Akshay Kothari

In a change of format, this Spring's Liu Lecture will feature a panel discussion that brings together the founders of some of the most innovative design firms and initiatives in the world.

Moderated by renown design author and lecturer Dr. Barry Katz, the panelists will discuss their answers to Alessandro Mendini's 1980 question:...

DJ Purple in the house! Live karaoke with instruments, spinning records, and more amazingness than you can imagine.

Karaoke is one of those silly-but-fun nightlife activities that always has the potential to be awesome but usually isn't. The song lists at most karaoke bars suck, the sound systems are underwhelming, and no matter where you go...

Dudes,

Bros,

Please celebrate my birthday with an epic night in the tendernob.

We'll be downing sake-bombs, takoyaki, and some of the best sushi in the city...all while belting Lady Gaga in our own private karaoke lounge.

Then it's on down the street to Ambassador at Geary & Leavenworth (where the above photo was taken).

Please...

23.. doesn't sound as cool as 21.. but the way I see it, it's still uphill for me.. !!

To celebrate this 'coming-of-age', I'll be hosting a party on Saturday, 24th April.. There'll be beer and vodka (although if you plan on getting sloshed, I'd appreciate it if you get some alcohol, just to keep things flowing)...

** TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER at http://TEDxBERKELEY.ORG **

Half of our 700 seats have already been filled!

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On April 3rd 2010, 700 remarkable people will descend on the UC Berkeley campus for a full-day immersion of TEDtalks and live presentations by some of the Bay Area’s most accomplished people.

TED is an annual event...

How do you measure learning? Can play be educational? What makes a toy captivating? What's the design challenges and opportunities with tangible interfaces? In the class "Interaction Design Studio" we set out 12 student teams with the mission to create "Toys for learning" with tangible interfaces.

Join us on Monday, March...

Party time is back! MISSING YOU!! I will book the back of booth of JOYA! See you there! ^_^

Illuminating Objects is the Winter Design Loft Party.

With lamps and illuminating things created by your JPDers, the party is sure to be a hit

Black and White Attire is requested.

See you all on Friday

Friends, journalists and grad students....

In case you hadn't noticed, this week there has been an buzz of excitement in the air in California. In doorways, old men whisper to one another, children giggle in the street and, according to Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station, large shoals of dolphins have been spotted approaching San...