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Decoding Design
Reena Jana
Reena Jana
Contributing Editor
Reena Jana has written for the New York Times, Wired, Harvard Business Review online, Fast Company, Architectural Record, Artforum, Time Out New York, Harper's Bazaar, and GQ. Previously, she was the innovation department editor at BusinessWeek. She holds degrees from Columbia University and Barnard College.
Reena Jana
Reena occasionally consults with companies, and when her writing discusses a corporation or other organization with which she has worked, she will disclose this fact. Reena does not hold any investments in the companies she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Sun Joo Kim
Sun Joo Kim
Contributing Editor
Sun Joo Kim is an architect and creative consultant based in Boston. Her projects include design and master planning of museums, public institutions, hospitals, and university buildings across the U.S. She holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon University and is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Sun Joo Kim
Sun Joo is an independent architectural designer who contracts with design firms. She does not hold any investments in the companies she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Beth Carter
Beth Carter
Contributing Editor
Beth Carter is a freelance journalist based in New York City. She has worked for Catalyst magazine, the New York Times Syndicate, BBC Travel and Wired. She holds degrees from the University of Oregon and New York University.
Beth Carter
Beth does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers in her writing.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Mary Catherine O'Connor
Mary Catherine O'Connor
Contributing Editor
Mary Catherine O'Connor has written for Fast Company, Wired, Outside, Entrepreneur, Earth2Tech, Earth Island Journal and The Bold Italic. She is based in San Francisco.
Mary Catherine O'Connor
Mary Catherine has written white papers and marketing material for technology companies and will not write about companies with which is actively engaged. She will disclose any instances in which her work mentions companies for which she has worked. Mary Catherine does not hold any investments in the companies that she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 01-2012
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In Australia, setting up homeowners and architects
The Alternative Technology Association helps homeowners meet the home designer of their dreams.
January 31, 2012, 6:22 PM PST | By Sun Joo Kim
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Q&A: Robert King, CEO and founder, Humanscale
A pioneer in creating simple, ergonomic office furniture, Humanscale has garnered numerous design awards. The company’s chief executive–and founder–discusses its innovation...
January 30, 2012, 10:27 AM PST | By Reena Jana
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Doors closing at design store Moss, as other doors open
High-end, trend-setting design boutique and studio, Moss, is closing up shop. But the new venture, Moss Bureau, could set a whole new trend.
January 30, 2012, 5:00 AM PST | By Mary Catherine O'Connor
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How to help improve patient safety via design
Are there specific tactics that architects and engineers can use to possibly improve conditions in healthcare environments? Experts believe the key lies in organized “pre-design” plans...
January 29, 2012, 7:39 PM PST | By Reena Jana
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Ro&Ad Architects: how the Moses Bridge works
The architects of the Moses Bridge answer a few questions–from SmartPlanet readers’ comments–about how the bridge keeps water out.
January 29, 2012, 6:39 PM PST | By Sun Joo Kim
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Volkswagen’s car towers are a beautiful new way to shop
The Autostadt at the Volkswagon factory is home to the first-of-its-kind car tower, where customers can pick out their new ride straight from the maker.
January 29, 2012, 2:48 PM PST | By Beth Carter
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In Singapore, a walkway inspired by our DNA
The Helix Bridge in Singapore gives a new, scientific, look to the Marina Bay walkway.
January 27, 2012, 12:00 PM PST | By Beth Carter
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Nestle to make more user-friendly packaging
Nestle is working with university researchers to determine how it can make its packaging more accessible to consumers with physical limitations, especially the aged.
January 27, 2012, 5:00 AM PST | By Mary Catherine O'Connor
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Four steps to make choosing easier, by design
We all want the freedom to make choices, but the way the decision-making process is architected and presented can impact the outcome.
January 25, 2012, 10:03 PM PST | By Mary Catherine O'Connor
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Walking through water on the Moses Bridge
In the Netherlands, a wooden bridge offers a close up view of the water in a moat.
January 25, 2012, 7:31 PM PST | By Sun Joo Kim