Top Ten: Best of the Web This Week
Take a look at where we’ve been this week — then enjoy the long weekend.
1. Slate’s history of the paper clip — is it the perfect design?
2. “A Communications Primer,” a film from 1953 by Charles and Ray Eames on YouTube.
3. A infographic on Apartment Therapy that helps you determine what the music to listen to on the job (of course, we also recommend checking out our weekly Playlist).
4. How will this change your work life? (via Time).
5. A simple, contemporary, and energy-efficient home for less than $100,000 in Alberta, Canada (via Arch Daily).
6. Inthralld’s post on this house built for family with deaf parents in Tokyo.
7. “How to Be Happier at Work: 3 Tips” from Inc.
8. Have you seen the Microsoft Hardware Limited Edition Artist Series? (Bonus: Free desktop wallpapers.)
9. This TED Talk from IDEO founder David Kelley about building creative confidence (via swissmiss).
10. All sorts of inspiration on exp.lore.com.