Prentice Penny has spent the majority of his career in TV, producing, writing, and directing such hits as Scrubs , Brooklyn Nine-Nine , and Insecure . As notable as those credits are, Penny’s work has so far been within the limits of someone else’s idea. So when it came […]
The 2020 Olympics have officially been postponed to 2021. From a branding perspective, this presents a bit of a problem: What happens when your brand name is tied to a date that’s now out-of-date? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that for Tokyo 2020, nothing will change . Though […]
Architect, urban planner, author, and critic Michael Sorkin died this week from complications related to COVID-19. The news was first reported by architect Warren James and Archinect . Fast Company has since confirmed his death with Sorkin’s nonprofit Terreform. He was 71. Greenfill House as Garden by Michael Sorkin […]
COVID-19’s rapid spread has strained hospital resources across the globe. Personal protective equipment isn’t being manufactured quickly enough to keep up with demand, and emergency wings are being forced to prioritize high-risk patients while sending milder cases home. While some hospitals are erecting temporary tents to receive more patients, […]
Brands responding to Covid-19 with emails to consumers about how they’re responding to the pandemic has become a thing of cliché. But in the streetwear game, cliché is boring. For Chinatown Market , the popular streetwear brand known for collaborations with Cole Haan , Chief Keef , Crocs , […]
As hospitals grapple with a shortage of masks and ventilators in their fight against COVID-19, creative solutions are emerging worldwide. MIT researchers have invented an open-source, low-cost ventilator that could be built for just $100 , compared to the $30,000 commercial ventilator. Maker’s Asylum, a makerspace in Mumbai, has […]
Dear recent college graduates, interns, and entry-level workers, I see you. You’ve had a lot to process over the past week. As the coronavirus spreads across America, grinding the economy to a halt, it’s dawning on you exactly how bad the looming recession will be. You’re worried that as […]
As unemployment claims soar because of the coronavirus—especially in the service industry, and in other jobs where working remotely is impossible— Upsolve , a startup nonprofit that offers a free online tool to help people declare bankruptcy, is beginning to see its first users citing the coronavirus as the […]
There are silver linings to working from home—including the diversity it’s encouraging , the better air quality from decreased travel, the increased productivity companies and brands that are working remotely are experiencing, and the opportunity to just be comfortable. Not to say that being able to wear leggings while […]
Life has changed enormously over the course of a few short weeks. Schools are closed, some cities have curfews, and more Americans than ever before are crawling out of bed and dialing into conference calls from their couch. In less than a week, many companies have scrambled to create […]
