Making Connections By Design

At the World Design Congress, the profession imagined how to bring designers and managers together on issues such as production and sustainability

An Online Game Pioneer's Blank Slate

Richard Garriott, creator of NCsoft's Tabula Rasa, talks about his efforts to redefine multiplayer online gaming

More Virtual Worlds: Yes, Really

Big companies are piling into virtual reality with their own, brandedonline worlds that could be as much enterprise tool as marketing ploy

One Vision for the Future of Chrysler

How to save the automaker and the environment? Hold the paint, spice up interiors, and make roadsters to fit the boomer bulge

Gaming Usability 101

This list of ten features should be embraced by game designers

Bungie Bounces: Where Next for Halo's Developer?

Bungie franchise and community director, Brian Jarrard, analyzes the company split with Microsoft

Gunning for Google

Recent redesigns at Yahoo!, Microsoft Live Search, and Ask.com are providing graphically rich alternatives to the minimalist search giant

PlayStation3: All About the Games

Can new Sony gaming chief Kaz Hirai's focus on games help close the gap on Microsoft and Nintendo? A price cut might help

Tell Us How You Really Feel

MIT start-up EmSense tracks gamers' real-time emotional responses—useful data for game developers and marketers alike

How Britain Jumpstarts Design

The Design Council heads up a network of regional programs that help harness the creative energy of small businesses as an engine for national growth

Develop It Yourself

With each of the big three console manufacturers releasing tools and offering distribution to independent developers, the homebrew scene offers opportunity like never before

Indie Retailers Vie for Halo 3 Dollars

Retail giants like GameStop and Wal-Mart are moving loads of Halo 3 copies, but how are the indie guys faring with the deployment of Master Chief?

Tolkien's Virtual World Takes Off

The Lord of the Rings Online has enjoyed explosive growth since its April unveiling. And it'll probably keep doing so—if it remains true to Tolkien's vision

IBM's Office Rival

In launching a free, open-source based software suite, Big Blue hopes to compete for Microsoft's Office clients. The design incorporates user feedback with a nod to Web 2.0

Sony PSP Says Change Your Shirt

Games for nongamers are in style, and on its redesigned handheld, Sony is meeting demand with—among other offerings—My Stylist, a wardrobe organizer

Bringing PlayStation Back to Basics

Sony's Phil Harrison discusses the challenges facing the brand and the gaming world's explosion

The Halo 3 Effect

The blockbuster game's innovative social-networking elements could signal a new approach to video game development

Creating Box Art

Even in the Internet Age, box artwork can help persuade a consumer to part with cold hard cash. PicturePlane shares tips for grabbing attention in the aisle

Designing for Diabetics

Inspired by consumer gadgetry, medical-device makers are creating slick tools for insulin injections and readings

New Clout for Cradle to Cradle Design

Three leaders in sustainable-design consulting are collaborating to leverage their expertise, stimulate new products, and boost "cradle to cradle" certification