These are the Ten Commandments of Good Design as outlined by Dieter Rams, a German industrial designer closely affiliated with the Functionalist school of thought and whom also held office at consumer products company Braun for 40-some years. Rams’ penchant for rationalist design has persisted through the svelte silhouettes of some of our most familiar domestic objects. As…
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Before the times of iPhones, laptops and cars, society was controlled by royalty. Kings and Queens held complete power in their hands, and everyone was expected to obey the laws they created. If an individual did not, that person was subject to a punishment at the discretion of the King. Of course, in the Medieval…
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(Original Image) Disclaimer: There is some sensitive language that is used in this post, but it’s solely for the sake of analysis and is not intended to offend anyone. Have you ever been treated unfairly because of your race? If your answer is yes, then it’s proof that racism still exists. Even if you haven’t…
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If you find yourself with nothing to do this weekend, look no further! Check out some local things Calgary has to offer all weekend. Between new culture and physical activity, there’ll be something on this list that’ll interest you, all while community building! 8TH CALGARY TURKISH FESTIVAL WHERE: Eau Claire Festival…
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I was recently given the opportunity to participate in a webinar put on by RESULTS Canada designed to train people to advocate for ending world poverty. We have the ability to end poverty by 2030 if countries donate 0.7% of their GNI* as promised when the Millennium Development Goals were set by the United Nations…
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{Source} With the popularity of 6 Swoon-Worthy Poets to Follow on Instagram, I decided to turn this into a series! Through YAA, I will be showcasing the diverse people I personally follow on the popular photography app. If you have any suggestions as to what the next installment should be, leave a comment below or…
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On Saturday, July 11th, I “unplugged” for the whole day (24 hours) to see what my life would be like without social media. Growing up in the 21st century being online has always been something everyone was a part of. After some thought, I came to the conclusion that I did not know what…
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I never really knew why we were taught how to write business letters in junior high until I attended a webinar designed to increase advocacy to encourage governments to prioritize ending poverty by 2030. Seem crazy? Well I assure you it is more than possible if we meet the goals we have previously set. Unfortunately…
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If you’ve seen The Hunger Games, you may have heard of 16 year old Amandla Stenberg who portrayed the young District 11 female tribute, Rue. While that is one of the works she is well known for, Stenberg is also known for advocating for issues relating to black culture. In April she posted a video…
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Frantically searching through the stampede food map for the location of Pub Grub’s red velvet chicken strips selling point and dragging my weary friends in circles; I began my worthwhile journey to try out one of this year’s new midway food: the Red Velvet Chicken Strips. Finally finding the building where the chicken strips were…
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Do you know yourself? How well do you know yourself? In a way, it is so ironic to ask yourself this because you’d think that you would know yourself 110%, however it usually turns out that you don’t really know yourself all that well. I believe that being able to search for yourself is vital.…
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If you’re an avid iPhone photographer, you know that photo editing is crucial in unleashing the full potential of what your camera has just captured. Online programs can be sketchy (all those pop-up ads?) and impractical, given your photo is on your phone. Plus, there are so many photo editing apps out there that…
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Beauty. It is a noun that pertains to the positive and stunning things in life, yet despite its positive connotation, it has become detrimental to females who are criticized for “not being beautiful”. As a girl who experiences insecurities, I often feel as though I’m not fulfilling the standards society has set for me. Such insecurities have…
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If you understand the significance that the Greek debt crisis poses for the world economy, you are probably pondering about the next steps for the country after it and other EU leaders came to a consensus yesterday. If you were like me and didn’t know what a”Grexit” from the world’s largest joint economy would entail, you…
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Changing the world surprisingly isn’t such a far-fetched idea. In fact, people have been doing exactly that for hundreds of years. As long as there is someone willing to speak out for something they believe in, change is possible. And that goes for you too, no matter how old you are. Change is about voice,…
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