Think innovation, think PSFK, a name that refuses to be just an acronym and is a force bringing together world’s best creative minds together. When Piers Fawkes and Simon King joined to kick off the venture with their initials engraved on it, the idea was to change the world, beyond being a mere trendsetter.

We’re pleased to have Piers Fawkes, founder and chief editor of PSFK, which now has grown into a full-fledged trends and innovation company, as our Cool Geek of this Week. You can jump to the main website to discover all its manifestations and how it helps companies and organizations make things better through change. However to know the geek himself, grill him in the comments section or email us your questions ASAP, he’s waiting.

Piers Fawkes in his own words:-

I am founder, chief editor and publisher at PSFK - a trends and innovation company. We publish several websites (blogs), run conferences and also create private blogs for large companies where we help them understand trends and ideas that matter most to them. We’ve experimented over time but the key sites right now are PSFK, IF, Jobs and The Purple List. Our next conference is in San Francisco on July 17.

Oh - and we just published our first book: psfk snapshot !

Links to few of his best posts:-

A little difficult this one as I write 10+ times a day (see: http://www.psfk.com/author/piers-fawkes/). Here are a couple of opinion pieces:

What Does David Cook Say About America?
Has Twitter Improved The Blogs?
The Problem With The Trends (Business)

So, drop us your queries right now.

We at BornRich are always on prowl for a geeky workstation to make your working hours fun besides making your friends and colleagues crazy with envy! Recently, we introduced you to the ergonomic Surf Chair workstation. But as much drool worthy it was, itâ??s only a concept unlike this Globus Artifort mobile office pod by designer Michiel van der Kley as discussed earlier. We just spotted inside pictures of this innovative workstation and thought to share with our readers. Just-in-case you missed it earlier, it features flexible, mobile, all-in-one work station with a work-top and a comfortable swivel chair. The pod work station will give your much desired privacy be in office, outdoors or at home. The globe itself can be sprayed in any RAL colour. The seat can be supplied in various colors of leather or fabric just as the picture depicts. Price is available on request from the manufacturer.

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This “Cool Pet House” is meant for the pampered poochies! The elite pet house offers perfect environment for your pet all year round. It boasts luxury specs such as indoor indoor lighting and quiet fans to keep your pet cool in summers and you can even manipulate the inside temperature to maintain a warm environment in winters. With a wireless webcam, you can keep an eye on your petâ??s activities while you are away at work. No word on price can be had from the site! But, should be affordable unlike the Elite Pet Havens, we told you about earlier.

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We, over at BornRich, are crazy about concept gadgets that could change the way we eat, drink, and interact. Lately, we spotted the Digitable coffee table, Spekti coffee table, One & Co coffee table, and the very attractive XYZ Computer Desk. This time, we have yet another multimedia coffee table that looks quite good, glossy, and inviting. The Digitable by Peter Lea integrates a CD/DVD player and disc storage carousel into a contemporary glass coffee table (do check out the image gallery). All you need to do is to pair it with your plasma TV and enjoy your favorite tracks and movies whilst sipping your cup of coffee. The form factor and the idea does look good (hope we see it for real too), but I am still not able to get myself out of the ecstasy of the XYZ computer desk.

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Outdoor living is really undergoing a revolution with things that were previously considered strictly indoor fixtures making it into the garden and the back yard. One of the the hottest outdoor accessory these days is the weatherproof LCD HDTV. One of the leading Outdoor Weatherproof TV manufacturers in the world Pantel is now expanding its range with three stunning new displays. Adding 52-, 65- and 20-inch models, Pantelâ??s new displays will feature the stunning ability to broadcast wirelessly for up to 150 feet via an 802.11a wireless, which combined with the outstanding 2,000:1 contrast ratio, 1920 x 1080 (480i to 1080p) native resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio (for 52-inch Pan-520 and 65-inch Pan-650 only), will turn out outdoor viewing into practically a real-to-life experience. The three new displays will carry a price tag of $25,000, $9,999 and $2,999 depending on the size.

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We have earlier seen the Moon cabinet and if your fascination for the space has left you craving for more such furniture then reproduce a portion of the star-spangled sky into your décor with this Horm Voltaceleste cabinet by designer Salvatore Indriolo. The cupboard features inside lighting and its wooden doors feature optical fibers of various diameters whose position is governed by the star map constellation! The glowing cupboard features structure and chipboard front of poplar wood veneer black. No word on price can be had but this artistic piece of furniture is priceless!

We have given you many options to hook your plasma or LCD panel to make it stand-out more brightly then your neighbors. And, the latest sought after TV stand comes from Italian manufacturer, TuaratiT4. The companyâ??s Totem 160 model features Cromocolor technology and a backlit panel. It works using a Triplo remote allowing you to set the preferred light effect. The back light changes color in a smooth gradual effect. The sleek TV stand comes with a cabinet to hide all your wires and accessory equipment within. And, all the equipment is controlled using the Triplo and the sensor on the cabinet.

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We are here with the witty answers from the Pocket-Lint founder, Stuart miles. So, stop reading reviews and news for a while and listen to what this gadget reviewer has to say about all those excellent product reviews he and his team does at Pocket-Lint and also how he handled the cool geek fever the whole week.

1). Lena: You guys focus more on product reviews then merely churning-out gadget news. Do you review all the gadgets hands-on?

Stuart: Of course. Everything that you see on the site in the reviews section we?ve physically played with for some time. I think that?s really important because a product sometimes sounds amazing on paper but then in the reality can be quiet different. Our First Looks follow the same rules, i.e. we must have laid hands on it, however these are first impressions from a launch or a quick play for example rather than a full on testing and hence they don?t get a score. Unfortunately not all sites out there are that honest.

2). Mike: Your site says, “Product reviews that are written by a team of professional journalists, not just gadget enthusiasts.” Does that mean you believe more in the traditional journalism then Blogging?

Stuart: I believe in both. However as a reader you are putting your faith in my site in the belief we know what we are talking about. After all you could end up buying a £2000 tele on the back of our recommendation. To make sure the copy we write is good enough to make that call, we employ people that are full time journalists as that?s all they do all day - immerse themselves in this stuff. Pure fanboys who?ve got a regular day job can get over excited sometimes.

3). Ken: What gives you a kick, blogging or your weekly gadget show on Megawhat.tv?

Stuart: Sounds cliché, but I love both. On the work front, TV is great because it?s very ?now? and from a presenter point of view, you do your bit to camera and your done. With writing you?ve got to rush back to a computer bash out a stack of words, edit the images and then you might get to go to the bar. What really gives me a kick, though, and probably why I still enjoy it so much is when you break a story. It?s an awesome feeling to know you were the one that told the world first.

4). Linda: You started Pocket-lint with just £14.95, which is now one of UK’s largest gadget sites. Tell us about your inspiring journey?

Stuart: It?s been hard work, but I love it. There have been highs and lows, moments of doubt and celebration, but the best bit is when you meet someone on a plane who says they are a regular reader. That?s why you do it. I just hope it proves that if I can do it, anyone can. You don?t need a big budget to get started, just the belief that you can succeed if you want to.

5). Ben: You started Pocket-Lint back in 2003. Do you have any regrets why not 2000? Do you think top blogs like Engadget & Gizmodo have any edge over others simply because they were the pioneers?

Stuart: I?ve no regrets about when I started Pocket-lint, I and the web were very different in 2000. As for Endgadget and Gizmodo they are both great sites that have helped make gadgets mainstream and bought more people in. Do they have the edge of the rest of us? I don?t think so. They just both offer their readers what they want and that works for them. I would like to think Pocket-lint readers come back time and time again because they like our style of reporting and news choices rather than just because we are there. Having your own voice is the most important thing. 10 years ago Yahoo and AOL were pioneering the web, oh how the tables have turned.

6). Neil: How much do you think social networking sites like Digg, Fark, StumbleUpon and others help in the success of a blog?

Stuart: They help build awareness of a site if they?ve got a good story to tell (as long as they can stay up when they do get dugg) but really I think its just another tool in helping people get the word out. I know a lot of sites digg themselves in an attempt to get noticed, perhaps we should more often, but I think if you?ve got something interesting to say, people will soon realise that and want to come back for more.

7). Anton: Certainly, there should be a balance between style/looks and the tec...

Once upon a time, outdoor living meant simply the pursuit of happiness within the warm embrace of nature and an afternoon spent pondering over the benefits of home grown weed. But these days, itâ??s all about keeping up with the Jones. So if you too like a little showing off, this swanky new Waterdesign Totem SHT FO 2000 outdoor shower system is something that certainly belongs in your backyard by the jazzy new Jacuzzi. Designed to resemble a high-end art piece, the water station can be fitted with a sink, mirror, towel holder, shower accessories and customized taps to make your neighbors heart burn with all the envy Satan can possibly bestow upon his tortured soul. The iroko wood anti-slip footboard and footstall almost add insult to injury while you catch him peeping over the fence and trying to stare holes into the stainless steel beauty that lets you have hot and cold water on demand.

As of yet, I am able to sit upright, facing my monitor, for many hours at a stretch in a day and also maintain a healthy back. But since my passion and job involves surfing internet, I need to focus on getting an ergonomically designed work station that will keep all the posture related probs at bay. Theoretically, on the mention of the Surf Chair, your mind with drift to relaxing lazing chairs on the promenades and beach fronts. But in a geekâ??s dictionary, itâ??s not the same. A true geek can immediately conjure up an image of a chair used to surf the net at ease. Like the one designed by Kenneth Lylover! Intended for the ‘Internet Collection’ competition at the Scandinavian Furniture Fair, this rocking chair also managed to bag the price of Winner of “Best Product” there. This chair seems to be very comfortable, as you can see from this picture that it is fitted with numerous pillows to support every part of body.

Also the monitor is smartly suspended in front of the user by this one piece work station. However the keyboard and mouse are supposed to be placed as usual on the users lap. Wonder why some kinda folding tray isnâ??t fitted in this otherwise uber cool workstation?

Though we managed to bring to you array of smart and elegant workstations some time ago, this Surf Chair seems to be much more simpler and straight-thinking then all of â??em.