The importance of tactility in design is so great. Graphics are the icing on top of a cake, but if your cake mix is fucked up, then it all falls apart. I realize many of the things I like are first and foremost, pleasing to the touch, rather than to the eye. Case in point:
Nike Air Max 97/360
Most comfortable shoes I have put on in a long time.
Blackberry Pearl
The new Trackball is as addictive as crack.
Blackburn Bicycle Pump
Went to the sporting goods store and was planning on spending $5 on a bike pump and ended up getting this $40 baby. Why? Cuz i touched it. And it touched me back.
Jesse from Nike knows this well. The stuff he has been putting out has been pleasing to all senses, but to me, its still all about touch. Jesse, EDC and I getting some power breakfast on at Noho Star.
When do the 97/360′s drop?
Nothing to do with this post but do you know the Jordan Icon for Mac computer. These icon are so cool.
http://www.orangeclaw.com.au/index.html
Love your blog.
Vincent from Paris FRANCE
“I realize many of the things I like are first and foremost, pleasing to the touch, rather than to the eye. “
I can’t agree with you more.
A new favorite of mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/carleton_hall/255396639/