Friday Link Pack

Simple shapes in motion

– “Nobody says to an air traffic controller, ‘Everyone crashes a plane their first year; you’ll get better.’ …” Sobering read: The Myth of the Hero Teacher, by John Leland

Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive (via)

– Parisian designer Benoit Malta recently debuted his two-legged chair, named Inactivité, which is aimed to result in better well-being for the user.

ERNIT brings the nostalgia of piggy banks into the digital age. It helps children learn healthy financial habits like setting goals in a digital currency world. Also: It’s the first ever piggy bank to accept Bitcoin. (<- that made me laugh)

– YES! Slack just added a new feature that makes it a lot more competitive with Skype and Google Hangouts.

– Woah: Tonight with John Oliver: Donald Trump

– This made me laugh: Hands-free, foldable, mobile VR Headset.

– Ikea to use packaging made from mushrooms that will decompose in a garden within weeks.

Painting with coffee drops.

UX Assist is an iOS productivity app for designers that provides workflows driven by UX activities.

– Solar powered, beautiful lighting system: Ellum Solar.

First Google Design Newsletter. (via)

James Corden cooking with an 8 year old chef. Adorable.

Marimekko and Target? A match made in haven.

8 Oscar nominations that were revoked.

You Should Spend Your Money on Experiences, Not Things

A Bicycle Washing Machine.

– Clearleft in Brighton, UK is looking to hire a Lead UI Designer with a focus on brand.