Eye Sightings

All About Lamb

Our latest Eyes On the Road video takes you inside the sheep barn at the Iowa State Fair, where we learn a little about exhibiting a prize sheep - plus the factors that are determining market prices for this premium industry. 

Pork Chop on a Stick

Think you know the difference between an Iowa pork chop and a Texas pork chop? Check out our latest video to learn the secrets of one of the Iowa State Fair's most popular foods.

Learning to Embrace Your Doubts

For Advertising Week 2011, Consumer Eyes attended an inspiring talk by Paul Lavoie, co-founder & chairman of TAXI Advertising, on his philosophy of doubting conventional thought – thinking outside of the box, so to speak.

Eyes On the Road: Talking with Tumbleweed Tiny Houses at the Maker Faire

Interested in downsizing your living space? An increasing number of Americans are reconsidering their square-footage requirements and abandoning large, inefficient homes for smaller spaces - sometimes much smaller. Check out our video to learn more about the history of the movement - as well as some of the technical considerations of moving into one of Tumbleweed's beautifully crafted tiny houses.

Eyes On the Road: Talking with 3D Systems at the Maker Faire

3D Systems is one of the oldest and most established companies in the 3D printing industry. At this year's Maker Faire, they were showing off a wide variety of machines - from large industrial systems to new smaller, more affordable enthusiast models. In this video, we talk with Rajeev Kulkarni about the future of 3D printing and the potential for this technology to soon become ubiquitous in American homes. What items will we be printing in our basements in 2015? Watch the video to find out... 

 

Eyes On the Road: Talking with Bamboo Bike Studio at the Maker Faire

Bamboo is a remarkable material - strong, lightweight, resilient and plentiful. It's used to make everything from floors to scaffolding, and one group in Brooklyn is even using it to craft bikes. Bambook Bike Studios started in Red Hook, and now also operates a branch in San Francisco as well as a mobile studio. You can't just buy one of their completed bikes, though - their bicycles can be purchased as do-it-yourself kits, or bought through a workshop program where experienced builders will help you craft your bike to your own specifications.

Eyes On the Road: Talking with Fab@Home at the Maker Faire

At this year's Maker Faire, we had a few minutes to talk with some representatives from Fab@Home, a group that is helping to develop open-source standards for the world of rapid prototyping. They've created some remarkable innovations - and our favorite has to be the ability to print 3-D objects out of food. The possibilities seem endless! Check out the video to learn more and see a couple of their machines in action.

 

Deep-Fried Butter on a Stick

On our visit to the Iowa State Fair, we were lucky enough to come across one intrepid soul willing to try what was undoubtedly the most-hyped new food at this year’s fair – deep fried butter on a stick. How did it turn out? You’ll just have to watch…

EYES ON THE ROAD: Our Favorite State Fair Food Stands

We’re finally back from the Iowa State Fair, ready to hit the gym and eat some salad. As we reminisce over our favorite deep-fried treats, we thought we’d put together a gallery of some of the food stands we encountered – everything from classic Midwestern comfort food to the truly out-there. Check out the gallery above!

EYES ON THE ROAD: Consumer Eyes Visits the Iowa State Fair

There’s nothing quite like the state fair – and no one, arguably, has a better state fair than Iowa. From the livestock shows to the deep-fried food, to the yodeling contests, to the world-famous butter cow, the Iowa State Fair is a great American tradition. As citified New Yorkers, it’s a tradition we don’t often have an opportunity to take part in – but this year we decided to attend. We’ll be taking photos, tweeting and recording interviews with vendors, visitors, competitors and experts – and we’ll be passing all the insights on to you!