I am an Interaction Designer in Toronto, Canada and Partner/Co-owner at Uproot.Derek VazTumblr (3.0; @twentythreeseven)http://blog.derekvaz.com/Made with Paper<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2i7gvTcPH1qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Made with <a href="http://www.fiftythree.com/paper/via/tumblr">Paper</a></p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/21129274905http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/21129274905Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:36:31 -0400MadeWithPaperBest known as Steve Urkel’s ride. (via...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0h8fnuND21qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best known as Steve Urkel’s ride.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/1958-bmw-isletta-convertible"><a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/1958-bmw-isletta-convertible">http://www.bureauoftrade.com/1958-bmw-isletta-convertible</a></a>)</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/18855140810http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/18855140810Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:52:33 -0500If you’ve read about Wilt, this would have been more...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0a2vfgQN41qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you’ve read about Wilt, this would have been more surprising. (<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/28477438;_ylt=Ajx4Q99q7M58LdgWwFl6ciC8vLYF" title="Wilt 100">Wilt 100</a>) </p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/18623575481http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/18623575481Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:09:15 -0500Video: The Sartorialist - Lunch for 25 | Highsnobiety.com<a href="http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2012/02/01/video-the-sartorialist-lunch-for-25/">Video: The Sartorialist - Lunch for 25 | Highsnobiety.com</a>: <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35926876?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe></p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16973703159http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16973703159Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:43:58 -0500(Custom Blue Jays Cap via New Era by You)<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lysiqyKrPF1qz9yspo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>(Custom Blue Jays Cap via <a href="http://www.newerabyyou.com/gallery_view.aspx?MaterialID=233414">New Era by You</a>)</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16945042997http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16945042997Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:01:46 -0500(via Braun “Voice Controlled” Alarm Clock | Inqmind)<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydwfh6cKW1qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://www.inqmind.co/2011/12/braun-voice-controlled-alarm-clock/">Braun “Voice Controlled” Alarm Clock | Inqmind</a>)</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16500029956http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16500029956Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:33:17 -0500(via Craft Design Technology | Inqmind)<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydgb6lCuA1qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://www.inqmind.co/2012/01/craft-design-technology/">Craft Design Technology | Inqmind</a>)</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16478518977http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16478518977Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:45:06 -0500MUJI Knit Blazer<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybq0l45ec1qz9yspo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.muji.us/store/men-s-knit-blazer.html">MUJI Knit Blazer</a></p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16426777077http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16426777077Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:19:32 -0500A Thought on Capital<p>Capital is the kindling of any startup. You need it, it won&#8217;t make a fire by itself and you can burn through it really quick.</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16414678748http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16414678748Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:09:01 -0500(via Muhammad Ali Turns 70: 70 Pictures of the Greatest Boxer)<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3rvl2a1W1qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://lightbox.time.com/2012/01/17/happy-birthday-muhammad-ali-70-iconic-images-for-70-years/?iid=lb-gal-moreon#1">Muhammad Ali Turns 70: 70 Pictures of the Greatest Boxer</a>)</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16172205817http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16172205817Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:18:56 -0500(via Oliberté Footwear… Premium Footwear Made in Africa. |...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly1q26yq1L1qz9yspo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://www.oliberte.com/shoes/gando-combat-boot-leather-footwear/black-red-pullup/">Oliberté Footwear… Premium Footwear Made in Africa. | GANDO Black Red Pullup</a>)</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16112847358http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/16112847358Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:44:30 -0500"When I see fragmentation, I remind myself that it is unsustainable by its very nature, and that..."“When I see fragmentation, I remind myself that it is unsustainable by its very nature, and that standards always emerge, whether through community action, market struggle, or some combination of the two.”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.zeldman.com/2011/12/29/state-of-the-web-of-apps-devices-and-breakpoints/">http://www.zeldman.com/2011/12/29/state-of-the-web-of-apps-devices-and-breakpoints/</a></em>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/15048185326http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/15048185326Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:46:49 -0500Up late watching Raps home opener on NBA League Pass. Crowd looks great. Surprised at the turnout.<p>Up late watching Raps home opener on NBA League Pass. Crowd looks great. Surprised at the turnout.</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14977844739http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14977844739Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:25:25 -0500RT @jeskeets: The #Clippers are going to break the Internet!<p>RT @jeskeets: The #Clippers are going to break the Internet!</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14643567074http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14643567074Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:55:26 -0500Congrats @davegillis and @peter_nitsch!! But, um, who is who&#8217;s kid? &#8230;...<p>Congrats @davegillis and @peter_nitsch!! But, um, who is who&#8217;s kid? &#8230; <a href="http://t.co/0SBqlsdP">http://t.co/0SBqlsdP</a> <a href="http://t.co/gw1dTnxA">http://t.co/gw1dTnxA</a> cc: @teehanlax</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14559356489http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14559356489Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:50:42 -0500If you&#8217;re a super slow barista, you might as well be the anti-Christ.<p>If you&#8217;re a super slow barista, you might as well be the anti-Christ.</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14503569012http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14503569012Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:14:51 -0500The Chef is in the building. RT @Raekwon: Peace world, up early heading to the #Raptors game to see...<p>The Chef is in the building. RT @Raekwon: Peace world, up early heading to the #Raptors game to see my dude jamal magloire get busy.</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14451352099http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14451352099Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:32:16 -0500Stolen Riches Colored Laces<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwb53qqc541qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2011/12/the-daily-endorsement-stolen-riches-colored-laces.html">Stolen Riches Colored Laces</a></p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14314150802http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14314150802Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:40:38 -0500Piccsy - Batman MacBook Decal<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwb2tgeC761qz9yspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://piccsy.com/2011/12/batman-macbook-decal/">Piccsy - Batman MacBook Decal</a></p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14312664412http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14312664412Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:51:15 -0500It&#8217;s official. I&#8217;m jealous of Clipper fans.<p>It&#8217;s official. I&#8217;m jealous of Clipper fans.</p>http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14250407094http://blog.derekvaz.com/post/14250407094Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:34:52 -0500