The design boom newsletters contain all sorts of edgy design content.
Recently they published an article entitled "decidedly low-tech" which talks about how some people choose to stick with their tried-and-true methods and tools instead of adopting new technology. It goes further to talk about a trend toward people adopting anti-digital activities of all kinds, even ones that were invented before they were born. Cassette tapes, rotary dial phones, typewriters--all have a certain out-dated charm.
Two particularly interesting aspects (interesting to us) are: designers turning toward the intensive process of lettepress printing and individuals choosing to hand write a letter or postcard to enhance the message. Read all about it in their article.
Take a look especially at the hipster PDA--instead of an iphone, a clipped-together stack of index cards to keep track of your life. (The index cards are certainly cheaper upfront and have the added bonus no monthly data plan!)
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