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If you’re honest with yourself, you probably already know which tools in your box need sharpening, and setting yourself a specific goal for improvement is the obvious next step. Creative growth can be difficult to measure, so the most effective short-term goals are usually based on effort rather than quality: 

-”I will sketch for one hour after work every day until the end of the month.”
-”I will design four album covers for a band that I like by the end of the summer.”
-”I will learn enough animation to make a one minute movie about my last project by September 1.”

The beauty of goals like this is that they lift the heavy burden of performance from your labors; a burden which, paradoxically, can prevent you from doing your best work. Bill Buxton’s recent book recounts the story of a friend teaching a ceramics class, who chose to divide the students into those whose grade would be based on the quality of their best piece, and those graded purely on volume of output. Across the board, the best work came from the latter group: freed of the pressure to perform perfectly, they instead created prolifically, learning and experimenting in the process, with little fear of failure.

Setting a “volumetric” goal like this for yourself can achieve similar results, and has the added benefit of coaxing you into a more flexible mindset regarding skill-building in general.

Runways and driveways have long been the inspirational source for home furnishings and decorating color choices. However, consumers’ increasing color confidence and personal style makes any color fashionable for 2008. From glass-like blues, botanical greens, dramatic black and white and whisper soft pink, color directions will drive towards individual self-expression, glamorous living experiences or an increasing awareness of important environmental causes.

“Go Green”
Green may just become the newest “neutral” color. Used as a subtle backdrop to reflect an enhanced eco-consciousness, green will be representative of the growing environmental movement. Mid-tone hues of fern, palm, pine and sage will be used on their own or coupled with clear blue or aqua to create a living space that conjures up a sense of outdoor-friendly living. Sandy tans and warm browns can be intermingled to complete that earthy and eco-friendly feel.

While suitable for all areas of the home, these combinations are an especially good choice for bathrooms, kitchens and family living spaces.

“Sophisticated Elegance”
Gaining popularity in 2008, black and white paint hues will enhance opulent living spaces that are filled with accessories, crystal lighting, mirrors and rich fabrics. Metallics and high sheen finishes along with rich textures benefit from the sophistication of this striking palette. For an unexpected color punch, add cause related hues such as dramatic red or maintain the room’s classic undertones with subtle pink or taupe. Dramatic and sophisticated, black and white becomes the backdrop for today’s glamorous spaces.

Master bedroom suites and living rooms are only two of the spaces that can benefit from sophisticated elegance.

“Crewel Colors”
Many consumers continue to strive for simplicity in their technology overloaded, hectic lifestyles and seek a return to a gentler way of life. The crewel color palette reflects consumers returning interest in crafts, home cooking and family focused activities. Like a rich and color filled needlepoint pattern, these hues add a soulful and personalized feel to any space. Handcrafted items create a sense of stability and security and these warm, creamy rich colors will do the same in your space. Rich cranberry reds, warm browns, along with pumpkin orange help to create a nurturing and caring environment. Mix in deep-toned blue and the tapestry is complete.

Crewel colors remain an excellent choice for kitchen or dining areas and can be warming, like a knitted afghan, in family spaces.

No matter which hue or palatte attracts attention, consumers continue to have an increased appreciation for paint quality and value. And, why not? It is a personal choice for a personal space—home.

Here are two cool products: Rotaliana charging stations with the approach to be costumed as an ordinary object like a flowerpot or a book. NICE!,…but when do we finally get rid of the cables themselves,..??

From: http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/06/multipot-combines-led-lamp-with-charging-station/

and http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=Rotaliana

First cool Christmas product spotted for this year, the Senario digital Christmas ornament: the 1.5″ screen and slide show feature allows you load photos of your loved ones and watch them as a nice Christmas tree decoration.

From http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2007/11/senario_digital.html

There are a number of companies that are focusing on wireless applications and services for the healthcare industry. One of them is ‘HealthPhone‘, a company that is improving healthcare through connecting patients to their caregivers, health organizations to each other, and people to their own health information.

Source: Click
This source is an interesting blog from Bill Crounse, a Worldwide Health Director for the Microsoft Corporation. Keep an eye on this blog.

Another interesting blog about  technology in the healthcare is  http://www.ihealthbeat.org
That one reported that virtual health coaches and other electronic devices are being developed to help increase communications between patients and providers, and reduce hospital admissions and illness.

An example of a virtual health coach is ‘Laura’ that can ask patients questions and remind them to take their pills or exercise.
Source: Click

Digital products that use kinetic energy.  Aimed at children.

http://www.sony.net/Fun/design/activity/sustainable/odo.html

Upload of video is simple - capture should be simple. My friend is working at this California company. The idea is to make a YouTube/Flickr friendly device with very simple controls rather than a complicated video/stills camera. The interface with PC is an important part of the physical design. Part of a trend to make simple and single purpose devices or “internet accessories”?? The internet application is now the most important thing

www.theflip.com

The new Oral-B Triumph from BRAUN gives a new horizon to you dental care.
The wireless toothbrush tells you things like how hard you’re pressing on your teeth, with a friendly screen….

from: http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2007/11/shiny_review_br.html

NXP Semiconductors and A Little World, a provider of ZERO mobile platform for inclusive banking, have rolled out the next generation of technology-enabled solutions which will enhance a micro bank to be set up in every village in India. The pilot project has been deployed by seven banks in over 450 villages across four states in India. The initial pilot project has brought full-featured banking services to over 45,000 rural Indian citizens, through customer service points equipped with NFC-enabled mobile phones, contactless RFID smart cards and integrated biometrics.

http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/fullnews.asp?edid=21849