On a mission to help people imagine and design a better world
Cusp Conference
2009 is on a mission to help people imagine and design a better world.
Taking place on September 16-17, 2009 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Theater in Chicago, IL, Cusp "isn't a conference about graphic design or interior design or industrial design. It's a conference about the 'design of everything,' bringing together thinkers, innovators, skeptics, believers, visionaries, and explorers from the arts, sciences, technology, business, design and government," says Dave Mason, co-founder of Cusp and principal of SamataMason, a strategic design firm based in West Dundee, IL.
The inherent strategic advantages in design and design thinking are gaining importance among business leaders and innovative business schools. During the two-day Cusp Conference, participants experience presenters ranging from cartooni…… Read More
Tweet your nominations now through August 18
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 edition of The Top 50 Tweeples to Follow on Twitter.
First launched in September 2008, the concept was to develop a resource for new Twitter users, a “people’s choice” of Twitter.
The nomination process takes less than five minutes and requires only the Twitter username (@name) of the person(s) nominated and the appropriate expertise. Users can be nominated in areas of expertise ranging from Technology and Environment to New Media.
Nominations begin: Immediately
Time frame: Now through August 18 at 12 noon CST
HOW TO NOMINATE
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And Five Reasons Illinois Software Tax Not a Good Idea
A software tax is proposed by Governor Quinn and is included as part of the state budget to be approved by July 1. The tax is part of Senate Bill 750. If this software tax is passed into law it will be a major blow to the state’s economy.
In response to the proposed tax Protect IL Tech, a social media campaign, has launched in opposition. As part of the efforts, the campaign brings together several social media platforms. The ultimate goal is to have the t…… Read More