Eatliz, a Tel Aviv-based rock band, is making their North American debut this month, following a handful of shows in Canada with a showcase performance at South By Southwest. The band, known for the stunning visual effects of their live shows, is part of a group of “cultural delegates” whose goal is to demonstrate the wide variety of Israeli innovation in design, music, film and technology. The project, called i: Made in Israel, will feature the creative efforts of artists from across Israel. [more]
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Tuesday’s SXSW Interactive lineup got a shot of humor with a panel focusing on the benefits of using humor as an alternative to traditional modes of communicating important issues. Organized by Carnegie Mellon graduate student Chelsey Delaney, Comedic Communication: Developing User-centered Humor Design featured Adam Frucci, founder and editor of Splitsider, Baratunde Thurston, Director of Digital at The Onion and Lisa Cohen, founder of WitStream. A graduate of the University of Texas, Delaney said the interaction between humor and design provides a space to find solutions to complex problems.
