Aquatic cinemas are making a splash worldwide

Nascent fashion ventures look to the masses for designs and dollars

New technologies advance the art of appreciation

Traditional Japanese goods are revitalized for modern use

Digital tools simulate aural environments to boost listeners’ productivity

New photo-sharing tools help couples crowdsource their wedding albums

Ping-pong enters the limelight

The cloud yields a new generation of online organizational tools

New entertainment content resurrects classic horror films

Community-motivated services facilitate leftover meal sharing

Food becomes an artistic medium

Knives get the design object treatment

Q+A with the customer service innovator

Simulated firsthand experiences encourage an empathetic outlook

Highlights from last week’s Game Developers Conference

Billboards give back, providing disadvantaged communities with food, water, and shelter

Special Focus: Generation Z

Turmeric is rising as an essential ingredient in healthy beverages

Forthcoming wireless devices control computers through physical movements

Once-humble trees are inspiring art, design, and hope