This week Google launched Google Sidewiki, which appears as a browser sidebar, allowing users to find – and add – helpful information related to the search topic along the side of the page. President Maeda was involved in the launch and RISD’s own homepage appears in the Sidewiki YouTube demo video (above).

It’s just another example of how the web is an ever-changing tool and how, by sharing our combined knowledge, we can help provide perspective, context and insights to others as they explore information – and vice versa.