Visitors to the Viking Union Gallery at Western Washington University are greeted with a dazzling display of 10,000 black and pink straws creating a geometric mural that will make your head spin. The person behind the project is Matthew Parker — graphic designer and tactile designer of props, interiors and photo booths. He often uses paper or… Read More…
The silver lining in a slow economy is that smart people get scrappy. With a knack for design and access to dumpsters full of cardboard, architects Seth Grizzle and Jonathan Junker created the booming startup, Graypants. They use a laser cutter to cut the cardboard scraps and assemble each product by hand. The lights work… Read More…
Forget the flowers and candy…If you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine’s idea to make your sweetheart swoon, these handmade gifts will surely win you some romance bonus points. These ideas are memorable, affordable, and sustainable, so what’s not to love? Find a project below that speaks to your unique geek and put your own creative… Read More…
As I pedaled on a bright red Schwinn, with the sweet scent of Gala apples around me, I realized that nothing exemplifies creative Northwest sustainability better than a bicycle-powered cider press. On Saturday I headed to the house of Audrey Lawrence and Nathan Royston to try out their bike press and get a taste of fresh cider with… Read More…
We’ve all seen them — those incredible Lego creations that bring objects and scenes to life in the form of plastic bricks. So how do the Lego masters do it? On Saturday, I headed to the Chinese Room at Seattle’s Smith Tower for a premium Lego event hosted by Verne and Wells, and sat down… Read More…
GeekWire Summer Bash, June 21: We’ll be breaking out the ping-pong tables for this giant summer celebration at the Showbox SODO — with expert and intermediate tournaments, foosball, prizes, and more. Sign up to compete, or just come to enjoy the party and cheer on your friends. Tickets available now.
Join us at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards gala to see who will take home top honors in the Pacific Northwest. The finalists are high-growth entrepreneurs and leaders who are innovating, expanding and creating jobs and enhancing our communities. June 15, 2012 | Hyatt Regency Bellevue | 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come celebrate!
You’re invited to HAPPY HOUR, a monthly meet up for leaders in the film, music and interactive industries to share, learn and make meaningful business connections. This month features guest speaker Trey Gunn, guitar player for King Crimson, Brian Eno, Tool, and more. Trey will speak to the value of original voice, how to find it, and how, as an artist and business professional, to use it to your advantage.
See you Wednesday, May 30th, 5-7 PM at Spitfire in Belltown, free admission (21+)
In case you haven’t heard, Splunk’s Seattle office is responsible for the company’s developer platform and Microsoft offerings. Join us for our open house, where you can geek out at demo stations, enjoy food and drinks, and meet our CEO, Godfrey Sullivan, and more Splunkers. The event is free, but if you’d like to make a donation, check out Year Up Seattle.
RSVP for this free event, and we’ll see you on Wednesday, 6/20, 5-8 PM
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On May 22nd at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, join 800 tech and business leaders at the Technology Alliance’s 2012 State of Technology Luncheon for a timely conversation with John McAdam, President, CEO & Director of F5 Networks, Inc.
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