostly the speakers showed us how they have faced some of their own fears, helped others tell their personal stories, and worked on [...]
http://fangmarks.com/2013/02/tedxaustin-2013-fearless/
David Trubridge Lighting & Furniture
I was hoping to post one more video from TEDxAustin this week, but the Chris Bliss video doesn’t seem to be up yet. Instead, I thought I’d show some more beautiful work of David Trubridge who’s designs graced the stage that day. I find his work fascinating. It’s like IKEA had sex with Antoni Gaudí. [...]
http://fangmarks.com/2012/03/david-trubridge-lighting-furniture/
TEDxAustin 2012 Talk: Tanya Streeter
Tanya Streeter talks about her experiences as a champion free diver, environmental spokeswoman and new mom. — — — — — — Other TEDxAustin talks: Todd Humphreys on GPS Technology Jason Roberts Changes Communities
http://fangmarks.com/2012/03/tedxaustin-2012-talk-tanya-streeter/
TEDxAustin 2012 Talk: Paul “DJ Spooky” Miller
Paul Miller gives a very interesting talk followed up by a wonderful performance. He jumps around a bit in his talk, referencing sources from Adam Smith to Sigmund Freud, but comes full circle to make the case for new creativity in our digital age coming from a remix of past ideas. I’ve got to download [...]
http://fangmarks.com/2012/02/tedxaustin-2012-talk-paul-dj-spooky-miller/
TEDxAustin 2012 Talk: Jason Roberts Changes Communities
This is a fantastic TEDxAustin talk by Jason Roberts. What he and his friends have done in Dallas is nothing short of amazing. This is a great example of the power of community and enthusiastic leadership. Who knows. They may just bring the street car back! — — — — — — Other TEDxAustin talks: [...]
http://fangmarks.com/2012/02/tedxaustin-2012-talk-jason-roberts-changes-communities/